The Core

The Core sits in Kenilworth and functions as the town's cultural hub - a proper focal point for theatre, live music, and community events. It's a working venue rather than a museum piece, which means you're catching real performances, not just wandering through an empty building. The programme shifts seasonally, so what's on when you visit matters far more than the building itself.

This appeals most to people who actually want to see a show rather than tick off an attraction. If you're the type who books tickets in advance and settles in for an evening, you'll get something out of it. Day-trippers expecting a casual look around will be disappointed - there's nothing to "do" without catching a performance. Families with school-age kids will find children's shows during holidays, though you'll need to check what's scheduled.

Admission depends entirely on what you're seeing, so costs vary wildly. Allow the duration of whatever you're watching, obviously, plus time for a drink beforehand in Kenilworth's town centre.

If you're staying at Gate Farm Caravan Club CL or Somers Wood Caravan Park, both within five miles, The Core works well as an evening option rather than a daytime activity. Pair it with a walk around Kenilworth Castle and you've got a solid day. Worth planning around rather than dropping in on spec.