{"id":2343,"date":"2026-06-27T11:54:05","date_gmt":"2026-06-27T11:54:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aparthotelrugby.co.uk\/accommodation\/kenilworth-food-drink-festival-accommodation\/"},"modified":"2026-06-27T11:54:05","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T11:54:05","slug":"kenilworth-food-drink-festival-accommodation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aparthotelrugby.co.uk\/pt\/accommodation\/kenilworth-food-drink-festival-accommodation\/","title":{"rendered":"Kenilworth Food and Drink Festival 2026 Accommodation \u2014 Abbey Fields"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kfd-lp{max-width:1080px;margin:0 auto;font-family:'Inter','Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#1a1a1a;line-height:1.6}.kfd-hero{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1a3a52 0%,#2d5876 100%);color:#fff;padding:48px 36px;border-radius:12px;margin-bottom:0}.kfd-hero h1{font-size:32px;line-height:1.25;margin:0 0 14px;color:#fff;font-weight:700}.kfd-hero p.lead{font-size:18px;line-height:1.55;margin:0 0 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8px;font-style:italic}@media(max-width:600px){.kfd-hero{padding:32px 22px}.kfd-hero h1{font-size:26px}.kfd-lp h2{font-size:22px}.kfd-tips,.kfd-split{grid-template-columns:1fr}.kfd-book-embed iframe{height:680px}.kfd-final h2{font-size:24px}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kfd-lp\">\n<div class=\"kfd-hero\">\n<h1>Accommodation for the Kenilworth Food and Drink Festival 2026 \u2014 38 Minutes from Abbey Fields<\/h1>\n<p class=\"lead\">The Kenilworth Food and Drink Festival returns to Abbey Fields on <strong>Sunday 26 July 2026, 11:00\u201317:00<\/strong> \u2014 a free community food festival set against the Kenilworth Castle ruins, organised by CJ&#8217;s Events Warwickshire. Stay 38 minutes&#8217; drive away at Apart Hotel Rugby \u2014 air-conditioned rooms, self check-in 24\/7, free parking, and selected pet-friendly ground-floor rooms.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"meta\">Festival date: Sunday 26 July 2026 \u2014 Abbey Fields, Bridge Street, Kenilworth CV8 1BP \u2014 FREE entry<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload kfd-hero-img\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/aparthotelrugby.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/popular-hotel-coventry-optimized.jpg\" alt=\"Apart Hotel Rugby \u2014 exterior at dusk, 123 Railway Terrace, Rugby\"><\/p>\n<p>The Kenilworth Food and Drink Festival is one of Warwickshire&#8217;s largest free outdoor food events \u2014 a single-day festival that draws visitors from across the county to spend an afternoon among dozens of food traders, local producers, craft drinks stands, and a live music programme. The 2026 edition is its <strong>second year at Abbey Fields<\/strong>, having moved from the town centre in 2025 to give the event more space and avoid the road-closure issues that affected previous editions.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re travelling in from out of town \u2014 a family making a day of it, a couple combining the festival with a Kenilworth Castle visit, or a food and drink trade visitor scouting suppliers \u2014 Apart Hotel Rugby is a calm, comfortable base 38 minutes&#8217; drive from Abbey Fields. Self check-in 24\/7 via smart lock means you can arrive whenever the day finishes; every room has air conditioning (welcome in late-July heat) and a kitchenette for a proper breakfast or evening tea.<\/p>\n<h2>What&#8217;s at the Kenilworth Food and Drink Festival 2026<\/h2>\n<div class=\"kfd-grid\">\n<div class=\"kfd-card\">\n<h3>Dozens of Food Traders<\/h3>\n<p>Based on the 2025 edition, expect 70+ traders across hot food, street food, local produce, sweet treats, bakery, deli, and craft drinks. Hot food stalls range from Greek and Italian to Caribbean, Indian, BBQ and burgers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kfd-card\">\n<h3>Live Music Programme<\/h3>\n<p>A main stage runs across the afternoon with local bands and acts. The 2026 line-up is announced closer to the date by CJ&#8217;s Events Warwickshire \u2014 past years have included three acts spaced through 12:00\u201315:00.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kfd-card\">\n<h3>Family Activities<\/h3>\n<p>Bouncy castles, fair rides, face painting and kids&#8217; entertainment alongside drop-in workshops \u2014 the popular &#8220;Have a go with chocolate&#8221; workshop run by Chocolate Genie has been a regular feature.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kfd-card\">\n<h3>Local Producers<\/h3>\n<p>Strong representation from Warwickshire and the wider Midlands \u2014 local cheese, bakery, jams and chutneys, plus craft drinks. Rugby Distillery has been a regular trader, which means a familiar local face on the day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Festival site:<\/strong> Abbey Fields, Bridge Street, Kenilworth \u2014 <strong>postcode CV8 1BP<\/strong>. The open parkland sits in the shadow of Kenilworth Castle and Priory ruins, which makes it one of the most visually striking food festival settings in the county. <strong>Hours:<\/strong> 11:00\u201317:00. <strong>Cost:<\/strong> FREE entry, no ticketing required. <strong>Dog-friendly:<\/strong> the parkland is open to well-behaved dogs on leads \u2014 check the festival&#8217;s official guidance closer to the date.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Apart Hotel Rugby works for festival visitors<\/h2>\n<div class=\"kfd-fact-row\">\n<div class=\"kfd-fact\">\n<div class=\"label\">Drive to Abbey Fields<\/div>\n<div class=\"value\">~38 min<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kfd-fact\">\n<div class=\"label\">Rooms<\/div>\n<div class=\"value\">16 \u2014 4 categories<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kfd-fact\">\n<div class=\"label\">Check-in<\/div>\n<div class=\"value\">Self-service 24\/7<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kfd-fact\">\n<div class=\"label\">Parking<\/div>\n<div class=\"value\">6 spaces + free street<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kfd-split\">\n<div>\n<p>The Kenilworth Food and Drink Festival is the kind of day that builds up. You arrive late morning, work your way around the traders, eat too much, listen to a band, the kids run themselves into the ground at the bouncy castles, and by mid-afternoon everyone is full, slightly sun-baked, and tired. The drive home through Warwickshire country lanes \u2014 or worse, back to London or the Midlands \u2014 is not what anyone wants at that point.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s where staying the night helps. Apart Hotel Rugby is around 38 minutes&#8217; drive from Abbey Fields via the A46 and A45 \u2014 far enough to be a quiet base, close enough to make the festival day a proper short break rather than a long round trip.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/aparthotelrugby.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/superior-room-in-rugby-078-optimized.jpg\" alt=\"Kitchenette with induction hob \u2014 Premium Studio at Apart Hotel Rugby\">\n<\/div>\n<h3>Built for visitors making a weekend of it<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Air conditioning<\/strong> in every room \u2014 late-July afternoons at Abbey Fields routinely hit 26\u201328\u00b0C, and a cool room afterwards matters<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kitchenettes with induction hob<\/strong> \u2014 Sunday morning breakfast at your own pace, or tea and toast before driving home Monday<\/li>\n<li><strong>Premium Studio and Deluxe Apartment<\/strong> include a full conventional oven and 3-in-1 microwave\/oven\/grill \u2014 proper cooking for longer family stays<\/li>\n<li><strong>Free guest laundry<\/strong> on the first floor, 24\/7 \u2014 useful if the festival turns into a sticky chocolate-and-ice-cream day<\/li>\n<li><strong>Self check-in 24\/7<\/strong> via smart lock \u2014 your door code is the last 4 digits of your reservation, so a late Sunday arrival after dinner in Kenilworth is no problem<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pet-friendly ground-floor rooms<\/strong> available on request \u2014 if you&#8217;re bringing the dog along to the festival<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Room types for festival weekenders<\/h2>\n<div class=\"kfd-grid\">\n<div class=\"kfd-room-card\">\n<img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/aparthotelrugby.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/small-01-optimized.jpg\" alt=\"Small Studio Twin \u2014 twin beds, compact kitchenette\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"kfd-room-body\">\n<h3>Small Studio \/ Twin<\/h3>\n<p>Twin or double, compact kitchenette with induction hob, en-suite. Best for solo travellers or couples driving in just for the festival day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kfd-room-card\">\n<img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/aparthotelrugby.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/deluxe-room-rugby-01-optimized.jpg\" alt=\"Deluxe Studio \u2014 natural light, comfortable seating\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"kfd-room-body\">\n<h3>Deluxe Studio<\/h3>\n<p>More spacious, natural light, comfortable seating area. Good for couples staying one or two nights either side of the festival.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kfd-room-card\">\n<img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/aparthotelrugby.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/superior-room-in-rugby-04-optimized.jpg\" alt=\"Premium Studio \u2014 full conventional oven and 3-in-1 microwave\/oven\/grill\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"kfd-room-body\">\n<h3>Premium Studio<\/h3>\n<p>Includes full conventional oven and 3-in-1 microwave\/oven\/grill \u2014 proper cooking for festival weekenders wanting a real meal after a day of street food samples.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kfd-room-card\">\n<img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/aparthotelrugby.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/one-apartment-rugby-01-optimized.jpg\" alt=\"Deluxe Apartment \u2014 largest unit, fully equipped kitchen\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"kfd-room-body\">\n<h3>Deluxe Apartment<\/h3>\n<p>Largest option, fully equipped kitchen, ideal for families of four or three generations sharing a single unit for the festival weekend.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kfd-highlight\">\n<h3>For families and food enthusiasts making a weekend of it<\/h3>\n<p>The Kenilworth Food and Drink Festival is genuinely one of the most family-friendly food events in the county \u2014 free entry, kids&#8217; activities running through the afternoon, and a relaxed parkland setting that suits prams, toddlers and grandparents alike. Many visitors combine the Sunday festival with a Saturday visit to Kenilworth Castle, Stoneleigh Park, or Warwick Castle \u2014 all within a 15\u201325 minute drive of Apart Hotel Rugby.<\/p>\n<p>For food and drink trade visitors \u2014 restaurateurs scouting suppliers, independent retailers, food writers, or anyone in hospitality looking at the Warwickshire producer scene \u2014 Sunday at Abbey Fields plus a Monday morning round of local producer visits works well from our base. We routinely host bookings of <strong>2\u20133 rooms<\/strong> for small trade groups over festival weekends.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Group bookings:<\/strong> contact us directly with your dates and number of rooms \u2014 we&#8217;ll confirm availability across multiple rooms in one booking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Getting to Abbey Fields from Apart Hotel Rugby<\/h2>\n<p>Abbey Fields sits just off Bridge Street in central Kenilworth \u2014 postcode CV8 1BP. From our front door at 123 Railway Terrace in Rugby, the drive is roughly 17 miles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Head west on the A45 toward Coventry<\/li>\n<li>Join the A46 southbound past Coventry, exit toward Kenilworth on the A452<\/li>\n<li>Follow brown tourist signs for Kenilworth Castle \u2014 Abbey Fields is signed from the town centre<\/li>\n<li>Total journey: roughly 38 minutes off-peak, allow 50\u201360 minutes on Sunday afternoon when festival traffic builds toward Kenilworth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Parking near the festival<\/h3>\n<p>Three local car parks are commonly used by festival visitors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Abbey Fields car park<\/strong> \u2014 CV8 1BP, directly adjacent to the festival site (limited capacity, fills early)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Abbey End car park<\/strong> \u2014 CV8 1QJ, 3-minute walk to the festival<\/li>\n<li><strong>Square West car park<\/strong> \u2014 CV8 1EN, 4-minute walk through the town centre<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>On a Sunday with the festival in full swing, the Abbey Fields car park is usually full by 11:30. Abbey End and Square West give more reliable space, and the short walk through Kenilworth&#8217;s town centre is part of the day.<\/p>\n<h3>Train alternative \u2014 Kenilworth station<\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;d rather not drive into Kenilworth on the day, Rugby station is a 5-minute walk from Apart Hotel Rugby. Trains from Rugby to Kenilworth via Coventry take roughly 35\u201340 minutes with one change (West Midlands Railway). From Kenilworth station, Abbey Fields is a 10-minute walk down the high street. This works particularly well for Sunday day-trippers who want a pint with their festival lunch.<\/p>\n<h2>Booking direct vs Booking.com<\/h2>\n<p>We&#8217;re listed on Booking.com, Airbnb and similar platforms, but booking directly with us is cheaper and gives you more flexibility \u2014 particularly relevant for July weekends, when OTA pricing across Warwickshire tightens:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Up to 25% off<\/strong> with direct-booking code <span data-no-translation=\"true\"><strong>DIRECT<\/strong><\/span> at checkout<\/li>\n<li>Free 14-day cancellation as standard (vs the non-refundable rates often pushed on OTAs around summer event weekends)<\/li>\n<li>Direct line to the property for any pre-arrival questions \u2014 group room allocations, early check-in for late-morning festival starts, late check-out, or pet arrangements<\/li>\n<li>Best rates always honoured \u2014 we won&#8217;t be undercut by aggregators<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Festival weekends across Kenilworth, Warwick and Coventry typically see room rates jump 25\u201340% on the major OTAs. Direct booking with us keeps the standard rate stable and the DIRECT discount applies on top.<\/p>\n<div class=\"kfd-book-embed\" data-no-translation=\"true\">\n<h3>Check availability for festival weekend<\/h3>\n<p>Code <strong>DIRECT<\/strong> \u2014 up to 25% off direct bookings.<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.beds24.com\/booking2.php?ownerid=132752&#038;propid=237513&#038;hideheader=yes&#038;hidefooter=yes&#038;layout=3&#038;referer=aparthotelrugby\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Practical tips for the Kenilworth Food Festival, from a hotel that hosts a lot of guests in town<\/h2>\n<div class=\"kfd-tips\">\n<div>\n<h3>What to bring<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cash and card<\/strong> \u2014 most traders take both, but smaller artisan vendors often prefer cash<\/li>\n<li><strong>A reusable water bottle<\/strong> \u2014 refill points are available and helpful in July heat<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sun cream and a hat<\/strong> \u2014 Abbey Fields is open parkland with limited shade<\/li>\n<li><strong>A folding chair or picnic blanket<\/strong> \u2014 helpful for the live music stage<\/li>\n<li><strong>An appetite<\/strong> \u2014 go in hungry, leave very full, that&#8217;s the whole point<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Festival day logistics<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Arrive before 11:30<\/strong> for the best car park options \u2014 Abbey Fields fills early<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lunch hour gets busy<\/strong> \u2014 12:30\u201314:00 is peak for the hot food stalls, expect queues at the most popular traders<\/li>\n<li><strong>The live music stage<\/strong> typically has three acts across the afternoon \u2014 programme confirmed closer to the date<\/li>\n<li><strong>Take a Kenilworth Castle break<\/strong> mid-afternoon if the kids need a quieter half-hour \u2014 the castle ruins are a 5-minute walk from Abbey Fields<\/li>\n<li><strong>Late check-out at the hotel<\/strong> available on request \u2014 useful if you want a slow Monday morning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kfd-split\">\n<img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/aparthotelrugby.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/hotel-stays-rugby-04-optimized.png\" alt=\"Family stays at Apart Hotel Rugby \u2014 relocating families and leisure travellers\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top:0\">Who books for the festival<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Local families<\/strong> from Birmingham, Coventry, Leamington and Rugby making a weekend of it<\/li>\n<li><strong>Couples<\/strong> combining the festival with a Kenilworth Castle or Warwick Castle visit<\/li>\n<li><strong>Food and drink trade visitors<\/strong> scouting suppliers and producers<\/li>\n<li><strong>Multi-generation groups<\/strong> \u2014 grandparents, parents and kids in one day out<\/li>\n<li><strong>London day-trippers<\/strong> who want a Sunday food festival without a 4-hour round drive at the end<\/li>\n<li><strong>Foodies<\/strong> combining Kenilworth Sunday with Saturday at Warwick or Stratford-upon-Avon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kfd-faq\">\n<h3>Kenilworth Food and Drink Festival 2026 \u2014 accommodation FAQs<\/h3>\n<details>\n<summary>How far is Apart Hotel Rugby from Abbey Fields?<\/summary>\n<p>Roughly 38 minutes&#8217; drive \u2014 about 17 miles via the A45 and A46. Allow 50\u201360 minutes on Sunday afternoon when festival traffic builds toward Kenilworth.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Can I get to the festival by train from Rugby?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes. Rugby station is a 5-minute walk from Apart Hotel Rugby. Trains to Kenilworth via Coventry take 35\u201340 minutes with one change. From Kenilworth station, Abbey Fields is a 10-minute walk down the high street.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Is there parking at Apart Hotel Rugby?<\/summary>\n<p>We have 6 on-site spaces (first-come-first-served) plus free street parking on Railway Terrace from 18:00 to 08:00. For Saturday evening or Sunday morning arrivals you&#8217;ll almost always find a space.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Can I book just one night for the Sunday festival?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes \u2014 minimum stay is one night. Many festival guests book Saturday or Sunday night only if they&#8217;re driving in just for the day. Direct booking with code DIRECT saves up to 25% with free 14-day cancellation.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>What time can I check in if I arrive late on Sunday?<\/summary>\n<p>Self check-in is available 24\/7 via smart lock \u2014 your door code is the last 4 digits of your reservation. You can arrive any time after the festival, no need to coordinate with reception or worry about a night porter.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Can I get a late check-out on Monday after the festival?<\/summary>\n<p>Standard check-out is 11:00, with late check-out available on request subject to availability. Useful if you want a slower start after a full festival day.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Do you allow dogs?<\/summary>\n<p>Selected ground-floor rooms are pet-friendly. Abbey Fields is also dog-friendly parkland, so if you&#8217;re bringing your dog to the festival, mention it when booking and we&#8217;ll allocate accordingly.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Can I book multiple rooms for a group?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes. We routinely host bookings of 2\u20133 rooms across the same family or trade group for festival weekends. Contact us directly with your dates and number of rooms and we&#8217;ll confirm availability.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>What other Kenilworth attractions are worth combining with the festival?<\/summary>\n<p>Kenilworth Castle (5-minute walk from Abbey Fields) is the obvious one \u2014 a major English Heritage site with the Elizabethan Garden and tower viewpoints. Stoneleigh Park (15 min drive), Warwick Castle (15 min drive) and Coventry Cathedral (20 min drive) all work for a weekend that combines the Sunday food festival with broader Warwickshire sightseeing.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>What&#8217;s the cancellation policy?<\/summary>\n<p>Free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival on direct bookings. If festival plans change less than 14 days out, contact us directly \u2014 we&#8217;re often flexible for festival-related changes.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>How early should I book for the festival weekend?<\/summary>\n<p>The Kenilworth Food and Drink Festival is one of the most popular free events in the Warwickshire summer calendar \u2014 Sunday rooms across Kenilworth, Warwick and Coventry book solid 4\u20136 weeks ahead. We&#8217;d suggest booking by late June to lock in the best room category at the DIRECT rate.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kfd-final\" data-no-translation=\"true\">\n<h2>Ready to book for the Kenilworth Food and Drink Festival 2026?<\/h2>\n<p>Sunday 26 July \u2014 free, 11:00\u201317:00, 38 minutes from a quiet, air-conditioned room with a kitchen for proper morning coffee. Use <strong>DIRECT<\/strong> for up to 25% off direct bookings.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/aparthotelrugby.co.uk\/booking\/\">Check availability and book<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"kfd-footnote\">The Kenilworth Food and Drink Festival 2026 takes place on Sunday 26 July 2026, 11:00\u201317:00, at Abbey Fields, Bridge Street, Kenilworth CV8 1BP. Free entry, no ticketing required. Organised by CJ&#8217;s Events Warwickshire. The 2026 trader line-up, music programme and workshop schedule are confirmed by the organisers closer to the date \u2014 check the official Warwick District Council events listing or CJ&#8217;s Events Warwickshire website for the current programme. 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