From traditional sweet shops to quirky gift shops, there's something here for everyone Join us for a wander round historic Warwick. This beautiful riverside town is famous for its castle but did you know it boasts an abundance of independent shops and boutiques that are well worth a mooch too? With its cobbled streets, market square and Victorian walled gardens, this is an amazing place to visit - and it's only a 26-minute train ride from . Head to Smith Street for lots of independent shopping first then visit the rest of the unusual shops in the characterful buildings dotted around the town.

is Warwick's oldest traditional sweet shop nestled in a half-timbered building and has been selling men's clothing since 1831. You can hire occasion wear from and vintage crockery from for weddings, hen parties, baby showers and christenings. Take a look at crystals, jewellery and incense shop, preloved and vintage clothes, bags and accessories and designer clothing, shoes, handbags and jewellery in a 'kaleidoscope of colour'.

There's selling more than 120 loose leaf teas, sustainable 'supermarket' and - handmade gifts and greetings cards 'full of positivity, silliness and love'. Curl up with a good read at where you can read handwritten book reviews and check out gift shop, 'treasure trove' of gifts, homewares and lighting, boasting collectables from c1750 to c2000 and which has 30 dealers. BeHoptimystic crystal and jewellery shop in Warwick Warwick Books in Warwick Pillows & Porcelain .