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I beat inFAMOUS Second Son a few days ago, and earlier today I beat Dark Souls II. I was meaning to write up a blog about Second Son last week, but I never got around to it. By which I really mean that I started several times, but couldn't do it. Been running into that a lot lately. Start trying to write something, but then I just don't have it in me. Even now, this isn't "flowing" anywhere near as well as it usually does. It's not that I don't have anything to say, it's more that... Ah, never mind. Forget I said anything.
Anyway, before I put my foot in my mouth too many times, let me get started on Second Son. I'm kind of torn on this game. I really loved the first two inFAMOUS games, and I really like this one. And on paper, this game is better than the first two in most meaningful ways. It plays better, it looks (hell of) better, and I can point to this game and say, "This is why I paid $400 for a PS4" with a straight face.
And yet, it feels like half a game. It feels like there should be twice as many story missions, or maybe 30% more, I don't know. It's just, compared to the first two games, and what open world games usually have content wise, it feels pretty light. You could race through this game pretty quickly if you wanted to, and even 100%-ing the game didn't feel like it took very long. But, coincidentally, I don't think there's any in-game way to see how many hours have been spent playing it (I could be wrong though).
As I was getting to the final mission, it felt (to me) like I was where the half way point of the game should have been. That's not to say that the game doesn't wrap up the story, as the story is quite wrapped up at the end (at least with the good ending). I just wish there was more to the game. Which, I suppose, can be seen as a good thing to say about a game. It's better to be left wanting than to be left wishing it had stopped hours earlier, I guess.
But I'm willing to forgive the game's "shortness" (again, compared to the first two at least) because of two things. The first is that the game play is absolutely spot on and rock solid, and because the game looks absolutely amazing. I try not to use the word amazing (or at least I think I do, I don't know that it would hold true if you actually looked through the things I usually say), because I think you should actually be amazed if you use that word. I was amazed at how good this game looks.
After thinking about it, it's not too surprising, though. Before playing it, I had only ever seen videos of the game online. Videos at resolutions lower than 1080P, and on screens not as good as my TV. Everything ends up looking better on my TV running in the full resolution than it does in video form on my computer. I probably shouldn't have been so amazed, but gosh darn, does this game look good!
Well, most of it, at least. The colored lighting, particle effects, explosions, and wet pavement all look incredible. The facial animations? Stunning. Frame rate? Almost always solid (and even when not, it's less than a second and barely noticeable). But, there's some clipping. And the pedestrians don't look so good. And I noticed some shadow detail draw-in stuff. You know, the kind of thing where...Eh, forget about it, I'm nitpicking at this point.
I'm a sucker for colored lighting, sunsets, and sunrises, and this game has all of them in spades. If only there was more of it!
The story missions are all fun, but the side content is mostly not so good. There are enemy truck-generator-things that you need to blow up, and fighting past the enemies to get to them was always fun. And there is a spray painting mini-game that despite existing solely to make use of some of the controller's gimmicks, I actually enjoyed. You have to hold it sideways (like a spray paint can), and tilt to aim the paint. And when you pull the trigger to spray, it makes a spray painting noise out of the controller. It's really gimmicky, and kinda dumb, but I enjoyed it. It helps that the graffiti was usually pretty good, and often humorous.
But the rest of the side content is lame. There's no "side missions" in the sense of getting a quest from someone and then going and doing it. Well, unless you count that "buy a new copy" stuff about "what happened between inFAMOUS 2 and Second Son." Actually, if side missions in this game would have ended up like those, then maybe the game is better off without them. But the non-new-copy-code side stuff is about finding audio logs, shooting cameras, and chasing down a dude hiding in a crowd. Yawn.
It's a real shame, because something cool could have been done with all the powers in the game beyond the main mission stuff. And even then, the missions are either free-form enough that you can just use whatever power you have at the time, or they gin up some story reason to give you smoke (so you don't have as many traversal powers and can't just run over all the walls and get out). It would have been great if there were missions where you needed to have a certain power for one part, but then needed to switch on the fly to solve some other problem. As it is, I generally tended to just stick with neon unless I needed to get somewhere else really quickly, at which point I went to video (it has more flying-ish powers).
Also, and I guess this is slight spoiler territory, so I'll white it out, but you don't get the final (fourth) power until the final boss fight. I anticipated this happening, so I left one district of the game full of side stuff so I would have something to use the power on, but I think that's weird. Then again, it feels a little half-baked and unoriginal compared to the other three powers, so maybe that's why. Also, if it's a concrete power, how come I can't refill my power meter off concrete sidewalks? Or anything other than defeated enemies?
But overall I did like the game a lot. The core game play is fun. Fighting enemies is thrilling, and the simple act of traversing the world is a joy. If only there had been more reason to explore, and more things to do. But, as it is, it's the best PS4 exclusive, and that alone is enough reason to warrant anyone with a PS4 to pick it up. And with the binary good/evil morality stuff, there's good reason to play it twice, which I will do at some point in the near future. I played it good first, because that's what I always do.
Like I said above, I also beat Dark Souls II. I already wrote a blog about that, so I won't go into a ton of detail about that, but I do have some more things that I'd like to say on the subject. Like with Second Son, I'm a little torn about this game. On the one hand, the minute to minute game play of DS II is as fun and gripping as DS I was. But, it's just not quite as good. I'm not really sure how to put it into words. I guess part of it is that DS II is easier.
It's not just that though. DS II does get quite a bit harder in some of the game's later areas, but even then, it kinda feels like it's just aping the first game. Well, aping sounds cruel, and I don't want to sound cruel, because I still loved Dark Souls II. Just, not as much as the first one. I wrote a lot last time about how the world of DS II doesn't feel anywhere near as connected as DS I, and now that I've finished the game, I feel confident in saying that's true of the entire game.
For example, in DS I, the game was designed in such a way that there would often be one bonfire, and you'd later open up a shortcut to it (like in Undeadburg). DS II, conversely, is usually designed in such a way that the levels are, well, just that, levels. They start on one end, and you progress through it until you get to the next bonfire, and keep going to the next bonfire. There's definitely shortcuts to be had, but it's not like the first one, and I feel like the game is missing something without stuff like that.
I don't think the bosses are as good either, but I can't really get into that without going into details about the bosses in DS II, and I'd rather not spoil anything, so I won't. I do know (and I didn't notice this until a friend of mine pointed it out) that a lot of the bosses in DS II are "tall guys that you can just circle around and hit them." I'm paraphrasing, but his words were something like that. Which is not to say that bosses like that can't be fun (a lot of them are), but it is a running theme through a lot of the game's bosses, and it makes them feel a lot more generic (so thanks for pointing that out, KRIS).
And the final boss is too easy. Come on, you know better than to do something like that, From Software. I'm also not really sure why that boss was the final boss. In DS I, you were pretty clearly working toward a specific goal, and then the boss at the end made sense. Here, the boss is in a seemingly random place, and it's a "thing" (again, not trying to spoil too much) that didn't seem like "it" was important to the overall story until that point. But maybe I'm just missing something.
Don't get me wrong, there's a thing or two near the end of the game that are really cool/kind of crazy story wise, but aside from that I'd say I think the first one had a better story overall. But I could just be missing stuff. Well, I'm probably missing stuff, this is Dark Souls, after all.
In the end, it took me just under 70 hours to get to the end. The game lets you keep playing after the credits, so I might try to clean up another optional boss or two before I go into new game plus. And, after all this, I think that's what you should take away from what I'm saying. Despite not thinking it's as good as Dark Souls I, even after 70-ish hours, I want to go back in for more. I didn't have that feeling after DS I. That's kind of because there weren't any areas in DS II where I thought, "Well, that was fun, but I never want to do that again." DS I had several of those, and maybe that's the thing that DS II is missing.
There's no Sen's Fortress. There's no Anor Londo. There's no areas in this game that made me feel like I had accomplished the impossible after getting through it. That's what this game is missing. That feeling of doing the impossible.
I do wish that I had managed to do some jolly cooperation with that same friend of mine, but I'm afraid that now I'm much too high level (180s) for him. Yeah, that's another thing about this game. It's almost impossible to get into a game with a specific person. We tried, and tried, and tried. We did everything the internet said would help. We made sure we were within level range, we bought a ring to help connect us, we even joined the same covenant! Nothing worked. I did get to help some other random people, and even summoned some others for a couple of the boss fights. But nothing with my friend. Oh well!
Aside from these two games? I've played a bit more of Ground Zeroes. Still really enjoying the game part of it, but the more I play it, the more I realize just how little Kiefer Sutherland talks in that game. I'm really getting worried that this might be representative of The Phantom Pain, and that's a bummer if it is. What was the point of paying all sorts of money for Hollywood talent if he's going to talk so little that it starts to seem out of place during some vital story scenes? Hopefully I'm wrong, and he's appropriately chatty in The Phantom Pain.
Also, before I move on, I have a few things (game play wise) that I think HAVE to be changed by The Phantom Pain. I won't dwell on them though.
- There needs to be less clipping, especially with Big Boss's character model and his weapons.
- They need to do CQC animations WITHOUT Big Boss's guns just disappearing the second the animation starts.
- Weapon customization needs to be done BEFORE the missions start (this is the one I have the most hope for actually being addressed).
- Big Boss's shadow should have hair. Right now his shadow is mullet-less.
- Load time on the iDroid needs to be non-existent, there's no excuse for the map not loading for several seconds some of the time.
- The music for the helicopter arriving shouldn't reset to "no music" every time I turn the game off.
- Enemies should actually speak when you put a knife to their throats and demand information out of them.
- Draw distance needs to be improved.
The worst part is that several of these things shouldn't even be issues. This is the year 2014, clipping and hairless shadows shouldn't be in games with production values like this, and every line of dialog should be spoken, even if it's throwaway lines like "You'll find ammo over here."
That's about it for game related stuff that I have to talk about. I've been trying to work on my next book, but I haven't been able to get anything done. It's a combination of second guessing the direction I'm taking this one in, and of not thinking that any of this novel writing stuff is worth the time and effort I put into it. I mean, no one is buying either of the two books I put on Amazon. Granted, these are electronic books being published with no advertising, and from a "unknown" (I quote because if you're reading this, you are aware of me) author. I shouldn't be expecting killer sales, but it's next to impossible to put that much work into something and not feel real bad when I can't even get the people that read my blogs and follow me on Twitter to buy it (aside from a couple, and I appreciate them greatly).
I also feel like I've said this before. Several times. Deja vu? My whole life is just trudging through endless circles, doing the same stuff over and over and over and over...
I'm not even going to bother linking to either book. You can type "The Allegiance of Justice" or "SPACE COPS 5000" into Amazon. Or not, that's what you're probably going to do.
I'm going to end this now before this turns into me complaining about my life and how depressed I am. Wait, crap.
I was going to put in a picture from Goat Simulator, which I haven't played, but would if I had a computer than could handle its majesty, but I didn't immediately find one when I searched the site, so I'm not going to declare the successor to the Year of Luigi to be The Year of the Goat. I guess Waluigi will have to do, for now.


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The Saccopastore skulls are a pair of fossilized hominid skulls that were found by the Aniene river in Lazio, Italy. They were located in a gravel pit about 2.5 km before the Aniene merges into the Tiber river. The first skull was discovered in 1929, and appears to be that of an adult female. The second was found in 1935 by Professors Breuil and Blanc, and forms part of the face of possibly a 35-year old male. Both specimens appear to be Neanderthal, but display characteristics that differed from classical Neanderthal skulls.[1]
The skulls were originally kept at the Institute of Anthropology of the University of Rome, then under the direction of Professor Sergio Sergi. During World War II he kept them hidden to preserve them from German officers seeking fossil treasures. When Professor Sergi retired as the director, the skulls went into his personal possession. [2]
- ^ Sirocko, Frank; Claussen, M.; Sanchez-Goni, M. F. (2007). The Climate of Past Interglacials. Elsevier. ISBN 0-444-52955-1.
- ^ Skulls not ours to keep by Phillip Tobias - Daily News, RSA. October 11, 2005
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A recent comment (originally a bit misquoted) by Eric Schmidt asserting developers will overwhelmingly prefer writing apps for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich over Apple's iOS has resulted in some commotion among Apple watchers. His bait? Ad dollars on the Android platform. However, Android is generating an estimated$833 million in ad revenue a year for […]
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The iPod touch has been a hot gift this Christmas, reveals mobile App analytics firm, Flurry, which has published data revealing that between November and December iPod touch App store downloads eclipsed those of the iPhone on Christmas Day.
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Still, Grant said he does not fault parents for trying cannabis extracts on children who get little to no relief from FDA-approved medications for rare forms of epilepsy or other seizure-causing illnesses.
Beyond seizures, Magdoff said people are using marijuana to treat tremors and other symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
Grant said there is anecdotal evidence that marijuana can help with Parkinson's, but nothing yet from clinical trials.
Marijuana is also promoted as being able to slow the spread of cancer, treat inflammation, fight fungal infections, aid with sleep and curtail bacterial growth.
None of these uses has been substantiated on a scientific basis, Grant said.
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Even ailments for which there is some scientific proof that marijuana is good medicine still need further research, said experts such as Grant and Franson at the University of Colorado. They said the testing should include more participants and be conducted over longer periods of time.
"Much larger clinical trials with much more varied groups of patients are needed," Grant said. "It's possible that what is safe and effective in a 30-year-old, for example, may not be in a 70-year-old."
The aim of offering more comprehensive — and thus more expensive — research is thwarted by the fact that marijuana remains classified as an illegal drug by the federal government.
The federal drug schedule lists cannabis among "Schedule I" drugs such as heroin, LSD, ecstasy and peyote. These substances are defined "as drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse."
By comparison, cocaine and methamphetamine are "Schedule II" drugs — considered to have "less abusive potential" than marijuana.
So while San Diego County is home to numerous unlicensed marijuana dispensaries and delivery services, and while state law has allowed residents with valid prescriptions to grow their own pot plants since 1996, scientific researchers must obtain the drug from a single licensed farm at the University of Mississippi.
Grant said getting federal approval to obtain marijuana from that farm takes six to 18 months.
A state bill approved in 1999 provided $8.7 million to fund his center's studies, but that money has been depleted. Grant said that only one more study — examining marijuana's effects on people with chronic diabetes — remains to be published.
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Today, it is Colorado that seems most able to continue research with new clinical trials funded by the excise taxes collected on recreational marijuana sales that started in the state on Jan. 1.
Even then, the federal legality issues make it difficult for Colorado to conduct its own research and stay in good graces with drug czars in Washington, D.C., said Franson at the University of Colorado. She also serves on the governor's task force that was created to determine how to spend marijuana tax money.
"We are trying to find a way to work with local authorities to move forward, but because we receive federal money, we have to be cautious," she said.
She also noted that one particularly practical consideration for a state that just legalized marijuana for recreational use is the fact that no one really knows at what point a person consuming marijuana becomes impaired.
Franson, who did research on marijuana in Amsterdam, where drug policies are much more lenient, said it is clear that marijuana impairs coordination, concentration and short-term memory, but that it is unclear how those impairments scale as a person smokes joint after joint.
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I was just wondering if anyone else has been surprised at the fact that the graphics section has been more popular (at least when looking at sales at this point) than the vector section? I assumed people would look to purchase vector graphics more than raster graphics because of the versatility and flexibility of them. It seems my assumptions are wrong. I wonder if it is because people are more comfortable working with Photoshop? I only have one file up and it is vector…I wonder if I should work more on raster things in the future?
I saw that as well, stephanie.
But I think that sales do not have anything to do with the versatility of vectors or how comfortable people feel with Photoshop.
If you take a look at the items sold, you will see that what really is beeing sold here are backgrounds, textures and things that you will often find in web pages for example.
Items from the vectors section are therefore not that popular, in my opinion.
But I think, that GraphicRiver is just to new to be selling a lot in all categories. I think that in time more people will discover this site and all kind of designs will be selling without problem.
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I think that all sales depend on the type of users of those marketplaces. Since Graphicriver is new, and since all advertisements were made only on graphic websites, talking about webdesign namely, the users are not interested in vector graphics.
It is a question of time as hansv has precised, let's wait till some "new" users come to this website, bloggers, for instance.
@hansv – I think you have it exactly right. I usually create my own backgrounds but rarely do my own vectors, I'm not the greatest at illustrator. At the moment I still have money deposited at iStock so I need to spend that first and I imagine others do to. On a side note I'm sure the rules are the same here as themeforest and you can't go around the forums advertising your products.
I'm not surprised. The graphics section is a gap in the market, how many other raster graphic marketplaces are there? All those stock sites sell images and vectors. The whole idea is that the raster stuff is the main attraction if you will and eventually it's gonna suck the vector buyers in.
A bit off topic, but HansV I had to remove your image link to your file. Unfortunately we only allow promoting one's files from within the Item Discussion section of the forums.
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I'm not surprised. The graphics section is a gap in the market, how many other raster graphic marketplaces are there? All those stock sites sell images and vectors. The whole idea is that the raster stuff is the main attraction if you will and eventually it's gonna suck the vector buyers in.
Right. It's not surprise at all. Not everyone has illustrator on their computer. Where PSD file can be opened in GIMP . Where illustrator file will be look like train wreck on Inkscape.
The downsize, PSD files in large document size is waay larger than vector
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COSTA MESA – The wind was howling and the snowfall relentless on the night Bill Burke began the final leg of his climb up the world's tallest mountain.
One missed step, one miscalculated move and he could slip and fatally injure himself.
For 12 grueling hours, Burke scaled craggy cliffs and inched along narrow, frozen passages toward the top of Mount Everest.
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The blizzard-like conditions that ruined his bird's-eye view are considered par for the course, he noted.
"The fun comes in when you get down and realize what you've accomplished," said Burke, sitting in his home office, surrounded by photos and mementos of his travels. "I'm not saying it's not fun when you're climbing, but seriously, when you are in bad weather, you focus on survival."
Burke's two-month journey to Central Asia was the culmination of seven attempts since 2007 to reach Everest's 29,035-foot peak. He reached the top only one other time, in 2009, when he ascended from the southern side in Nepal at age 67, breaking the American record.
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For this year's trip, Burke decided to outdo himself by scaling Everest from its even more treacherous northern side in Tibet – a less touristy trek with no medical-aid stations en route.
"It's a completely different experience," said Burke, a retired attorney who speaks in a calm, deliberative tone. "It's much harder and more challenging."
Not only was the weather unforgiving for much of the two months Burke spent on Everest in April and May, but he also was forced to endure the grim aftermath of a deadly April 18 avalanche on the opposite side of Mount Everest.
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Barn / 2 bedrooms / sleeps 4
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This single storey holiday cottage comprises two bedrooms (one twin and one double) There is also a spacious shower room, open plan kitchen, dining and living room.
The single floor living makes this ideal for people with limited mobility.
All fixtures and fittings in The Coach House are of a high standard, and there are many items to make your stay as comfortable as possible, including dishwasher, microwave, broadband, the use of laundry facilities and a patio garden to enjoy those summer BBQs.
Electricity, full central heating, linen and towels are included in the price.
Unit facilities
Full central heating, electricity, linen and towels, large shower, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, microwave, dishwasher, electric oven and hob, full range of kitchen utensils, fridge with freezer compartment,
TV with DVD player and Sky free sat, wireless broadband, mini hi fi, books, laundry facilities, cot and high chair (please let us know on booking if required), patio garden, bbq, parking, no pets (except guide dogs) and no smoking.
|Sleeps up to 4, 2 bedrooms
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|Corporate bookings, Long term lets (over 1 month)
|Car advised, Wheelchair users
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|3.4 km
|Nearest travel links
|Nearest airport: Birmingham 17 km, Nearest railway: Tile Hill 6.5 km
|Family friendly
|Great for children of all ages, Suitable for people with restricted mobility
|No pets allowed, No smoking at this property
Features and Facilities
|DVD player
|Central heating, TV, CD player, Wi-Fi available
|Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
|Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge
|2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms of which 1 Shower rooms
|Double beds (1), Single beds (2), Dining seats for 4, Lounge seats for 4
|Linen provided, Towels provided
|Private garden, BBQ
|Parking, Wheelchair users
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Cot and high chair available on request.
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Warwickshire is at the heart of the country, with some of the most attractive towns and villages in England set amongst beautiful countryside. The county is split into five districts each with their own distinctive feel, but wherever you are in the county there is always a sense that you can access everything you need without the hassles that go with life in the large cities.
Warwickshire offers everything you need for a relaxing short break or a longer holiday. Visit historic Warwick and Kenilworth with their magnificent castles, enjoy regency Royal Leamington Spa and step back in time in Stratford-upon-Avon, home of William Shakespeare.
Delve a little deeper into Shakespeare Country and you will discover some delightful smaller towns and villages.
Visit Stoneleigh, an idyllic village with redbrick cottages. Try Southam, with its restored Holy Well. It is a small historic coaching and market town with a chequered history. Similarly, the two market towns of Alcester and Henley-in-Arden retain much of their historic charm. Follow Alcester's Heritage Trail and discover historic buildings, a wonderful selection of exciting pubs and tearooms, plus a wide choice of traditional, independent shops. Don't miss Roman Alcester, a museum which traces the town's links to the Romans and their continuing influence.
The mediaeval street town of Henley-in-Arden originated as a clearing in the Forest of Arden and has a rich variety of architecture - red brick, black and white half-timber and plaster sit side by side and blend to give the town its unique character. Visit the Heritage Centre and be sure to buy an ice cream!
Shipston-on-Stour saw some of the busiest sheep markets in the country and, today, its elegant Georgian buildings, traditional coaching inns, 15th century parish church, shops and tearooms give the town its distinctive character. Shipston has a good selection of independently run restaurants and shops which include specialists in clocks, contemporary art and traditional toys.
Kenilworth is a delightful South Warwickshire town. From the earliest of times Kenilworth has been strategically important. In 1119 AD Henry I gave land to Geoffrey de Clinton to build a castle from local sandstone by an ancient ford.
From there, Kenilworth Castle became one of the most impressive castles of Elizabethan England. Today's visitors will hear of lovers' trysts, bloody battles and water pageants as they wander round these impressive Castle ruins. Visit Leicester's Gatehouse, closed since 1958 but now reopened, following a £2.5m restoration project. The gatehouse includes a major exhibition exploring the connections between Kenilworth and Elizabeth I. In 2009 be sure to visit the restored gardens at Kenilworth Castle. Visit the English Heritage website for further information.
Near the magnificent castle ruins are the Abbey Fields. Around the castle and the St Mary's Abbey ruins there are lovely walks, delightful old houses and thatched cottages in "Little Virginia", said to be named after the planting of potatoes brought here by Sir Walter Raleigh.
Kenilworth is a favourite for locals and visitors a like for its restaurants, pubs and shops. Its excellent selection of restaurants offers something different for every night of the week!
Many local events are held throughout the year. Kenilworth Carnival is one of the few still held in the area. The Kenilworth Lions Show in Abbey Fields and Kenilworth Round Table's Fireworks at the Castle are great for locals and visitors. The Boxing Day duck race in Abbey Fields is also a great opportunity to get some fresh air during the festive season.
Just a stone's throw from Kenilworth town centre is the impressive Stoneleigh Abbey, with its magnificent state rooms, mediaeval gatehouse, and regency stables, all perfectly located in beautiful landscapes. Kenilworth is also close to Stoneleigh Park and therefore a perfect place to stay if you are attending one of the many events held at the showground.
For further information about the town please visit www.kenilworthweb.co.uk
Places to visit:
Kenilworth Castle - In centuries gone by Kenilworth was truly at the centre of power and politics due to the dominance of Kenilworth Castle. It is believed that one of the first English Parliaments was held here. The castle was constructed soon after the Norman conquest of 1066, and throughout history passed hands through many of the Kings of England. King John created the Great Mere, an enormous man-made lake that helped fortify the castle, and later Henry V built an isolated pleasure house known as the Pleasaunce on the far side. During the English Civil war in 1649, Kenilworth Castle was destroyed and the great mere drained away by Oliver Cromwell's forces to ensure that it could not be used as a defensive fortress again. Now cared for by English Heritage, it is regarded as the largest and finest ruined castle in England. It is open to visitors throughout the year and hosts a number of concerts and fireworks events.
The best way to enjoy the castle is through the Kenilworth Castle Millennium Trail. This pleasant walk meanders around the castle and surrounding countryside and is the best way to take in this scenic part of the world.
Outside of Kenilworth to the west, mid-way to Lapworth, sits the grand stately homes of Baddesley Clinton and Wroxall Abbey. Long associated with Roman Catholic families, Baddesley Clinton has 3 priest holes and during the Elizabethan era was a haven for persecuted Catholics. It also has close associations with the Gunpowder Plot of 1605.
Visit the grand state rooms of Stoneleigh Abbey too, near the town.
Other nearby locations - The picturesque villages and hamlets include Stareton, Leek Wootton and Stoneleigh, home of the Royal Show at Stoneleigh Park (the old National Agricultural Centre). The city of Coventry lies just north of the town.
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16 May 2014
"Excellent location, very comfortable accommodation"
Situated on a working farm but no disturbances from noise of activities. Very pleasant walks from house to castle and surrounding neighbourhoods. Useful information on points of interest and walks i… More
7 Feb 2014
Always a pleasure to stay here. It has a very high Spec throughout and is very clean and comfortable. We stay here for a week twice a year and never disappoints. There are the basics already there … More
Thank you. We are always pleased to see familiar faces and to know that you still like staying at North Mere.
18 Aug 2013
"Great accomodation in a perfect location"
The cottage was perfect for us with two small children. Everything was on on one level so no worrying about stairs or falls. Kitchen was fully equipped and everything we needed was there. The cottage … More
26 Jul 2013
"The perfect "Escape to the Country"
The Coach House was all that the advert described and more. Beautifully restored with all the modern conveniences to make our stay most comfortable and enjoyable. A perfect base to explore Warwickshi… More
7 Jul 2013
"An excellent place to unwind and relax in peaceful surroundings with very helpful and friendly hosts."
When we arrived we found The Coach House was everything that we expected having booked on line from Australia. It was spacious, clean and roomy catering for all our needs. The welcome shortbread biscu… More
Thank you so much for such a lovely review. Hopefully we will see you future if you visit England again. Best wishes from all of us at North Mere
19 Mar 2013
"Perfect in every way for either business or leisure."
This is my fourth stay at The Coach House and would not choose to stay anywhere else. Its two bedroom layout with large bathroom and kitchen/diner is all you need for your stay. The property is clean,… More
We are glad you keep coming back and that our standards aren't slipping. Thank you and Best Wishes from all of us at North Mere
28 Jan 2013
"couldn't fault it"
Ultra comfortable, very clean and modern accommodation with extremely well equipped kitchen. Warm and cosy. Perfect for a short or longer term stay and convenient location to many tourist attractions. Quiet and rural location on farm.
Thank you for your review, we are always pleased to know that our guest have left happy. I hope we see you again soon.
6 Oct 2011
"Perfect Country Retreat"
A wonderful,peaceful setting with fabulous views of the Warwickshire Countryside.Much thought has been given to the accommodation making it so very comfortable,best night's sleep all year! Cant w… More
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