Warwick Castle is set to reopen on January 14 follow a major refurbishment and thorough polish.

The luxury tower suites bathrooms have been newly refurbished as well as enjoying some regular TLC, following an investment of £50,000.

Open since June 2014, thousands of guests have stayed in the chambers over the last eight and a half years, and the castle team is ensuring they are ready to reopen in February. 

Further renovations during Warwick Castle's short winter closure include a kitchen refurbishment in the Undercroft Café, and handrail painting on the towers and ramparts.

Out in the grounds, tree surgery will continue for the rest of winter.

The armoury team polishing medieval weapons in the Great Hall (image via Warwick Castle)

With more than 2,000 trees to tend to, and around 100 notable veteran specimens, the castle employs a specialist to survey the trees every year and carry out works to maintain their health, and keep them as safe as possible.

Warwick Castle's winter renovations come after the attraction completed an extensive conservation project, including the full restoration of stonework on the iconic landmark's South Front, just two years prior in 2021.

Beginning in 1983, the full works saw more than £25 million invested in conserving the renowned historic landmark.

A dedicated team of in-house experts and carefully appointed contractors, including conservationists, construction workers, painters, and gardeners, have spent the last couple of weeks giving the castle an in-depth refresh.  

The conservation team carried out a deep-clean of the castle, room by room, to remove any dust left behind after the season's festivities.

One of the more unique tasks of getting the landmark 'spick and span' includes cleaning the collections of historic arms and armour displayed in the Great Hall, where a specialist team remove the dust and gently polish each item to protect it for another year and generations to come.