Thank Youfor joining us at Guy's Cliffe
On Sunday 6th September, England's forgotten hero returned to the cliffside that bears his name. To everyone who came to Guy of Warwick Day — to walk the ruins, step inside the chapel and Guy's Cave, and spend an afternoon in the grounds with us — thank you. Your support helps keep Guy's story alive, and brings the real place behind the legend back into the light.
With Thanks
- Our visitors, who came from near and far and made the day what it was.
- The owners of Guys Cliffe, for opening the gates to the house, chapel and cave.
- The Slaughterhouse Players and our roving minstrels Nigel and Heather, who performed, played and entertained.
- Our volunteers, who guided, poured, parked and pitched in from first light to last.
The Legend
Guy of Warwick rose from cupbearer to hero, slaying the Dun Cow of Dunsmore and, in single combat before the walls of Winchester, the Danish giant Colbrand — sparing England a war. He returned home in secret, lived out his days as a hermit in a cave upon these cliffs, and revealed himself to his beloved Felice only as he lay dying.
The Guy of Warwick Society exists to research and celebrate this story — and to see Guy take his place beside Robin Hood and King Arthur among England's great legends. We work for the restoration of Guys Cliffe itself, the real place at the heart of the tale.
The Story of Guy of Warwick
Our short film, shown on the dayFrom the Dun Cow of Dunsmore to the giant Colbrand, from the Holy Land to a hermit's cave above the Avon — Guy's legend in under five minutes.
Watch on YouTube →