About Ware - Ware has been described as "one of the oldest, continuously occupied sites in Europe". It grew up beside a ford across the River Lea, carrying the ancient trackway that later became Roman Ermine Street and the Old North Road, the main road of medieval England.
Shopping - Ware today has a selection of small shops and boutiques with a street market every Tuesday.
Things to do - The town's facinating past is illustrated at the Ware Museum at The Priory Lodge. One of the museum's future projects is to recreate the famous 'Great Bed of Ware'. One of Ware's claims to fame is that it was here in 1553 that Lady Jane Grey was declared Queen.
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The town has many historic buildings including The Priory founded in 1338, St Mary's Church rebuilt in 1380, old coaching inns and 18th century riverside gazebos. One of the town's most intriging attractions is Scott's Grotto, a Gothic garden building constructed in the 1760s by the poet John Scott.
For days out with children see: www.kidsdaysout.co.uk/
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