Description
Join us as we head to Stratford-Upon-Avon for our wonderful Shakespeare’s Stratford Tour, in the words of the Bard himself from The Taming of the Shrew “withal make known which way thou travellest: if along with us, we shall be joyful of thy company”. Spend a wonderful day in Stratford uncovering Shakespeare’s story, visit his birthplace where the story started in 1564, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, where he fell in love and his New Place where his works became famous, and his story came to end on his death in 1616. Take a River Avon cruise, watch wildlife from eye level as we cruise past the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, and Holy Trinity, Shakespeare’s burial place, travelling through the oldest and most iconic locks in the country with a light and amusing commentary along the way. Visit Coughton Court, an imposing Tudor house with beautiful gardens and a collection of Catholic treasures, home to the Throckmorton family for 600 years including the present day.
Itinerary
Sunday
Depart Leyland at 09.00hrs for our journey to Stratford-Upon-Avon with a suitable lunch stop en-route, arrive at the hotel to welcome tea/coffee while are bags are taken care of.
Monday - Wednesday
Following breakfast we uncover Shakespeare's story with visits to his birthplace, where the story began, Anne Hathaway's cottage, where he fell in love and his New Place (the building here was demolished in 1759) take inspiration from the site, discover beautiful gardens with wonderfully commissioned artworks.
Following a leisurely breakfast take a River Avon cruise followed by free time in Stratford to explore and have lunch before you return to the hotel at leisure.
Following breakfast we visit the magnificent Tudor house, Coughton Court and its beautiful gardens, followed by a visit to Henley-on Arden for free time to explore before returning to Stratford.
Thursday
Check out of our hotel following breakfast for the return journey home with a suitable lunch stop en-route
Venue Information
Crowne Plaza Stratford upon Avon