Just for Singles! Shakespeare, Steam & Safari

HIGHLIGHTS: Stratford-upon-Avon, West Midlands Safari Park, Bridgnorth, The Severn Valley Railway.
Our Singles Holiday 'Shakespeare, Steam and Safari' combines heritage, literature, and wildlife. Staying in a comfortable and ideally located hotel for exploring the local area, enjoy full day excursions to Stratford-upon-Avon, West Midlands Safari Park and Bridgnorth & The Severn Valley Railway.
Our ever-popular 'Just for Singles' holidays offer a unique and enriching experience for those seeking adventure and companionship in their later years. These trips are thoughtfully curated to cater to the needs and interests of mature solo travelers. Connect with like-minded individuals, forge new friendships, and explore exciting destinations together. These trips provide a perfect blend of comfort and exploration. With experienced Tour Managers and a focus on safety and comfort, indulge in your love of travel, knowing you are in the best of company.

**Please note it is a condition of travel with Grand UK, for all passengers to hold valid travel insurance for the duration of their tour.**Excursions
Stratford upon Avon A full day excursion to Stratford-upon-Avon, a charming town known for its historical significance as the birthplace of William Shakespeare. You could start by exploring the birthplace of the world's most famous playwright. This historic house offers a glimpse into Shakespeare's early life and features fascinating exhibitions about his works and the Tudor period. Perhaps consider joining a guided walking tour of Stratford-upon-Avon. Knowledgeable guides will take you around the town, providing insights into its history, architecture, and literary heritage. On this full day excursion, there's plenty of time to take a break and enjoy some tea or coffee at one of the quaint cafes in the town centre. Relax and soak in the charming atmosphere.West Midlands Safari Park
The park holds over 165 species of exotic animals, and we include a coach safari through the park to view the animals from the safety of the coach!Bridgnorth & The Severn Valley Railway
This morning we board the Severn Valley Railway in Kidderminster and journey through the winding countryside to spend time in Bridgenorth, in reality, two towns - the low town beside the River Severn and the castled high town connected by the steepest inland funicular railway in Britain.


Everything Included:

- Free local joining points
- Collect Coach Miles
- All coach travel
- Reserved seats on tour coaches
- Tour Manager escorted
- Hotel accommodation and board as stated
- No single room supplement
- Excursions / itinerary as stated
- Admission fees and entertainment if stated
- Complete luggage handling
- Price-Back Insurance Offer


Escorted Travel
Every one of our coach holidays includes the services of a coach driver and is always fully escorted by a knowledgeable Tour Manager, they are on hand every day and night and stay in the same hotel to ensure your holiday is stress-free.




Our coach Tour Managers are there purely for your extra comfort and enjoyment, from organising activities to breaking the ice and helping you all make the most of your holiday.


We hand-pick these extra special people because of their passion for people and places; they are the heartbeat of our coach holidays, a smiling face, a helping hand and always a listening ear and have the ability to turn a great time into a truly magical and memorable holiday experience.


They are simply the best in the business.




Our coach Tour Managers are there purely for your extra comfort and enjoyment, from organising activities to breaking the ice and helping you all make the most of your holiday. They are simply the best in the business.

We hand-pick these extra special people because of their passion for people and places; they are the heartbeat of our coach holidays, a smiling face, a helping hand and always a listening ear and have the ability to turn a great time into a truly magical and memorable holiday experience.


Your Pick Up Points
Joining Your Grand UK Coach Holiday
For 2024 we have introduced improvements to our network of local pick up points across the eastern, central and southern England, aimed at shortening your journey times and getting you away on holiday more easily and conveniently, meaning an altogether more relaxing start. We now have two pick up regions so your travel days will be more convenient, providing more efficient journeys, meeting your tour manager and fellow travellers earlier and in most cases arriving in resort earlier, please refer to our Pick-ups section below for more details.
The Tour Ref below indicates whether the tour departs from Area A or Area B by having either an A or B at the end. For example, GUK5A would be a tour departing from Area A.

Pick-Up Information
For 2024 we have introduced improvements to our network of local pick up points across the eastern, central and southern England, aimed at shortening your journey times and getting you away on holiday more easily and conveniently, meaning an altogether more relaxing start. We now have two pick up regions so your travel days will be more convenient, providing more efficient journeys, meeting your tour manager and fellow travellers earlier and in most cases arriving in resort earlier.
The Tour Ref on the holiday tab indicates whether the tour departs from Area A or Area B by having either an A or B at the end. For example, GUK5A would be a tour departing from Area A.






Traveling from Departure Area A: Be picked up from your free local departure point, and join your tour coach at our interchange area at Northampton Services on the M11, at junction 15A.





Traveling from Departure Area B: Be picked up from your free local departure point, and join your tour coach at our interchange area at Beaconsfield Services, M40, junction 2.Citrus Hotel
A comfortable and welcoming hotel, perfectly located in the Midlands for exploring the area.


- Restaurant, lounge bar
- En-suite bedrooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Mini-gym
- No lift but ground floor rooms available