Shakespearean Stratford

Based centrally in Stratford-upon-Avon, this tour makes the most of the area with a day to explore this fabulous medieval market town complete with a river cruise, as well as visits to Charlecote Park and the recently re-opened Lord Leycester Hospital. Discover stories of the heritage timber-framed buildings and their residents, past and present, as we are transported back in time to the medieval age.

Holiday Inclusions
* Door-to-Door service
* Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
* Coach travel throughout
* Porterage
* Excursions as listedShakespeare & Crusie
We begin our day with a relaxing 45-minute river cruise with an engaging guide who will bring Shakespeare's Stratford to life as we drift along the Avon. After disembarking we have time for a stroll and lunch, before getting a bit more involved in the town's history as we head to Shakespeare's birthplace. A fascinating visit, here we can walk in the playwright's famous footsteps and explore his childhood home, hearing tales of his family life and seeing objects from the Trust's world-class collection. Our day ends with a visit to Anne Hathaway's Cottage, the 500-year-old Tudor cottage where Shakespeare courted his bride-to-be. Resplendent in thatch, the Hathaway's family home has acres of gardens and orchards to enjoy and a sculpture trail to follow, inspired by The Bard's plays.

Charlecote Park
This morning we make our way to Charlecote Park, a grand National Trust property that was one of the first great Elizabethan houses. Queen Elizabeth I stayed here and, as a boy, William Shakespeare got into trouble for poaching here. Nestled in the Warwickshire countryside, along the banks of River Avon, we can enjoy the house and the gardens with their colourful parterres. Afterwards, we make the short journey to Lord Leycester Hospital which was built in the 1300s as a Guildhall for meetings, a Great Hall for entertaining and a kitchen, and later used as a 'hospital' and place of sanctuary caring for fallen and deserving warriors. Considered one of the best-preserved examples of medieval architecture in England, the Lord Leycester Hospital re-opened as a visitor attraction in the summer of 2023 followed a £4.5m investment.

Stratford-upon-Avon
Enjoy time at leisure Stratford, a market town steeped in culture and history. There's so much more to Stratford than just Shakespeare, from quaint side streets with unique and individual shops to welcome tea rooms and parks and gardens on the banks of the River Avon.Crowne Plaza, Stratford-upon-Avon
With a picturesque setting amid landscaped gardens and beside the River Avon, the hotel is ideally situated within walking distance of central Stratford-upon-Avon and its many attractions. Guests can enjoy lovely views from the riverside restaurant or relax with a drink in the spacious terrace bar and lounge. Leisure facilities include a heated indoor pool, sauna, spa pool steam room, and gym. All bedrooms are bright and modern with en-suite facilities and equipped with TV and tea & coffee making facilities. This hotel has a lift.

Hotels
• Crowne Plaza - Stratford upon Avon (Stratford-upon-Avon) - View Information