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TIME OUT IN SHAKESPEARE’S COUNTY
NEW
ALL ABOARD THE SHAKESPEARE EXPRESS
FROM £489
REF: BST
4 DAYS
FROM £639
REF: BSX
4 DAYS
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Take time out to recharge your batteries on a weekend away staying in the peaceful hamlet of Charlecote, just 5 miles from historic Stratford-upon-Avon. Enjoy the very best of Stratford, walk in the Bard’s footsteps and indulge in a spot of gin tasting from the excellent Shakespeare Distillery
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Off to Warwickshire with a scenic meander through the Northern Cotswolds – Chipping Norton and Moreton-in-Marsh. Onto your hotel for your 3-night stay. DBB
DAY 2 – 3 At leisure in Warwickshire with two included excursions
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Stratford-upon-Avon – Shakespeare & Cream Tea Gin Tasting Fascinating visit to explore Shakespeare’s childhood home and birthplace. Time at leisure to explore the town before cream tea and tutored gin tasting at the former home of Shakespeare’s daughter, Judith (first floor venue – no lift) Charlecote Park & Warwick Grand country house in Elizabethan Revival style in Capability Brown designed landscaped grounds. Afternoon in compact Warwick with its charming streetscapes
DAY 4 Head home via Bicester Avenue Garden Centre to interchange
PRICE INCLUDES
Hotel for 3 nights with breakfast & dinner Porterage
Entrance to Shakespeare’s
Birthplace
Bard’s Cream Tea & Shakespeare Distillery Gin Tasting
Time in Stratford-upon- Avon & Warwick Entrance to Charlecote Park & House
En-route Cotswolds drive via Chipping Norton & Moreton-in-Marsh En-route stop at Bicester Avenue Garden Centre
Immerse yourself in Shakespeare Country on this very special new tour, staying in a smart 4* hotel within walking distance of Stratford town centre. Drift along the River Avon on a relaxing cruise, walk in the playwright’s footsteps and explore Shakespeare’s birthplace. The highlight is a lovely Sunday lunch on the vintage steam-hauled Shakespeare Express. Perfect for a treat or special occasion!
ITINERARY
DAY 1 Travel to Stratford-upon-Avon to check into your central hotel for 3 nights. DBB
DAY 2 – 3 At leisure in Stratford-upon-Avon with two included excursions
INCLUDED EXCURSIONS
Avon Cruise & Shakespeare’s Birthplace Relax on a 45-minute river cruise with live commentary, followed by entrance to Shakespeare’s birthplace and time at leisure
Sunday Lunch aboard the Shakespeare Express Enjoy a set 2-course lunch in stylish carriages as you travel through the pretty Warwickshire countryside to Birmingham and back hauled by a heritage locomotive (usually steam – may vary). Supplement applies for tables of 2 (on request)
DAY 4 Head homeward via to arrive early / mid-evening.
PRICE INCLUDES
Hotel for 3 nights with breakfast & dinner Porterage & welcome drink
River Avon cruise
Entrance to Shakespeare’s
Birthplace
2-course Sunday lunch on the Shakespeare Express Time at leisure in Stratford
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CLARION CHARLECOTE PHEASANT HOTEL, NEAR STRATFORD-UPON-AVON HHH
Charming, characterful hotel, once a working farmhouse
Country retreat just a few miles from Stratford Restaurant, bar & homely guestrooms
No lift but plenty of ground floor rooms
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DATES & PRICES
8 MAY 2026
£499
11 SEPT 2026
£489
SUPPLEMENTS
Single
£75
Insurance
£37
CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL, STRATFORD-UPON-AVON HHHH
Modern hotel within walking distance of town centre
Bright guestrooms with
all mod cons
Riverside restaurant, terrace bar & lounge Leisure facilities with indoor pool, sauna & steam There is a lift
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DATES & PRICES
24 JUL 2026
£639
SUPPLEMENTS
Single
£90
Insurance
£37