- Visit Warwick, Shakespeares Stratford and Oxford all in a day
- Fast track tickets to Warwick Castle, Shakespeares Birthplace and Christchurch in Oxford can be bought on the day
- Luxury coach and professional guide
- Lunch stop at 15th century inn followed by a drive through the Cotswolds (food/drink not included)
- Optional free time in Warwick, Stratford and Oxford to shop and explore - your guide will be on hand to offer help and point you in the right direction of fascinating places to visit
The Tour:
WARWICK CASTLE
Enjoy free time in the ancient town of Warwick, or buy a fast track ticket to Warwick Castle from your professional guide. It is, quite simply, the greatest medieval castle in Britain. With a history that dates back over 1,000 years, Warwick Castle will take you back in time - to a world of sumptuous banquets, bloody battles and royal splendor. Enter over the footbridge and explore the castles ramparts, towers and gardens. The castle really brings history to life. Visit the waxwork displays of Madame Tussauds, where you can watch, and hear, the Earl of Warwicks preparations for battle. Feeling brave? Then take a look at the ghostly dungeons where prisoners were tortured. Alternatively, relax with a stroll through the castles beautiful gardens.
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
The birthplace of William Shakespeare, the greatest writer in the English language and home to the theatres of the world-renowned Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford is a charming market town set in the heart of rural England. A delightful river winds its way through the town, past the beautiful Holy Trinity Church, where Shakespeare lies buried. There are some wonderful half-wooden buildings that date back to Shakespeares time, including the famous cottage of Anne Hathaway, who married the great writer in 1582. You can even see the school Shakespeare attended. Why not purchase a tour of Shakespeares birthplace from your guide, before we enjoy lunch in a 15th century inn in the picturesque Cotswold’s,(food/drink not included.)
OXFORD
Oxford, the city of dreaming spires, boasts one of the world’s greatest - and oldest - universities, as well as some of the finest architecture in Europe. The colleges themselves, which make up the university, are amongst the architectural highlights, their ivy-clad stone walls protecting beautiful chapels, halls and libraries. Why not join us for a unique tour of Christchurch, and walk with us through the heart of this ancient building before we head to the colleges spectacular dining hall, chosen as a key location in the Harry Potter films.
Our tour allows us to access parts of the hall usually out of bounds to the public. We will also linger by the open fire as your guide reveals anecdotes about the movie and the remarkable links of Christchurch with the Alice in Wonderland stories. If youd prefer you can soak up the atmosphere of this remarkable town, or take tea in the shop where the real-life Alice bought her sweets! Our trip to Oxford promises an unforgettable experience for young and old alike.
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