Location: Stratford-upon-Avon
Top Things to do in Stratford-upon-Avon
Things to do in Stratford-upon-Avon, England: The Best Tours
Stratford-upon-Avon is steeped in the history of its most famous resident, William Shakespeare. This Warwickshire country town contains the home where Shakespeare was born, the cottage where Anne Hathaway resided before their marriage and the church where the couple is buried. Need a break from the Bard? The town also boasts Europe's largest butterfly farm.
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1. York & the Lake District: Small-Group Tour from London (5-days)
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Join this five-day adventure exploring York and the Lake District from London, where you'll savour beautiful scenery in the Lake District and visit Stratford-upon-Avon and Cambridge as you travel through the heart of Britain. This small-group tour will you'll take you on a journey of spectacular scenery, literary legends and historic cities... • Enjoy the stunning landscapes of the Lake District and historic cities like York and Cambridge • See the homes iconic literary figures William Shakespeare, William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter • See the Magna Carta in Lincoln Castle, take-in the imposing York Minster and visit King's College Chapel, Cambridge • Small-groups with a maximum of 16 passengers, starting & finishing in London • Includes: 4-nights accommodation, Tour Leader and minibus transportation
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 4-nights en-suite accommodation, Driver/guide, Transportation in air-conditioned minibus, Small-group tour (max. 16 passengers)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities
Reviewed By murrellge
A fantastic tour around the beautiful Cotswolds, visiting places steeped in history and character. Our tour guide, Glenn, was very knowledgeable on the area, offering this information in a friendly and engaging way. A great day out for all ages, made even better without the stress of travelling and parking, highly recommend and look forward to being on another tour in the future!
2. Ravioli Making Lunch or Dining Experience and Cooking Class in Avon Cres
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
We will be cooking or baking in my lovely home, there is an airy & light kitchen extension and you'll love the interior decor. If it's sunny, we will eat outside in the garden. 20 minutes walk or 3 minutes drive from the town center. Please let me know if you need a lift.
Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Alcoholic Beverages, Pasta Machines, cutters, aprons
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Q499KZsarahw
This is our 5th visit to Fulden and the The Dough House and once again she really made a lockdown birthday special. Our sons 1st birthday was so important to us and Fulden is so lovely and happy to tailor the afternoon tea to our particular likes and dislikes. The food is so beautifully presented and tastes incredible. Eveything is so fresh and there are a wide range of options. I cant recommend the Dough House enough, we can’t wait to book on to some of her classes when the world gets back to normal.
3. Royal Windsor Cotswold & Shakespeare Country in Executive Vehicle Private Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Explore 2 of the most Historical sites in England, in a Private Vehicle Shakespeare's Birthplace is a restored 16th-century half-timbered house Visit Mary Arden's Farm Discover the childhood home of Shakespeare’s mother. Visit Anne Hathaway's Cottage, the beautiful 500 year old cottage where Shakespeare courted his bride-to-be. See original furniture including the Hathaway bed and uncover five centuries of stories in this picturesque cottage and 13 generations of the family who lived there. The Cotswolds. One of the delights of visiting the Cotswolds is exploring the different areas, each with its own identity, yet all with those defining Cotswold features: golden stone and rolling hills, the ‘wolds’. All Tours Carried out in Executive Vehicles Our definition of “private tour” simply means your tour, where all ground services are provided by your very own personal driver, with a private vehicle and chauffeur. Especially convenient if you are traveling with children or elderly people.
Inclusions: Bottled water, WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Parking Fees
Exclusions: Gratuities, Entry fee to any sites
Reviewed By D A
Could not go on trip because cancellations of travel restrictions because of COVID. They say you get a refund but refused to give refund. Not an honest company. Never again.
4. Learn English and explore Stratford-Upon-Avon
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Stratford-Upon-Avon is a market town packed full of history and beautiful English countryside. We'll take a stroll through the town stopping at key sites for photos before heading to the scenic 'Greenway' where you'll see English countryside at its best. We'll then head to one of my favourite English cafes for a hot drink and a continuation of the class where you'll get to ask any questions and review what you've learnt!
Inclusions: English tuition
Exclusions: Coffee and/or Tea
5. Cotswolds Trails and Villages Tour
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5.0 based on 50 reviews
Immerse yourself in the Cotswolds with this one-day tour that gets you off the road and onto the trails! Visiting Broadway Tower, Broadway and Bourton-on-the-Water as a minimum, this tour provides additional walking opportunities to explore the picture-perfect villages of Lower and Upper Slaughter on foot. Highlights: - Easy walk to Broadway Tower for panoramic views and red deer sightings - Take the minibus to Broadway, or walk from Broadway Tower following The Cotswold Way - Free time in Broadway to explore and take lunch at your leisure - Stay and explore beautiful Bourton-on-the-Water, or take a circular guided walk to the pretty villages of Lower and Upper Slaughter Between stops, travel the narrow country lanes, while your friendly local driver-guide brings the Cotswolds to life with a fun live commentary. Tour includes a pick-up from Stratford-upon-Avon or Moreton-in-Marsh railway station, enabling an easy connection by train London, Reading, Oxford, Worcester or Birmingham.
Inclusions: Pickup from Moreton-in-Marsh Railway Station, Local driver/guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Pickup from Stratford-upon-Avon
Exclusions: Gratuities, Entry fee to Broadway Tower (optional extra), Lunch, Bottled water
Reviewed By AJ S
The Go Cotswolds tour from Stratford Upon Avon is probably the best and most affordable and extensive tour you can take in the beautiful and quaint Cotswolds. We were staying in Chipping Campden and the tour bus picked us up right outside our hotel. Since it was September 2020 we were in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic and so precautions had to be taken. We had to hand sanitise each time we entered the tour bus and had to wear our masks at all times. The bus surfaces were regularly cleaned. The tour itself was very scenic, extensive and exciting especially if you are travelling to the Cotswolds for the first time and want a taster of every town in the area. The tour encompassed Chipping Campden, Dover Hill, Broadway Tower, Stow on the wold, Bibury and Bourton on the water. I loved all stops but the one which I found to be quintessential Cotswolds was the town of Bibury with it's beautiful Arlington Row. I am pretty sure most people would agree with me on that one as its picture postcard Cotswolds. The town which I found to be the most lively was certainly Bourton on the water with many day trippers from London and a wide selection of pubs and restaurants by the river. The tour guide was very informative and provided us with a detailed history of the region and extensive knowledge of the area. He is local to the region. I would give our tour guide a 10/10 when it comes to knowledge about the Cotswolds , it's history and it's culture. I would highly recommend taking this tour and would not think twice about booking another.
6. Traditional Afternoon Tea Experience and Baking Class in Stratford-upon-Avon
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
Our traditional afternoon tea experience - baking class is a perfect way to experience England. We will be cooking or baking in my lovely home, there is an airy & light kitchen extension and you'll love the interior decor. If it's sunny, we will eat outside in the garden. 20 minutes walk or 3 minutes drive from the town center. Please let me know if you need a lift.
Inclusions: Scones, clotted cream, different types of jams, dips, charcuterie, cakes or meringues., Tea, A glass of bubbly, Coffee and/or Tea, Alcoholic Beverages
Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions
Reviewed By Q499KZsarahw
This is our 5th visit to Fulden and the The Dough House and once again she really made a lockdown birthday special. Our sons 1st birthday was so important to us and Fulden is so lovely and happy to tailor the afternoon tea to our particular likes and dislikes. The food is so beautifully presented and tastes incredible. Eveything is so fresh and there are a wide range of options. I cant recommend the Dough House enough, we can’t wait to book on to some of her classes when the world gets back to normal.
7. Stratford-Upon-Avon Audio Guide: Discover Shakespeare's Life & Secrets
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Love podcast? You'll love our immersive podcast tour of Stratford-Upon-Avon! Join our local historian Josh and Katie on a walk through the charming town of Stratford-Upon-Avon. On this walk, we will discover historic buildings, beautiful architecture, and hear lesser-known stories about Shakespeare’s life, and discover tales and mysteries that live on in this quaint market town. Vidi Guides creates immersive audio experiences that are like podcasts. Download the Vidi Guides app & your Stratford-Upon-Avon tour to explore the city independently and safely!
Inclusions: Digital audio mobile guide
Exclusions: Earphones
Reviewed By ckvll
Managed to do the Kew Gardens tour just before lockdown 2.0, and so glad I did! The whole process of getting set up with the guide was super easy, and the tour itself was really informative without being overbearing - I learned loads about the history of the gardens and I really felt like they'd done their research. The podcast style of the guide is so different to other audio guides I have used, and it's so refreshing to listen to a guide that is this engaging. Looking forward to using this again when I can visit some more places!
8. Private Tour to Stratford-Upon-Avon, Oxford and The Cotswolds
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Enjoy unrivalled service with collection and drop-off from your hotel; no need to worry about finding a meeting point early in the morning. All our tours are run by some of the most experienced and highest rated guides in London with more than 10 years’ experience in the industry and degrees in history. Your overall tour experience will be greatly enhanced by your local guide. Your tour is entirely bespoke and can be changed at any time; even on the day. We understand that every family has different passions and interests, so we cater our service to your personal needs. Our tour itineraries stand out from the crowd. We won’t ever oversell a product and firmly believe in providing more value through allowing more time at the sights than the big bus tours. We are a small, bespoke company so we guarantee that you won’t be left with an inexperienced backup guide during the busy season. We provide the highest quality guides all year round.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Parking Fees, Fuel surcharge
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By TrentBarn0209
We had an amazing trip to Stonehenge, Bath and the Cotswolds with Oz; our courteous driver and tour guide. The trip was very professional and very well organized. From the outset, we could tell we were in good hands. Oz really knows his way around the area and his depth of knowledge of the history of the locations is fantastic. You could not ask for a better guide. Our trip was a little different because we asked not to go to The Roman Museum and spend more time in the Cotswolds. Oz picked us up on time and the van was very comfortable. We were provided hand sanitizer in the van for our use and offered face masks if needed which was also reassuring. It was quite a long drive out to Stonehenge, but Oz kicked things off with an interesting talk on London as we passed by important buildings. He then gave us an amazing introduction speech about Saxons, Vikings and ancient history that really had us hooked on what we were going to see! The whole day was superb, we never felt rushed and enjoyed it so much from beginning to end. Thanks for a great day Oz - this was the best day of our holiday!
9. Tour of the Cotswolds from Stratford-upon-Avon
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5.0 based on 102 reviews
Award-winning guided small-group minibus tours of the Cotswolds from Stratford-upon-Avon. Experience the Cotswolds with a local guide in a small and friendly group size of up to 16 people. We'll explore picture-postcard Cotswold towns and villages including Chipping Campden, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bibury and Bourton-on-the-Water, as well as the stunning Dover's Hill viewpoint and our "secret" off-the-beaten-track village, which many customers agree is a highlight of the tour! The ticket price includes a pick-up from all accommodation providers in Stratford-upon-Avon, or from Stratford-upon-Avon rail station.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (Stratford-upon-Avon only), Local driver/guide, Transport by minibus
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Lunch
Reviewed By Sorrento20
We saw so much more of the Cotswold's as our guide Tom took us on all the back roads to see sights we hadn't visited before. Highly recommended for a good day out.
10. Small Group Cotswolds Villages, Stratford and Oxford Day Tour from London
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5.0 based on 89 reviews
Explore Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, and the Cotswolds, and discover the best of England in one day on this 12-hour small group tour, maximum 16 people, from London. Visit historic Stratford-upon-Avon with a guide and learn of the life of William Shakespeare — widely considered to be England’s most famous poet. Spin through the pretty countryside to characterful Cotswold villages, where life ticks by at a relaxing pace. Then, explore the medieval city of Oxford — home to one of the world’s oldest universities and join your tour guide for a walking tour to learn and see more. Tour includes guide and round-trip luxury mini-coach travel from central London.
Inclusions: Round-trip travel by air-conditioned luxury Mercedes minicoach from central London, Experienced knowledgeable and welcoming tour driver/guide, Walking tours in Stratford and Oxford, Bottled water
Exclusions: Optional entry to Shakespeare's birthplace , Food and drink, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By meganhG720ZR
This trip was so awesome. The bus was extremely clean and super comfortable, and our tour guide Andy was AMAZING. I feel like there wasn't a stretch of road on the whole trip that he didn't have some tidbit of interesting information about. The available time at each place was good, and the secret place we got to see was AWESOME! No spoilers though, I made a vow :) You will not regret booking a tour, it was a highlight of our trip. We had to cancel a second trip due to Covid-19 but as soon as we can make it back across the pond, we will be signing up for another English Bus tour!
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