Fantastic Day Trip
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"We had a great day visiting Stratford Upon Avon and Oxford with Gavin. Gavin is extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to spend time with. You can tell that he truly enjoys his job. I would definitely tour with him again. Highly recommended!"
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Shakespeare Walking Tour
Stratford Upon Avon
On a Shakespeare walking tour Stratford-Upon-Avon, you will explore the birthplace of William Shakespeare, the greatest writer in the English language and home to the theatres of the world-renowned Royal Shakespeare Company. ​
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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 Shakespeare's time, including Shakespeare’s Birthplace.​
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I come from a theatre background, so a visit to Stratford-Upon-Avon is where I get the opportunity to share with you my passion for the great Bard and his work.​
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“I do desire we may be better strangers.” As You Like It, Act 3, Scene 2.
Duration: Full day tour
Availability: Daily​
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Key Attractions of Stratford-Upon-Avon:​
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​Shakespeare's Birthplace: Visit the birthplace of William Shakespeare, where you can explore the house and learn about his family life.
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Anne Hathaway's Cottage: A charming thatched cottage where Anne Hathaway, Shakespeare's wife (Depicted in the film Hamnet), was born and raised.
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Royal Shakespeare Theatre: Home to the Royal Shakespeare Company, this historic theatre hosts performances of Shakespeare's plays and other works.
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Holy Trinity Church: Visit Shakespeare's Grave and the graves of Anne Hathaway, Dr John Hall and his wife Susanna Shakespeare and Thomas Nash in the chancel of Holy Trinity Church. This is one of England's most beautiful parish churches.
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Shakespeare’s New Place: The family home of William Shakespeare from 1597 until he died in the house in 1616. The house was demolished in 1759, and a registered garden has been designed on the site.
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The Guild Chapel of the Holy Cross: This is a13th century chapel opposite Shakespeare’s New Place in Stratford-upon-Avon. The chapel is best known for its medieval wall paintings and for its connection with Shakespeare’s family.
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Shakespeare's Schoolroom and Guildhall: Explore the very room where William Shakespeare sat in the 1570s and where he wrote his first works. Discover the space where young William saw plays performed by the finest actors of the day.
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Highlights of Shakespeare walking tour Stratford-Upon-Avon:​
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Relax in a private chauffeured air-conditioned Mercedes V-Class vehicle from your hotel in London.
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A full walking tour of Stratford-Upon-Avon.
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Tour Shakespeare's Birthplace.
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Visit to Anna Hathaway's Cottage.
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Tour Holy Trinity Church where Shakespeare is Buried.
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Taken to a cosy historical pub for lunch.
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Enjoy great photo opportunities throughout the visit.
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The chance to do a little shopping and sampling of local produce.
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Learning all about the history of William Shakespeare and where he was born, married and died.
Combine this tour with a visit to The Cotswolds to see the beautiful 'chocolate box' cottages, or alternatively, a visit to Oxford, the city of dreaming spires, and home to the historic colleges of Oxford University.
The City of Bath
Stonehenge
Windsor Castle
Villages of the Cotswold
Oxford
Shakespeare's Stratford
Salisbury
Canterbury
Hampton Court Palace
Remember these are just a selection of the day trips available. Contact me and I will help you mix-and-match various locations to create your very own unique tour out of London.