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Hi, my name is Nigel. I am a former History teacher and have been a professional Driver Guide in,... more
Highlights of Stratford with a Warwick Castle/British Motor Museum option
Travelling in a comfortable SUV 5 seater car (Kia Sorento) with A/C, we head for Stratford to visit the many sights of this lovely medieval town set on the banks of the River Avon.
I was born and brought up in this area and on this customized tour, we can visit Shakespeare's birthplace, his school and where he was eventually laid to rest. You will hear stories of how his literary talent changed the way we see the world and there is even the opportunity of seeing his work performed by professional Shakespearean actors. near the World famous Swan Theatre.
There is the option of visiting his wife's home, Anne Hathaway's beautiful cottage, a short distance outside the town of Stratford and a remarkable insight into Elizabethan domestic life.
There are lots of great places to eat and drink and some of the pubs date back to the 16th century when the great man was still around.
There is also the option of visiting the local Warwick Castle or for car lovers the amazing British Motor Museum which is also closeby.
Itinerary
The itinerary is very flexible but here is an example of a typical day tour to Stratford:-
- Pick up from accommodation in London
- Drive to Stratford takes around two hours.
- Visit his Birthplace, School and Hall's Croft (home of his daughter)
- Lunch in a typical medieval pub, or cafe or coffee/tea shop
- Visit Church of the Holy Trinity and Anne Hathaway's cottage (his wife's home)
- Return to London early evening
There are multiple options for this tour and I can customise it according to your preferences e. g:-
There is the option of seeing a play by the Royal Shakespeare Company at the Swan Theatre. This would need to be booked well in advance.
Warwick Castle, one of the largest medieval castles in Britain, is 5 miles away. During the summer there are lots of events going at this impressive and well-preserved fortress.
Other local attractions include the British Motor Museum at Gaydon. This is home to the world's largest collection of historic British cars
Meeting Point + Tour Duration
Meeting Point Options: Rail or Bus Station, Airport, Hotel, Address or Intersection, Monument/Building
Duration: 11 hours
Transportation
SUV car (Kia Sorento) 5 seater with A/C. I am your Driver Guide.
What’s Included
- Guiding Services
- Private Transportation
- Admission Tickets
Other: Entrance to Shakespeare's Birthplace, Hall's Croft, New Place, Anne Hathaway's Cottage and Mary Arden's farm.
Estimated Local Cash Needed
30 GBP - Lunch and refreshments in Stratford
What’s Extra
- Personal Expenses
- Souvenirs
- Food, Drinks, Snacks
Restrictions
There are a small number of historical sites where I am not licensed to guide however there are official "live" guides or audio guides available.
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Tour Price$1,007 USD PER TOURFor up to 5 people (duration: 11 hours) deposit ?
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