Stratford-upon-Avon tours, things to do and tickets

Discover the English countryside on a day tour of the Cotswolds and Oxford, from London. Visit the beautiful villages of the Cotswolds and tour the top sites of the world’s oldest university city.

Shakespeare Distillery is the only working distillery in Stratford upon Avon. We look to the Tudor period to influence the spirits we produce. Our award-winning Stratford Gin has flavours based on a Tudor herb garden.

Experience the 'secret' side of the Cotswolds with a local guide in a small and friendly group size of up to 16 people.

On our Secret Cotswolds tour, we'll explore picture-postcard Cotswold towns and villages. As well as better-known Broadway and Burford, you'll also escape the crowds to some stunning locations, including an ancient stone circle and villages full of traditional Cotswold charm.

Stratford-upon-Avon pick up is from Shakespeare's Birthplace Coach Terminal - please arrive at 08.50 for 09.00 departure. If you're travelling by train from Birmingham, then Stratford-upon-Avon train station is just a 5-10 minute walk from our pick up spot.

We then travel to Moreton-in-Marsh rail station to collect our final passengers. If you select pick up from Moreton-in-Marsh, please arrive at 09.30. There are direct trains to Moreton-in-Marsh from London, Reading, Oxford or Worcester.

Discover where William Shakespeare was educated and inspired to become the world's greatest playwright with a visit to Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall. Immerse yourself in 16th century Stratford as you can literally take a seat in the very room that Shakespeare sat as a young pupil. Visit the Council Chamber and experience the space where he first witnessed performances by the country’s greatest actors of the day. During this interactive and engaging experience, participate in a Tudor lesson, brush up on your Latin and dress up in Tudor-style for a 'selfie,' and play Tudor games. A visit to Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall is perfect for all ages and includes entrance fee, guide and Tudor lesson.

Explore Stratford-Upon-Avon with a 24-hour or 48-hour bus ticket aboard an open-top double-decker City Sightseeing bus! See Stratford’s most exciting landmarks and attractions with ease with our flexible hop-on hop-off feature – passengers can hop on and hop off at any of the 10 tour stops along the route! Hop-off and discover key points of interest including Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, Hall’s Croft and the River Avon!

The WalkTalkShow.co.uk is a fascinating trip through the entire history of Stratford, from its 7th Century beginnings to its 21st Century arcade. Our guides will tell you all about the town, William Shakespeare and the buildings and events that punctuate a history that spans 14 centuries.

The tour has 15 stops - each one used to illustrate key historical details; both about the Bard and his hometown. Just how significant were the Guild of the Holy Cross [founded 1269] to local history - and who was the enigmatic Hugh Clopton?

See Harvard House (1596), the family home of the man who went on to start Americas most famous University. Shakespeare frequented all five of the taverns from his day that survive to this - and you still can; you will see them all. You will also learn a lot about the greatest writer ever as well as the iconoclastic forces of English history that shaped the man, his home town, the British Isles - and then the wider world. Full details at: WalkTalkShow.co.uk

Our guides' favourite! See why we love the Cotswolds on this one-day tour that gets you out of the minibus and into the countryside. Visit Broadway Tower, Broadway, Burford and experience the Cotswolds' celebrated walking trails.

Highlights:
- Walk to Broadway Tower for panoramic views and red deer sightings (1 mile/1.6km)
- Walk back and take the minibus to Broadway, or walk from Broadway Tower following The Cotswold Way (1.5 miles/2.4km)
- Free time in Broadway to explore and take lunch
- Peaceful circular walk along the Windrush Valley to 3 secluded Cotswolds villages (2.75 miles/4.5km).
- Free-time in the historic Cotswolds town of Burford.

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 pick-up from central Stratford-upon-Avon or Moreton-in-Marsh railway station, enabling an easy connection by train London, Reading, Oxford, Worcester or Birmingham.

Take a walking tour of Oxford, and drive through the Cotswolds on this day trip from London. Explore Shakespeare’s birthplace and Stratford-Upon-Avon and visit Warwick Castle with a medieval host.

Walk in Shakespeare's footsteps and explore the house where he was born and grew up in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Shakespeare Distillery is the only working distillery in Stratford upon Avon. We look to the Tudor period to influence the spirits we produce. Our award-winning Stratford Gin has flavours based on a Tudor herb garden.

Take a full-day excursion to see sites of cultural and historical significance. Visit Stonehenge, see Shakespeare's home at Stratford, and explore the city of Bath and picturesque Cotswolds hills.

Maybe you'll be shocked, maybe you'll be surprised, maybe you'll actually be scared, but you will certainly be entertained as you are taken around the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon to hear tales of plague, murder, ghosts and witches.

Discover Stratford-upon-Avon's sinister side on this guided walking tour. Explore the town's winding streets and hear tales of plague, murder, ghosts, torture and witches.

Hop-on to a City Sightseeing Stratford-Upon-Avon bus tour and enjoy unlimited hop on hop off for 24 or 48 hours. Discover sights such as Shakespeare’s Birthplace, as you travel on an open-top, double-decker bus with panoramic views of the city.

Enjoy a full day exploring the beautiful Cotswolds with a local guide. Take in stunning landscapes and picture-postcard towns and villages.

Visit some of the most popular tourist attractions in England on this Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Cotswolds tour from London. Learn about the history of Oxford, see Shakespeare’s Schoolroom, and enjoy a drive through the picturesque Cotswolds.

Visit the medieval Warwick Castle and the home of William Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon on a full-day tour from London. Drive through the Cotswolds villages and enjoy a walking tour of Oxford.

See some of the most beautiful spots in the UK on this excellent tour of Shakespeare’s birthplace Stratford-upon-Avon and an official Area of Outstanding Beauty, the Cotswolds.

From rolling Cotswolds hills to a medieval fortress, this full-day tour takes you to several fascinating sights. See Warwick Castle, Shakespeare’s birthplace, and the historic town of Oxford as you drive through the Cotswolds on an exciting whirlwind tour

Discover Oxford on a guided walking tour from London. Visit Stratford-upon-Avon to see William Shakespeare's birthplace as well as his schoolroom and guildhall. Explore inside Warwick Castle.