Stratford Cruise, The Cotswolds & Lunch At The Castle

Itinerary

Day 1

Join your coach this morning as we head for our first visit to Sudeley Castle. With royal connections spanning a thousand years, this Tudor castle has played an important role in the turbulent and changing times of England’s past. The castle rooms contain many fascinating treasures, from ancient Roman times to the present day while outside are award-winning gardens. The castle was once home to Katherine Parr, the last of King Henry VIII’s six wives, and she is buried in the 15th-century church within the grounds. We enjoy a light lunch during our visit here which normally consists of open sandwiches served on local artisan bread, small savoury eats, garnished with home-made coleslaw and kettle crisps, served with a choice of tea or coffee.

Day 2

After a hearty breakfast, we head out to experience some of the prettiest places in the Cotswolds on a scenic drive though this quintessentially English region. Absorb the views over the area’s rolling hills, honey-stone houses and lush meadows as we travel through picture-postcard towns and villages. We will stop in at least two of the Cotswolds’ most beautiful towns and villages including historic Broadway, known as the 'Jewel of the Cotswolds' with its pretty High Street lined with horse chestnut trees and mixture of period houses and picturesque honey coloured Cotswold stone cottages.

Day 3

After a leisurely start and a full English Breakfast, we bid farewell to our hotel and head to the nearby lovely town of Stratford-upon-Avon, forever associated with William Shakespeare. It is a thriving market town on the banks of the River Avon, filled with lovely half-timbered buildings and scenic riverside walks. We include a 40-minute river cruise to see the sights from the Avon followed by some free time. Fans of The Bard can visit his birthplace, and there’s a chance to wander the riverside gardens or discover the town’s shops and tearooms.

Rejoin your coach later for your return journey home.

Tour includes

• 2 nights stay at a 4* hotel with English breakfast & evening meal
• Entrance to Sudeley Castle with light lunch#
• Excursion through The Cotswolds with stops at at least two of the most famous locations*
• Visit to Stratford-upon-Avon with river cruise
• Direct Coach Travel
• Net Zero Carbon

# Please inform us at the time of booking of any special dietary requirements
* Actual places visited may vary due to various factors

Sudeley Castle & Gardens

INCLUDED Visitor DestinationHome to Elizabeth, Lady Ashcombe, and the Dent-Brocklehurst family, Sudeley Castle and Gardens has 1,000 years of history to explore. Follow in the footsteps of Kings, Queens, the good, the great, and the controversial. Explore ten exquisite, award-winning gardens. Discover castle rooms and historic exhibitions or take in the rose-covered Richard III ruins of the 15th century royal apartments which became a target for Oliver Cromwell’s troops during the English Civil War.

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Cotswolds Villages including Broadway

INCLUDED Visitor Destination

The world famous Cotswolds are the largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England, covering nearly 800 square miles over 5 counties. You are sure to fall in love with the honey-coloured stone, quaint villages and lively market towns and rolling hills, the ‘wolds’ themselves.

Often referred to as the 'Jewel of the Cotswolds', beautiful and historic Broadway is a memorable place to visit with its pretty High Street lined with horse chestnut trees and mixture of period houses and picturesque honey coloured Cotswold stone cottages which have lured visitors for centuries. It is a real pleasure to browse the cute shops and tea rooms. Perhaps pay a visit to the lovely Lygon Arms Hotel and snuggle by the fire with a tasty treat. It is intriguing to think that, during the Civil War, Oliver Cromwell actually spent the night before the Battle of Worcester here, while King Charles Ihad previously used the building to meet and rally his royalist supporters. 

Stratford-upon-Avon

INCLUDED Visitor DestinationStratford-upon-Avon is best known as the birthplace of England’s most famous bard, William Shakespeare. It is a pretty historic market town situated on the banks of the River Avon and a popular tourist destination attracting over three million visitors a year. With its beautiful surroundings, wide range of tourist attractions and great shopping, it’s not hard to see why this town is such a hit with coach trip visitors.

Delve into the Bard's life and legacy with a visit to Shakespeare's Birthplace. Take a leisurely stroll along the picturesque streets of the town centre, adorned with charming Tudor buildings, and visit the historic Holy Trinity Church, where Shakespeare is buried. For a scenic perspective, embark on a tranquil River Avon cruise, meandering through the picturesque countryside and passing by some of the town's most iconic landmarks. The historic Garrick Inn is one of the towns oldest buildings, dating back to the 16th century, though some parts of this traditional half-timbered building may be as old as the 14th century, and has witnessed centuries of stories, including tales of the plague!

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Accommodation

Delta Hotels Marriott Warwick

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