The Cotswolds & Shakespeare Country End Of Summer Special

Itinerary

Day 1

Join your coach this morning and travel to the Cotswolds with its picture-postcard villages and the picturesque rolling hills overlooking ancient honey-coloured period buildings. We will stop at 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 2

After a hearty breakfast, we travel to Leamington Spa for a morning visit and then to Warwick for the afternoon.

Royal Leamington Spa is an elegant town in the heart of rural Warwickshire with its tree lined avenues, squares and beautiful gardens. It was once just a tiny village, but the mineral springs here brought it fame and fortune around 1800. Stroll down the wide boulevards, admire the stunning architecture and pretty parks, and immerse yourself in this Regency town.

Warwick is famous for its castle, but there are many other hidden delights to be found in this beautiful town. Warwick and its historic buildings have featured in the BBC TV’s drama series ‘Dangerfield’, ‘Pride and Prejudice’, ‘Tom Jones’ and Granada Television’s ‘Moll Flanders’. You may wish to take afternoon tea in one of the town’s tearooms or visit one of the many museums.

Day 3

After a full English Breakfast, we bid farewell to our hotel and head to the 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. Fans of The Bard can visit his birthplace, and there’s a chance to wander the riverside gardens or discover the town’s theatres including the Swan Theatre, home of the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Tour includes

• 2 nights stay at a 4* hotel with English breakfast & evening meal
• Drive through Cotswolds with stops at two of the most famous locations*
• Free time to explore Warwick
• Excursion to Royal Leamington Spa
• Visit to Stratford-upon-Avon
• Direct Coach Travel
• Net Zero Carbon Offset Certificate

* Actual places visited may vary due to various factors

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. 

Royal Leamington Spa

INCLUDED Visitor DestinationRoyal Leamington Spa is a beautiful and prosperous town located in the heart of Warwickshire. With a current population of around 50,000, the town’s growth was largely due to the natural spa springs that were discovered and commercialised in the nineteenth century. This Regency town boasts magnificent tree-lined avenues, pleasant squares and the Royal Pump Rooms which house this elegant town’s museum and art gallery. With unique shopping, spa treatments and great places to eat you will see why it is often described as 'the best bits of London all in a 10 minute walk'!

Warwick

Warwick is famous for its magnificent castle, superb specialist and independent shops, historic charm and a fantastic range of places to eat & drink.
Visit the magnificent Warwick Castle, gaze at the ancient artefacts in St Mary’s Church or take a leisurely stroll by the River Avon, there’s something for everyone.

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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