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The Alternative Shakespeare Tour

Get up close and personal with William Shakespeare. Discover some of the Bard’s best-kept secrets on our exclusive tour! Includes a lavish three-course meal at a historic inn. The Tour Prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey, peel back the layers of time to explore Shakespeare’s life outside of Stratford-upon-Avon. Inviting you to step into the very footsteps of the world’s greatest playwright! Our comfortable minibus will pick you up from Rother Market Square, Rother Street, Stratford Upon Avon CV37 6LT (opposite One Stop shop) every Sunday at 11:00 or 14.30 We will visit eight villages described in his rhymes/ poems and quotes, gain a fresh and unique insight into Shakespeare’s social life outside of Stratford Upon Avon. Enjoy the beautiful Warwickshire countryside as we tour Shakespeare’s favourite drinking establishments, where he loved to gamble, laugh with his friends and found muses for his timeless works. Uncover the villages that whispered inspiration into Shakespeare ears, inspiring many of his poems and plays, every play laced with references to alcohol!

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Self Guided City Walk & Interactive Treasure Hunt

Embark on a self-guided adventure through historic Stratford-upon-Avon with the Go Quest Adventures app. Find clues, solve puzzles and complete challenges as you explore the area's top landmarks and hidden gems.

Farmer's Market

Surrounded by the rich agricultural landscape of rural Warwickshire there are always some very tasty treats on offer in the Rother Street Farmer's Markets...

Compton Verney Art Gallery and Park

Discover the unique delights of Compton Verney, where there is something for everyone to enjoy. 120 acres of stunning parkland and lake surround an award winning art gallery and gift shop.

RSC Clore Learning Centre

Working as actors, students will explore the plays practically unlocking language and characters as we do in RSC rehearsal rooms. Workshops start with a warm up which encourages teamwork and introduces them to key themes of the play.

Go Cotswolds - Day Tours of the Cotswolds

Award-winning small-group day tours of the Cotswolds from Stratford-upon-Avon

The Royal Shakespeare Company and Theatres - The Other Place

The Other Place is a creative hub for learning, research and development with rehearsal rooms and a 200-seat studio theatre.

The Alternative Shakespeare Tour

An alternative tour (via our comfortable mini bus) looking at William Shakespeare's personal life just outside of Stratford. Visiting 8 villages he had great affection for. Finishing up at a 16th century inn (in the beautiful Warwickshire Countryside) to

Shakespeare's Schoolroom and Guildhall

Join in a Tudor school lesson,
dress up Tudor-style for a selfie,
play Tudor games and get messy with quill and ink, marvel at our medieval wall paintings, brush up on your Latin!

Hall's Croft

Hall's Croft was home to Shakespeare's eldest daughter Susanna and her esteemed husband Dr John Hall before they moved to New Place on Shakespeare's death.

Ragley Hall

A warm welcome to Ragley Hall, ancestral seat of the Hertford family for over 300 years.  Set in thousands of acres of its own estate overlooking unspoilt Warwickshire countryside since its initial opening in 1958.

Recreation Centre

A large open public space which includes football pitches and a play area.

Hidcote Manor and Gardens (National Trust)

Arts and Crafts-inspired garden with intricately designed outdoor spaces in the rolling Cotswold hills.