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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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Shakespeare's Walking Tour

The tour is the life and times of William Shakespeare, related in an entertaining way by Will himself as he guides you through his home Town!

Shakespeare's Birthplace

Walk in the footsteps of Shakespeare and explore his childhood world. Hear tales of his family life and get up close to rare objects from the world class collections and discover how the extraordinary William Shakespeare continues to shape our lives today

The Bear Pit Theatre

100 seat theatre in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon

Open Air Bus Tours

If you are looking for a slightly quicker way to see as much as Stratford-upon-Avon can offer , is to use one of the Sightseeing Open Air Busses,

Stratford Minigolf

Minigolf on the Recreation Ground

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

Tudor World

Tudor World is an unusual small independent museum set within a Tudor property in Stratford upon Avon.

Chedham's Yard

Discover this secret Wheelwrights, Blacksmiths and much more?

Hidcote Manor and Gardens (National Trust)

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

Clue B or Not Clue B - Detective Adventure

An immersive and interactive outdoor escapade on the streets of Stratford for groups of 2-5 people. Experience a mixture of interactions, delightful puzzles, and hilarious moments, can you put the pieces of information together to solve the mystery?

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!