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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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Tudor World

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

Everyman Cinema

4 screen cinema in Stratford upon Avon

Go Cotswolds - Day Tours of the Cotswolds

Fun, Friendly, Guided Tours of The Cotswolds with a Local Family Business·

While visiting Stratford-upon-Avon, explore the nearby Cotswolds too! From the fascinating city of Bath to tiny picture-perfect villages and idyllic countryside

The Haunted Ghost Tour by Lantern Light!

The tour takes place with the historic Shrieves House in Sheep Street, an Elizabethan building on a site dating back to the start of the town in 1196. Is said to be one of the most haunted buildings in the country.

British Motor Museum Gaydon

The British Motor Museum - the world's largest collection of historic British cars. Celebrating the past, present and future of British motoring.

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.

Upton House (National Trust)

Come and see how Lord & Lady Bearsted made Upton House and Gardens the perfect country retreat for their family in the 1930s. You can also discover Lord Bearsted's famous art collection including works by Bosch, Stubbs and Canaletto.

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!