Tours & Activities in Stratford-upon-Avon

Book your tickets for a self-guided audio tour in Stratford upon Avon and discover the life of Shakespeare

Follow in William Shakespeare's footsteps at his family homes in Stratford-upon-Avon. Visit the iconic birthplace, the beautiful Anne Hathaway's cottage, and New Place, the site of his final home.

Shakespeare Distillery is the only working distillery in Stratford upon Avon. We look to the Tudor period to influence the spirits we produce. Our award-winning Stratford Gin has flavours based on a Tudor herb garden.

See 12 attractions in Warwickshire and beyond including the 5 Shakespeare homes

Discover Shakespeare's birthplace of Stratford-upon-Avon aboard an open-top bus and get a sense of this charming city's fascinating history.

Discover Stratford-upon-Avon with a local guide on this 1.5-hour walking tour. Visit the town from its origins and learn more about Shakespeare's hometown.

Discover Stratford-upon-Avon's sinister side on this guided walking tour. Explore the town's winding streets and hear tales of plague, murder, ghosts, torture and witches.

Experience the 'secret' side of the Cotswolds with a local guide in a small and friendly group size of up to 16 people. On our Secret Cotswolds tour, we'll explore picture-postcard Cotswold towns and villages. As well as better-known Broadway and Burford, you'll also escape the crowds to some stunning locations, including an ancient stone circle and villages full of traditional Cotswold charm. If you select pick up from our Stratford-upon-Avon location, please meet at the Shakespeare's Birthplace Coach Terminal at 08.50 for 09.00 departure. If you're travelling by train from Birmingham, then Stratford-upon-Avon train station is just a 5-10 minute walk from our pick up spot. We then travel to Moreton-in-Marsh rail station to collect our final passengers. If you select pick up from Moreton-in-Marsh, please arrive at 09.30. There are direct trains to Moreton-in-Marsh from London, Reading, Oxford or Worcester.

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Explore the medieval town of Stratford-upon-Avon, famous for being the birthplace of England's most famous writer with this Shakespeare's England Explorer Pass.

Discover Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwickshire with The Explorer Pass. Visit top attractions like Warwick Castle, Shakespeare's Birthplace, and more!

Walk with a guide through 1400 years of history of Stratford-Upon-Avon. Hear fascinating stories as you see buildings dating from 1269 AD and find out all about William Shakespeare.

Small group luxury mini coach Tour departing from Stratford-upon-Avon & Moreton-in-Marsh with overnight night accommodation in your very own 2-bedroom holiday cottage in the heart of Stratford-Upon-Avon. Start with a full-day Cotswold tour, which will take you to some of the most well-known spots, including Arlington Cottages and Bourton-on-the-Water before heading to your accommodation in Stratford-upon-Avon. On your second day wake up and enjoy a full day exploring Stratford-Upon-Avon, including Shakespeare's houses, the Guilded Chapel and Anne Hathaways Cottage. After your full day of touring we'll drop you back off at either Stratford-upon-Avon train Station or Moreton-in-Marsh. Free entry pass into Shakespeare’s historic houses are available to purchase and use on your second day.

Discover the house where William Shakespeare was born: the man who is, for many, the greatest writer of all time. Visit the stage of his youth!

Walk in Shakespeare's footsteps and explore the house where he was born and grew up in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Our traditional afternoon tea experience - baking class is a perfect way to experience England. We will be cooking or baking in our lovely venue, which is a traditional English building and you'll love the interior decor. We are located in town center.

Delight your spooky side with this ghost-themed walking tour in Stratford-upon-Avon. Explore Tutor World, one of the most haunted buildings in the country, with a costumed guide by lantern light.

The tour takes place through one of the most historic (and haunted) buildings in Stratford upon Avon. The character guide will relate the history and ghostly tales relating to the building - from war and plague, to murder and apparitions! The tour takes place in a building with low beams and uneven floors. Lanterns will be provide to help navigate through the shadowy corridors of this ancient spooky building!

Enjoy a full day exploring the beautiful Cotswolds on a guided tour from Stratford-upon-Avon or Moreton-in-Marsh. Take in stunning landscapes and picture-postcard towns and villages.

Here at The Dough House we create warm, homely experiences where you can learn how to cook or bake, share some fun with your friends and family or celebrate a special occasion. Best part of our job is creating memorable experiences for our guests. Whichever you fancy, an afternoon tea, ravioli or sourdough bread and pastry experience... We will be cooking or baking in our lovely venue, which is a traditional building and you'll love the interior decor. We are located in town center.

Take a walking tour of Oxford, and drive through the Cotswolds on this day trip from London. Explore Shakespeare’s birthplace and Stratford-Upon-Avon and visit Warwick Castle with a medieval host.

Take a city break from London and discover Warwick and Stratford-Upon-Avon in a new way, with these 2 self-guided audio walking tours around Warwickshire! Our first audio tour will give you an introduction to the dynamic streets of Warwick, exploring from the Castle Bridge to St Mary's Church and Warwick Castle. These are the perfect key attractions for anyone interested in Celtic Settlements, Saxon Invasion, Medieval Warfare and the legacy of traditional towns in modern Britain.  The next tour will guide you along with Stratford-Upon-Avon, and the popular Shakespeare's Tudor-era house, Shakespeare's Birthplace & Schoolroom, the Guildhall and the Holy Trinity Church where you’ll find Shakespeare’s grave. We’ll hear the secret stories about Shakespeareʼs life, learning about the tales, mysteries and family drama that live on in this quaint market town. Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets

Get entry tickets to Anne Hathaway's Cottage, a quintessentially English thatched cottage outside of Stratford-upon-Avon where Shakespeare's wife Anne Hathaway grew up and stayed until her marriage.

Are visits to the beautiful city of Bath and the iconic prehistoric landmark Stonehenge high on your bucket list? New for 2024, you can now visit these two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in one day, on a day trip from Stratford-upon-Avon or Moreton-in-Marsh. There's no need to take multiple exhausting day trips from London - instead, make your base in Shakespeare's hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon, or stay in the pretty Cotswold market town of Moreton-in-Marsh. From here, you can join our Bath & Stonehenge tour, as well as several other small group guided tours of the Cotswolds. Our fun, friendly guides are all local to the Cotswolds and we look forward to welcoming you to our home!

Discover this exciting Tudor Life museum in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon. Enjoy an interactive tour with many photo opportunities, informational videos, and the chance to try writing with a quill.

See why us locals love the Cotswolds! On this one-day tour, you'll get out of the minibus and into the countryside to explore Broadway Tower, Broadway and Burford, and experience the Cotswolds' celebrated walking trails. You'll enjoy up to three glorious walks on this tour: a short walk to Broadway Tower Country Park for panoramic views and red deer sightings (1 mile/1.6km); Broadway Tower to Broadway following The Cotswold Way (1.5 miles/2.4km; optional); figure-of-eight walk in the Windrush Valley to 3 secluded Cotswold villages (2.75 miles/4.5km; shorter option available; optional). Between stops, travel the narrow country lanes, while your friendly local driver-guide brings the Cotswolds to life with a fun live commentary. Tour includes pick-up from central Stratford-upon-Avon or Moreton-in-Marsh railway station, enabling an easy connection by train London, Reading, Oxford, Worcester or Birmingham.

Discover where William Shakespeare was educated and inspired to become the world's greatest playwright.

Here at The Dough House we create warm, homely experiences where you can learn how to cook or bake, share some fun with your friends and family or celebrate a special occasion. Best part of our job is creating memorable experiences for our guests. Whichever you fancy, an afternoon tea, ravioli or sourdough bread and pastry experience...

Explore Stratford-Upon-Avon's key sights with a local guide. See key sights like the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Town Hall, and the Holy Trinity Church, all whilst enjoying the beauty of Stratford!

Here at The Dough House we create warm, homely experiences where you can learn how to cook or bake, share some fun with your friends and family or celebrate a special occasion. Best part of our job is creating memorable experiences for our guests. Whichever you fancy, an afternoon tea, ravioli or sourdough bread and pastry experience...