Stratford-upon-Avon Explorer Pass Experience

The Explorer Pass by Shakespeare's England is an added value pass covering Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick and the surrounding countryside. The region is home to Shakespeare as well as many other historical highlights! The pass includes the region’s finest attractions like Warwick Castle, Shakespeare’s Schoolroom, Stratford Butterfly Farm, Kenilworth Castle, the British Motor Museum and many more!
Simple and easy to use, the pass is available as a 1, 2, or 3-day pass. Present the pass QR code at any attraction included to enter for free. It really is sightseeing made easy!

The Explorer Pass comes with a live booking app where you can book your attractions, manage your admissions, and find information about all of the attractions plus any special offers included with the pass.

An Example 1-Day Itinerary:

Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall,
Shakespeare Distillery,
Stratford Butterfly Farm,
Avon Boating.

Meeting Point

Warwick Castle

Castle Lane, , Warwick, CV34 4QU

What to expect:

Duration: between 1 day and 3 days

Warwick Castle

Castle Lane, , Warwick, CV34 4QU

Warwick Castle dates back to 914. The Medieval Fortress is one of the finest and most well-preserved castles in the UK.

3 hours

Shakespeare's Birthplace

Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6QW

Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace to walk in Shakespeare’s footsteps and explore the house where he was born and grew up.

2 hours

Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall

Church Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6HB

Explore the very room where William Shakespeare sat in the 1570s

2 hours

Anne Hathaway's Cottage & Gardens

22 Cottage Lane, , Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 9HH

Visit Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, the beautiful 500 year old cottage where Shakespeare courted his bride-to-be.

2 hours

The MAD Museum

4-5 Henley Street, , Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6PT

The MAD (Mechanical Art and Design) Museum does what it says on the tin! This quirky attraction located in the centre of Stratford-upon -Avon, houses around 60 interactive mechanical contraptions and is the only one of its kind in the UK.
Perfect for the whole family, The MAD Museum is a fantastic playground for adults and an exciting treasure trove for inquisitive kids. As well as being highly interactive and a lot of fun, this eccentric museum appeals to those with curious and methodical brains too. If you like art, design, science and/or engineering, The MAD Museum is for you.

The MAD Museum is a celebration of all things mechanically weird and wonderful. Rolling ball machines, water clocks, interactive light walls, 3D faces, giant rocking birds and much more.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Stratford Butterfly Farm

Swan_s Nest Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 7LS

The UK's largest tropical butterfly paradise. Come rain or shine enjoy the unique pleasure of discovering hundreds of the world’s most beautiful butterflies flying in an exotic environment of tropical blossom with splashing waterfalls and fish filled pools. Situated in the historic market town of Stratford-upon-Avon.

2 hours

Avon Boating Ltd

Swans Nest Boathouse, Swans Nest, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 7LS, UK

Take in the stunning sights of Stratford-upon-Avon with a 30 minute river cruise.
See the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and Holy Trinity Church (the site of Shakespeare’s tomb)
Free audio guide to learn about the famous sights as you go

45 minutes

Shakespeare Distillery

Unit A Drayton Manor Dr, Drayton, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 9RQ, UK

Ever wondered how gin is made? Join us for a fun and informative tour around our working distillery in Stratford upon Avon. You will discover how gin is made, learn about its history, and experience the many different ingredients we use.

2 hours

Kenilworth Castle

Castle Green, Off Castle Road, Kenilworth, CV8 1NG

The medieval fortress of Kenilworth Castle is one of the largest historic visitor attractions in the West Midlands and one of the most spectacular castle ruins in England. Kenilworth is the perfect place for the whole family to explore where kings and queens once danced and dined, climb the ramparts and enjoy the authentically recreated Elizabethan Garden, an exhibition.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Shakespeare's New Place

22 Chapel St, , Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6EP

Discover beautiful gardens and specially-commissioned artworks at New Place, the site of William Shakespeare’s grand family home.

1 hour

Stoneleigh Abbey

The Estate Office, Kenilworth, CV8 2LF

Founded in 1154 as a Cistercian monastic house has connections to Queen Victoria, Prince Charles and Jane Austen. Built on a land grant from King Henry II, it was later converted into the Leigh family home.
The older portion of the house, built from local red sandstone, was started in 1561 and successive generations added to the design. The newest part of the house was completed around 1720 and was designed by Francis Smith of Warwick.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Compton Verney Art Gallery and Park

Compton Verney, CV35 9HZ

Step out of the ordinary at Compton Verney with 120 acres of art, nature, and creativity.

2 hours

British Motor Museum

Banbury Road, Lighthorne Heath, CV35 0BJ

The British Motor Museum is home to the world’s largest collection of historic British cars. Take a walk down the ‘Time Road’ and discover how both motoring and family life has changed through the decades.
Travel through ‘Making British Cars’ and see how influential the motor industry has been over the years. Get ‘Under the Skin’ and unravel the mystery of how cars work with interactive exhibits.

Enjoy a free guided tours with one of the enthusiastic guides who will help bring the cars to life.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

What's included:

• Admission to all 14 attractions

Not included:

• Transport to and from attractions