Stratford-upon-Avon Shakespeare Village Tour

Prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey and peel back the layers of time to explore Shakespeare's life outside of Stratford-upon-Avon. We invite you to step into the very footsteps of the world's greatest playwright!
Our comfortable minibus will pick you up from Market Square, Rother Street, Stratford Upon Avon CV37 6LT (opp. One Stop shop) every Sunday 11:00-14:30

Visiting eight villages described in his rhymes, poems, and quotes, gaining a fresh and unique insight into Shakespeare's social life outside of Stratford Upon Avon. After the 6 village Wixford we will stop for food (90mins) for a traditional 3 course English carvery
Enjoy the beautiful Warwickshire countryside as we tour Shakespeare's favourite drinking establishments, where he loved to gamble, laugh with his friends, and find muses for his timeless works. Uncover the villages that whispered inspiration into Shakespeare's ears, inspiring many of his poems and plays, with every play laced with references to alcohol!

What's included:

• In-person Guide: English

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours

Welford on Avon

Welford on Avon

According to local history, William Shakespeare was on his way
back to Stratford upon Avon in the rain after meeting Drayton and Ben Jonson for a drink at
the ’Bell Inn Welford, when he contracted fatal pneumonia

10 minutes

Long Marston

Long Marston

Known as one of the Shakespeare villages, ‘Dancing Marston’.
Long Marston was the starting point for Shakespeare and his friends legendary drinking
contest with the Bidford-on-Avon club.

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Pebworth

Pebworth

Visit St. Michael’s Church, where Shakespeare is said to have visited on several occasions.

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Bidford-on-Avon

Bidford-on-Avon

Visit the famous 13th century ‘Falcon Inn Pub’ where he spent many a night drinking and gambling with his friends.
One night at the ‘Falcon’ he took part in a drinking contest, ending up drunk and slept under a crab tree for days. The tree, along the main road to Bidford-on-Avon, became a shrine and target of souvenir hunters until what was left of it was rooted up in 1824. After the tree had disappeared it acquired celebrity status.

15 minutes

Broom

Broom

As mentioned in his rhyme ‘Beggerley Broom’ a small village near Bidfrod and Wixford

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Wixford

Wixford

Your tour takes a break here towards the end at our historic 16th Century Inn, Three Horseshoes Wixford, where you will indulge in a sumptuous traditional homemade three-course English carvery, all included in your tour price!
The perfect way to end your day filled with exquisite history and culture.
Plenty of time to take photos ‘Restaurant time 1hr 30mins

1 hour, 30 minutes

Exhall

Exhall

On the way back to Stratford we will pass through Exhall as quoted by Shakespeare in his rhyme ‘Dodging Exhall’
A very quaint village close to Wixford and Bidford on Avon

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Temple Grafton

Temple Grafton

On the way back to Stratford we will pass through Temple Grafton village as quoted by Shakespeare in his rhyme 'Hungry Grafton'

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