Day 2
We then travel through the rolling Warwickshire hills to Stratford-upon-Avon, a market town at the edge of the Forest of Arden, made famous for being the birthplace of the world-famous playwright William Shakespeare. We'll visit the Tudor-style birthplace of William Shakespeare, gaining a fascinating insight into his childhood with its typical parlour, bedrooms, kitchen, buttery and of course the glove-maker's workshop used by John, Shakespeare's father. There'll be time to explore this charming market town, the streets lined with unusual shops and boutiques.

We'll take you to your 3 star Hotel in Stratford Town Centre near all the major bars, cafes and restaurants so that you can enjoy your evening in Stratford taking in a play at one of the theatres, or strolling through the pedestrian-friendly town centre and enjoying a meal out at one of the many restaurants. The next morning, after breakfast at your hotel you spend the morning in Stratford where the choice is yours - visit Hall's Croft, the home of Shakespeare's daughter, or the comprehensive exhibition adjacent to the Birthplace or stroll along the banks of the River Avon by the Bancroft Gardens.

Your coach will pick you up, and then it's a short drive over to Warwick Castle, most of its magnificent towers and ramparts still intact. Warwick Castle will take you back through its 1,000 year history as you enter over the footbridge to a bygone world of banquets, battles and ceremony. Visit the Tussaud’s waxworks, or if you're feeling brave, visit the spine-chilling dungeons where prisoners were tortured! You might wish to stroll through the Castle's delightful and lovingly tended gardens set in the peaceful surroundings of England's finest medieval Castle. During the summer months, archery, falconry and jousting take place. In the afternoon we'll then take you back to London.