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Charms of the Cotswolds
Sit back and admire the surrounding views of the Cotswolds as we head to the beautiful market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, renowned for its traditional stone architecture and wonderful collection of artisan boutiques. We then continue to the quintessential Cotswold village of Broadway, often referred to as the ‘Jewel of the Cotswolds’, with its picturesque High Street lined with golden-hued stone buildings, boutique shops, art galleries and tea rooms.
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Charms of the Cotswolds
The beautiful town of Stratford-upon-Avon awaits, forever associated with William Shakespeare. Fans of The Bard can visit the house in which he was born, and there’s a chance to wander the riverside gardens or discover the town’s theatres, including the Swan Theatre, home of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
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Stow-on-the-Wold & Broadway: Cotswolds Villages Excursion
Explore the Cotswolds’ honey-stone heartlands with time in Stow-on-the-Wold market square and along Broadway High Street, lined with galleries, boutiques and tea rooms. Wander golden Cotswold stone lanes, browse antiques and artisan finds, and soak in the village atmosphere framed by low dry-stone walls and cottage gardens.
Learn how Stow’s prosperity sprang from the medieval wool trade heritage, and discover Broadway’s Arts and Crafts connections. Admire centuries-old coaching inns that evoke the region’s role on the historic Fosse Way.
Stratford-upon-Avon: Riverside Town Visit
Visit Shakespeare’s hometown to stroll half-timbered streets on Henley Street, pause by the River Avon, and view Shakespeare’s Birthplace. Take in the culture-rich setting around the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and browse gardens and bookshops near Bancroft Gardens.
Absorb Tudor character shaped by guilds and merchants, with stories that nurtured The Bard. From timbered gables to riverside swans, the town blends lively market life with literary heritage, inviting photos, reflection and a taste of Warwickshire charm.
Shakespeare’s Birthplace Museum Entry
Step inside Shakespeare’s Birthplace on Henley Street to see original timbers, period rooms and curated exhibits. Meet knowledgeable hosts who share family stories that animate everyday Tudor life in the house where the young playwright grew up.
This visit is at additional cost and bookable on tour, subject to availability during your Stratford stop. Learn about John Shakespeare’s glove-making trade and the family’s standing in Elizabethan society, adding depth to your time around the town’s theatres and riverside gardens.
