Centre Stage for Gin, Tea and Shakespeare

4 Day break to Stratford upon Avon, staying at the Crowne Plaze, Stratford upon Avon

Centre Stage for Gin, Tea and Shakespeare

Straddling the River Avon, Stratford-upon-Avon is the 16th-century birthplace of William Shakespeare and a vision of beamed houses, medieval halls and quaint alleyways. Our hotel is perfectly placed to enjoy this romantic market town. Our packaged tour includes a cream tea cruise along the Avon, tastings at the artisanal gin-making Shakespeare Distillery and a day free to trace the hallowed footsteps of the Bard himself (Shakespeare's Houses - entrance not included).

Crowne Plaza, Stratford upon Avon

A stunning riverside hotel set amid landscaped gardens beside the River Avon and just a short walk from the town centre. Crowne Plaza Stratfford upon Avon offers the perfect base to explore this unforgettable historic town.

4 Star
WiFi
Bar/Lounge
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Fitness centre
Lift

Your Tour Includes:

3 nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
1 hour River Avon Sightseeing Cruise with a cream tea
Shakespeare Distillery Guided Tour and Tasting Experience
A visit to Shakespeare's Schoolroom and Guildhall
Free time in Stratford upon Avon to explore the many attractions and landmarks

Day 1

Travel to the Crowne Plaza Stratford upon Avon in time for Dinner.

Day 2

We begin today with a 1-hour morning River Avon sightseeing cruise, gliding past Stratford’s sights and tree-lined riverbanks. Admire the views from our comfortable boat and tuck into a cream tea as we sail. This afternoon, we visit the Shakespeare Distillery, an artisan producer of historically themed spirits, including Stratford Gin. Here, we enjoy a guided tour and tasting experience, seeing how the drinks are made in the working distillery, discovering their history and ingredients, and finishing with a tutored tasting of the hand-crafted spirits, including a refreshing gin & tonic.

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Day 3

Today is at leisure in this wonderful town and birthplace of our greatest playwright, William Shakespeare. We enjoy a visit to Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall where we discover more about his early schooldays and where he first experienced theatre. The rest of the day is free, perhaps visit Anne Hathaway’s cottage, a 500-year-old Tudor cottage where the Bard courted his bride-to-be (entrance is extra). We have time for a stroll along the river, or pop in and out of the varied shops, making sure to stop for lunch in one of the many cafés, pubs and restaurants, before getting a bit more involved in the town’s history, there is plenty of it. Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace, and walk in the playwright’s famous footsteps, exploring his childhood home, hear tales of his family life and see objects from the Trust’s world class collection.

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Day 4

After breakfast, we make our way home.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner, CT=Cream Tea

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