Stratford & The Cotswolds

Delightful Stratford-upon-Avon, a famous market town with more than 800 years of history, set in the beautiful rural Warwickshire countryside on the banks of the River Avon. Known the world over as the birthplace of the most celebrated playwright, William Shakespeare, Stratford-Upon-Avon is unsurprisingly one of Britain's most visited towns. Thanks to careful preservation the town still boasts numerous picturesque timbered buildings and streets that haven't changed much since Shakespeare's day. We will also enjoy a scenic drive through the Cotswolds to the pretty villages of Stow-on-the-Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh and Broadway.

HILTON DOUBLETREE STRATFORD UPON AVON

The Hilton Doubletree Stratford is ideally located in the centre of Stratford and only a short walk to the main attractions. All bedrooms feature air conditioning, television, telephone, Wi-Fi, iron / ironing board, safe, hairdryer plus tea and coffee making facilities. The hotel also features a restaurant and bar area plus a fitness room. Lift to all floors.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS TRAVEL PACKAGE

Accommodation with Breakfast
Excursions as described in the tour itinerary
Return coach travel from your local pick up point

Day One

We travel south to the lovely historic town of Stratford upon Avon and the centrally located Hilton Doubletree Stratford Hotel where we stay for the next two nights. The afternoon is then free to commence exploring this lovely old town with its timber framed buildings, steeped in culture and history and offering a wealth of things to see and do.

Day Two

We spend a day in the picturesque Cotswolds, a delightful landscape of rolling hills and lovely honey-stoned villages. This morning, we begin with a visit to the market town of Moreton-in-Marsh, located in the heart of the Cotswolds. Embrace its characterful charm and beautiful honey coloured stone buildings as you wander down the elegant High Street. We then continue through the Cotswolds and onto the delightful market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, the highest of the Cotswolds' towns and historically an important trading centre where the quaint Market Square is flanked by town houses, independent shops, antique centres and cosy cafés. There will be time for some lunch and to explore Stow-on-the-Wold before we continue our journey to the pretty village of Broadway, often referred to as the 'Jewel of the Cotswolds' with its ancient Cotswold stone cottages and numerous shops and tearooms.

Day Three

A further morning at leisure to explore Stratford upon Avon. Perhaps take a sightseeing tour on an open top bus or a relaxing river cruise and maybe visit some of the Shakespeare properties that are amongst the most famous buildings in Britain. We leave Stratford mid-afternoon and commence our journey home to North Wales.

B=Breakfast Included

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Abergele	Abergele, Bowling Green Bus Stop
Bangor, Nelson Pub	Bangor, Bus Stop Opposite Nelson Pub
Bethel	Bethel, Primary School Bus Stop
Bontnewydd	Bontnewydd, Bus Stop Near Chip Shop
Bryngwran	Bryngwran, School Entrance
Caergeiliog	Caergeiliog, Outside Sportsmans Pub
Caernarfon, Morrisons	Caernarfon, Morrisons Bus Stop
Chester	Chester, Holiday Inn South Hotel Bus Stop
Chirk	Chirk, Moreton Park Garden Centre
Colwyn Bay	Colwyn Bay, Railway Station Bus Stop
Criccieth, Medical Centre	Criccieth, Medical Centre Bus Stop
Ewloe	Ewloe, Outside St David's Park Hotel
Gaerwen	Gaerwen, Stermat Car Park
Gwalchmai	Gwalchmai, Opposite Clock
Holyhead	Holyhead, Bus Stop Outside Ferry Terminal Entrance
Llandudno Jct. Station	Llandudno Junction, Station Hotel Bus Stop
Llandygai	Llandygai, Penrhyn Castle Entrance
Llanfairpwll	Llanfairpwll, Pringles Car Park (Parking not permitted at Pringles car park)
Llanfairpwll Park & Ride	Llanfairpwll, Park & Ride
Llangefni	Llangefni, Church Street Bus Stop
Llanrug	Llanrug, Arvonia Garage
Oswestry	Oswestry, Mile End Services Coach Park
Penygroes	Penygroes, Crossroads (Outside Victoria Hotel)
Porthmadog	Porthmadog, Tesco Bus Stop
Pwllheli	Pwllheli, Bus Station
St. Asaph	St. Asaph, Bus Stop Outside Petrol Station
Valley	Valley, Opposite Valley Hotel
Wrexham	Wrexham, Bus Stand Lord Street
Y Felinheli, Victoria	Y Felinheli, Victoria Hotel Bus Stop