Top Stratford-upon-Avon Day Trips

There’s lots to love about Stratford-upon-Avon, but you don’t have to limit your trip to this one market town. With the help of a guide, expand the horizons of your vacation by visiting Bath and the South Cotswolds too. There’s plenty of free time to explore, shop, and eat at each stop on the route.

Take a walk through Stratford-Upon-Avon's 1,400-year history on this thorough tour. Learn about William Shakespeare, of course, as well as the major sites and events that informed the town’s history. See spots like Harvard House, the family home of the man who went on to start America's most famous university, and the taverns Shakespeare was known to frequent, many of which are still operating today.

See a side of the Cotswolds that many visitors miss on this day-long tour from Stratford-on-Avon or Moreton-in Marsh. You’ll check off popular villages like Burford and Broadway, but also discover the villages and landmarks that fly under the tourist radar for a crowd-free experience. An ancient stone circle is among the highlights.

Discover charming, medieval Stratford-Upon-Avon—the historic birthplace of William Shakespeare—from the comfort of an open-top, double-decker bus. On this sightseeing tour, relax for the full-route journey or hop off at any of the stops along the way to see key attractions like the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, and the Holy Trinity Church where Shakespeare is buried.

On this one-day tour, you'll get out of the minibus and into the glorious countryside! Experience the Cotswolds' celebrated walking trails with a fun, friendly local guide. You'll enjoy up to three glorious walks on this tour. Walks may vary according to the group, weather and trail conditions, but we can promise you peaceful Cotswold villages, gloriously scenic views and quiet footpaths away from the crowds of the ‘touristy’ parts of the Cotswolds - heaven! The day will round off with a visit to the gorgeous village of Broadway (with the option to see Broadway Tower), where you can explore, shop, or grab some refreshment after your day of walking the Cotswolds! Tours depart from Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon, or from Moreton-in-Marsh in the Cotswolds. Travelling from London or Oxford? Take the train to Moreton-in-Marsh! You'll skip all the traffic, enjoy a charming, scenic train ride, and get to spend even longer in the beautiful Cotswolds!

Peek behind the scenes of Stratford upon Avon’s only working distillery on this guided afternoon tour of the Shakespeare Distillery. Learn the secrets of gin making, find out how the spirits are influenced by Tudor-period distillery techniques, and discover all the varied ingredients that create the award-winning Stratford Gin.