Itinerary
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Pass By: Woodstock, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England
This tour combines a visit to the birthplace of William Shakespeare with a scenic drive through some of the villages and towns of the stunning . The day starts with a drive through the lovely town of Woodstock, the site of Blenheim Palace, home of the Dukes of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.
Stop At: Shakespeare's Birthplace, Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6QW England
We drive through some spectacular scenery to arrive in Stratford-upon-Avon. Our short panoramic tour of Shakespeare’s home town will take you past charming timber-framed houses and some of the houses associated with William Shakespeare. Time to visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace (optional) and see the Shakespeare theatres on the banks of the picturesque River Avon.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Great Tew, Great Tew, Oxfordshire, England
Enjoy the opportunity of walking round an authentic English village with its quaint ironstone and thatched cottages and 17c inn. Time for a delicious refreshment in the small village cafe.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Anne Hathaway's Cottage & Gardens, Shottery, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 9HH England
Leaving Stratford, we head to Shottery where you can do an optional visit of Anne Hathaway’s cottage with it's beautiful gardens and romantic "half-moon" seat.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: High Street Chipping Campden, Chipping Campden GL55 6AT England
After a scenic drive over Ebrington Hill through the Warwickshire Cotswolds you arrive in the charming old market town of Chipping Campden with its golden limestone cottages. Time to browse in the small shops and see the old market hall.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Snowshill, Snowshill, Cotswolds, England
The next stop is in the idyllic village of Snowshill with its beautiful honey coloured stone cottages and quaint church and stunning views of the Cotswold escarpment in the background. Here you will get the best Cotswold picture you could wish to take!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bourton-on-the-Water, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cotswolds, England
After another picturesque drive through the rolling hills of the Cotswolds you arrive in Bourton-on-the-Water , often called the ‘Venice of the Cotswolds. Walk along the banks of the pretty River Windrush and cross the charming stone bridges. Enjoy browsing in the gift shops or have a cream tea in one of the many cafes.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Burford Visitor Information Centre, 33 High Street, Burford OX18 4QA England
We return to Oxford via Burford, the 'gateway to the Cotswolds' with its sloping main street and many old coaching inns.