Stratford-upon-Avon & Warwick Castle, Private Chauffeured Tour
Shakespeare's world and medieval England, twenty minutes apart. Morning in Stratford-upon-Avon, the Birthplace on Henley Street, Anne Hathaway's Cottage, the Bard's grave at Holy Trinity, then afternoon at Warwick Castle, a thousand years of ramparts, towers and great-hall pageantry above the Avon. It's the richest history-per-mile pairing in the Midlands.
Morning: Shakespeare's Stratford
Roughly 100 miles from London (c. 2 hours), Stratford compresses the Shakespeare story into a walkable half mile: the Birthplace, New Place, the schoolroom where he learned his Latin, and Holy Trinity Church by the river. Theatre lovers can add a Royal Shakespeare Company performance, matinée days make it possible within the tour; evening shows pair with an overnight.
Afternoon: Warwick Castle
Warwick is the medieval castle as it looks in the imagination: towers to climb, ramparts to walk, the Great Hall in armour, and, in season, trebuchet firings and birds-of-prey displays over the river. Allow three hours; the gardens and peacocks absorb whatever's left.
Routes and combinations
The run home can thread the northern [Cotswolds](/tours/cotswolds), Chipping Campden and Broadway, turning the return leg into a second tour. Two-day versions add an overnight in Stratford with an RSC evening performance at the centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is this day?
Typically 10 to 11 hours door-to-door, one of our fuller days, made comfortable by the car.
Are tickets included?
Birthplace Trust houses and Warwick Castle entry are pre-arranged at cost or booked direct.
Can we include an RSC performance?
Matinées fit within a day tour; evening performances pair best with an overnight stay we're happy to arrange around.
Is Warwick Castle good for children?
Exceptional, it's the most family-friendly great castle in England, especially in event season.