Shakespeare Express - Stratford-upon-Avon
Friday 2nd to Monday 5th May 2025 - Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare. Hop on board this steam-hauled train rail trip, whilst enjoying Sunday lunch. From £579pp
Book NowAll aboard the Shakespeare Express
Stratford-upon-Avon is most famous for being the birthplace and beloved home town of William Shakespeare, but there may be more things to do in Stratford-upon-Avon than you realise. We include a day ticket onboard the sightseeing, hop on, hop off bus. On Sunday we board the Shakespeare Express, this steam-hauled train rail trip takes on a 90 minute journey whilst enjoying a sumptuous Sunday lunch.
Crowne Plaza, Stratford-Upon -Avon****
Situated in a riverside location on the River Avon and set amid landscaped gardens, the Crowne Plaza Stratford-upon-Avon is in a great location for discovering the delights of Shakespeare's birthplace. All en-suite bedrooms have Wi-Fi and tea & coffee making facilities. There is an indoor heated swimming pool and lift.
Your Short break includes:
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3 Nights Dinner, Bed and Full English Breakfast
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Ticket for the Hop on-Hop off bus
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Free time in Stratford-Upon-Avon
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Sunday lunch on The Shakespeare Express
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Free time in Corsham
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Travel by Tally Ho Coach
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Accompanied by our Tour Manager
£579 per person based on two sharing twin/double room. Single supplement £90
Friday 2nd May
We leave Devon in the morning and head to our hotel in Stratford-Upon-Avon. There is so much to see and do in this beautiful historic town, we can then check into our hotel with time to relax before dinner.
DSaturday 3rd May
After breakfast explore Stratford Upon-Avon and the countryside on the Hop on - Hop off bus which will transport you around this beautiful city, with commentary and fascinating facts about the history of Stratford and Shakespeare.
D, FESunday 4th May
Today we enjoy Sunday Lunch aboard the Shakespeare Express As you sink into your sumptuous and plush Pullman carriage seat in opulent surroundings, your liveried staff attend to you with a drinks service and your first starter course at around 1pm. Our train runs outward via Dorridge, allowing a fantastic branch line experience followed by the thrill of fast, main line steam as we pass Solihull. Your main course is served as the train approaches Birmingham, and you have time to relax and enjoy it in your luxurious surroundings and can also pop off the train to see our locomotive at Birmingham Snow Hill station. Our return journey is via the Shakespeare Line, a branch from Tyseley to Bearley via Henley-in-Arden, with rolling fields, lakes, rivers and even a canal aqueduct visible from your window. Desserts are served as we near the journey's end, returning you to Stratford-upon-Avon at around 3pm. You can then return to enjoy a Sunday saunter through the great writer's place of birth.
D, L, FEMonday 5th May
Today we head home via the historic, market town of Corsham. Enjoy some free time here before, arriving home in South Devon early evening.
FED=Dinner, L=Lunch, FE=Full English Breakfast
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
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| Brixham | Brixham - Bank lane opposite Baptist Church |
| Dartmouth. | Dartmouth Townstal |
| Exeter | Exeter Motorway Services |
| Ivybridge | Ivybridge Town Hall opp Garage |
| Kingsbridge Quay | Kingsbridge Quay |
| Newton Abbot | Newton Abbot opp Railway Station |
| Paignton | Paignton Great Western Road Bus Stop by Library |
| Plymouth 1 | Plymouth Derry's Cross |
| Plympton 6 | Plympton Harewood House bus stop |
| Plymstock | Plymstock Elburton bus stop opp Elburton Hotel |
| Torquay | Torquay coach bay outside Princess Theatre |
| Totnes KEVICC | Totnes KEVICC |
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Tally Ho Coaches Ltd
Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1ES
