• Welford on Avon - Local lore suggests that William Shakespeare, after meeting Drayton and Ben Jonson for a drink at the ‘Bell Inn Welford,’ caught a fatal case of pneumonia while returning to Stratford upon Avon in the rain.
• Long Marston - Known as one of the Shakespeare villages, ‘Dancing Marston.’ Long Marston was the starting point for Shakespeare and his friends’ legendary drinking contest with the Bidford-on-Avon club.
• Pebworth - Visit St. Michael’s Church, a place Shakespeare is believed to have visited multiple times.
• Bidford-on-Avon - Explore the renowned 13th-century ‘Falcon Inn Pub,’ where Shakespeare often spent nights drinking and gambling with friends.

One evening at the ‘Falcon,’ he participated in a drinking contest, ended up intoxicated, and slept under a crab tree for days. This tree, located along the main road to Bidford-on-Avon, became a shrine and a target for souvenir hunters until it was uprooted in 1824. After its disappearance, it gained celebrity status.

• Broom - Mentioned in his rhyme ‘Beggerley Broom,’ this small village is near Bidford and Wixford.
• Wixford - The tour concludes here at the historic 16th Century Inn, Three Horseshoes Wixford, where guests will enjoy a delicious traditional homemade three-course English carvery, all included in the tour price! It’s the perfect way to end a day rich in history and culture. Ample time is provided for photos, with ‘Restaurant time’ set at 1 hour and 30 minutes.
• Exhall - On the return journey to Stratford, the tour passes through Exhall, referenced by Shakespeare in his rhyme ‘Dodging Exhall.’ This charming village is close to Wixford and Bidford on Avon.
• Temple Grafton - On the way back to Stratford, the tour will pass through Temple Grafton village, mentioned by Shakespeare in his rhyme ‘Hungry Grafton.’

• Private transportation
• In-person Guide: English
• Lunch
• Dinner

Get ready for an extraordinary adventure as you delve into Shakespeare’s life beyond Stratford-upon-Avon. Follow in the footsteps of the world’s most renowned playwright!

Our cozy minibus will collect you from Market Square, Rother Street, Stratford Upon Avon CV37 6LT (opposite One Stop shop) every Sunday from 11:00 to 14:30.

Explore eight villages mentioned in his verses, poems, and quotes, offering a fresh and unique perspective on Shakespeare’s social life outside Stratford Upon Avon. After visiting the sixth village, Wixford, we’ll pause for a 90-minute break to enjoy a traditional three-course English carvery.

Relish the stunning Warwickshire countryside as we visit Shakespeare’s favorite pubs, where he enjoyed gambling, laughing with friends, and finding inspiration for his timeless works. Discover the villages that sparked Shakespeare’s creativity, inspiring many of his poems and plays, each one filled with references to alcohol!

• This experience is not wheelchair accessible

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.