Shakespeare’s Stratford upon Avon Tour

Upon arrival you will start with Shakespeare's birthplace and Stratford visitor centre exhibition, the top attraction for Stratford day visitors. This semi-woody Henley Street building with a large rear floor was probably acquired on two levels in 1556 and 1575 by Shakespeare's father John. It is decorated with many historical manuscripts and books in antique style. There is sometimes a performance in the outdoor celebration garden. Your next stop is New Place. From 1597 to his death in 1616, New Place was Shakespeare's home. Shakespeare retired to it after completing his work. The New House survived after Shakespeare's death until its demolition in 1759. A picturesque garden space is where Shakespeare's original home was next door. The amazing Elizabethan Knot garden, created between 1919- 1920, has been based on images from Shakespeare's garden books and contains, to the extent possible, plants which Shakespeare had known. Time to proceed to Hall’s Croft. The eldest daughter of Shakespeare, Susanna, was living with her husband, Dr. Hall, in the Croft Hall. There is an exhibition about Dr Hall and his time's medicine to explore the house and gardens. In the building there are excellent furnishings and paintings from the sixteenth and 17th centuries. You will then proceed to Holy Trinity Church, the oldest remaining building of Stratford, which was built in 1210 on the site of a Saxon monastery. The Holy Trinity Church is where both William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway are buried. The church and grounds have free access but the Shakespeare tomb, which is buried five meters underneath the church, is to be visited. On the wall near the grave is a Shakespeare monument, including a dramatist 's bust. It was produced shortly after his death and is regarded as Shakespeare's most authentic depiction. Your next stop in Stratford-upon-Avon is Royal Shakespeare Company that was founded by Peter Hall in 1960. Royal Shakespeare Company offers the finest performers and directors working in some of the world's best theatre spaces. This is the place to be seen, if you are a serious player not just only in England, but also in the world. You should see year-round performances. Time to move on to Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, the most picturesque property of the Shakespeare Trust. In an idyllic location in Shottery, a mile west of Stratford, nestles the cottage. This cottage belonged to the thriving family of Hathaway and was the pre-wedding home of Anne, wife of William Shakespeare. While it is known as a cottage, it is indeed a large 12-room Elizabethan farmhouse. The cottage and extensive gardens will be visited today. Some of the building we are exploring dates back to the middle of the 15th century, some of which belonged to the Hathaways and their descendants. The garden is just excellent. In the summer months, garden tours are arranged so you will have the chance to visit during the summer season. There is a seasonal regular gift shop and a tea shop. Your last landmark in Stratford-upon-Avon is Mary Arden’s House. A 3,5-mile distance from Stratford, Mary Arden grew up in this timbered farmhouse of Tudor, before she married John Shakespeare and moved to the Henley Street. This timbered farmhouse is still in Wilmcote. The Shakespeare rural museum, two historical farms, exhibits of agricultural instruments, are housed as well. You can see daily demonstrations of the Falconry Heart of England, a forge for blacksmith and a duck pool. As you can see, a day trip from London to the shrine of Shakespeare is quite limited, as there are many places of interest in Stratford- upon- Avon related to Shakespeare. If you're a real lover of Shakespeare, you definitely have to spend a few days. We would be happy to host this intense tour for you. After Mary Arden Inn, return to London late at dusk.