Join us for a Christmas break to Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of world famous William Shakespeare, set in the beautiful rural Warwickshire countryside. This lovely old town with its timber-framed buildings is steeped in culture and history and offers a wealth of things to see and do. There are five houses with connections to William Shakespeare and his family including where he was born, lived and died. The town centre has a modern shopping area where most principal chain stores and the old timbered buildings mingle together beautifully to create a chemistry of the ages, mixed in with the needs of today.

ITINERARY

• Day One: We depart in the morning for our drive south to Stratford, arriving at our hotel in time for afternoon tea and to check in to our rooms. After settling in, enjoy a welcome drink followed by evening dinner and entertainment.
• Day Two: Christmas Eve - Morning visit to Warwick, home to one of the most complete and dramatic medieval castles in Britain. We return to our hotel in time for lunch, then some free time to take in the Christmas atmosphere in Stratford before our dinner tonight, followed by entertainment.
• Day Three: Christmas Day - Following a leisurely breakfast perhaps take a morning stroll before a pre lunch drinks reception and a traditional Christmas lunch. Tonight there will be a Christmas Buffet Dinner and further entertainment.
• Day Four: Boxing Day - Morning drive to the Cotswolds, returning to the hotel for lunch, this afternoon is free to relax and explore Stratford. This evening we will be served a Boxing Day Dinner followed by a final night of entertainment.
• Day Five: Sadly its time to say farewell and following a leisurely breakfast we check out and board the coach for our homeward journey.
• (Please note this is a provisional itinerary, events in the hotel and itinerary days may be subject to change)