Worcester, Stratford and the Cotswolds

WORCESTER, STRATFORD AND THE COTSWOLDS

 

7 -11 April 2025

Monday - Friday

5 Days

From £575

 

Join us for a tour to the quintessential heart of England. Discover more about the life of the iconic playwright, William Shakespeare and enjoy time in Stratford-upon-Avon. Explore the charming city of Worcester, brimming with rich architecture and heritage. Enjoy a scenic drive taking in the picturesque landscapes and villages of the Cotswolds, finishing with a visit to the elegant town of Cheltenham, known for its regency architecture and vibrant culture.

 

 

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS

Stratford-upon-Avon   |   Anne Hathaway’s Cottage   |   Shakespeare’s Birthplace   |   Worcester   |   Cotswolds Scenic Drive   |   Cheltenham  

 

DAY ONE – Arrival

We depart from your home and travel to Stratford arriving late afternoon you will have time to relax before dinner this evening.

 

DAY TWO – Worcester

This morning after a leisurely breakfast, we head to Worcester - a cultural city with an historic heart. We have a full day here to explore at leisure. Walk down to the River Severn with the option of a cruise or visit the beautiful cathedral, the resting place of King John. The street layout hasn’t changed since the Middle Ages, and you can visit the remains of the city walls and walk paths trod by Romans. With a choice of museums and art galleries, beautiful parks and gardens, or city centre hustle and bustle there’s something here for everyone!

 

DAY THREE – Stratford-upon-Avon

Today we continue our holiday with a visit to Stratford-upon-Avon. Over 800 years old, Stratford-upon-Avon is brimming with medieval, Tudor and Georgian architecture. Perhaps best known for its association with the iconic bard, William Shakespeare, our first stop this morning is a photo opportunity at the idyllic cottage of his wife, Anne Hathaway.

 

We then head into the heart of the town to Shakespeare’s Birthplace. Hear tales of his family life, explore the exhibitions, and discover how the playwright continues to shape our lives today. The rest of the day is free to explore this lovely town at your own pace. Perhaps take a river cruise, see the famous theatre, or go shopping for souvenirs among the independent shops and boutiques of Henley Street.

 

DAY FOUR – Cotswolds and Cheltenham

This morning we set off on a wonderful scenic drive into the beautiful Cotswolds countryside. Our first stop is Broadway, with its many thatched roofs before we continue on to the delightful market town of Moreton-in-Marsh.  After spending some time here we move on to Stow-on-the-Wold, a quintessential English town with mellow Cotswold stone buildings, a fine selection of shops, chic bistros, inns, and cosy tea shops. Our last stop of the day is Cheltenham, the most complete Regency town in Britain. We have a chance to explore before we head back to the hotel for the evening.

 

DAY FIVE – Departure

After breakfast this morning we leave our hotel and make our journey home with comfort stops en route.

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

• Luxury coach travel

• Home pick-up

• 4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

• Porterage on arrival and departure

• Admission to Shakespeare’s Birthplace.

 

STRATFORD MANOR HOTEL, STRATFORD-UPON-AVON

The Stratford Manor Hotel is well located as our base to explore the sights of this pretty part of England. All bedrooms are ensuite with TV, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer, iron & ironing board and Wi-Fi. There is a lift.

 

 

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES

Luxury coach travel

Home pick-up

4 nights accommodation, dinner & breakfast

Porterage on arrival and departure

Admission to Shakespeare’s Birthplace.

 

STRATFORD MANOR HOTEL, STRATFORD-UPON-AVON

The Stratford Manor Hotel is well located as our base to explore the sights of this pretty part of England. All bedrooms are ensuite with TV, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer, iron & ironing board and Wi-Fi. There is a lift.

 HOTEL FACILITIES INCLUDE

General	Rooms	Accessibility
4 star	Tea/coffee making facilities	Lift
Bar	Television	Wheelchair accessible
Restaurant	Hairdryer
Lounge	Wifi

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
5	7 -11 APR 2025	MONDAY	£575	£140 SINGLE
JONES HOLIDAYS INSURANCE			£27.28

 

 

Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. If no single supplement applies this is limited to the tour single room allocation and therefore additional cost may apply.  Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. If door-to-door pick-up is included there may be additional charges for out of area. Itineraries and hotel inclusions may be subject to change. Seat numbers on the coach may be subject to change. Issues whilst on tour must be raised in the first instance with the driver. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our Trading Charter which can be found in our brochure, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk/Jones-holidays-trading-charter, or a copy can be requested from our Sales office.  If your holiday is more than 56 days from departure, we offer a 7-day cooling off period where a full refund will be offered from the date of the initial confirmation invoice (with the exception of flight holidays).

Stratford Manor Hotel