Stratford Upon Avon - Optional Shakespeare

SHAKESPEARE’S SCHOOLROOM & GUILDHALL, AND SHAKESPEARE’S BIRTHPLACE, or STRATFORD-UPON-AVON AT LEISURE

 

7 November 2026

Saturday

From £35

 

For the first time, visitors to Stratford-upon-Avon can explore both the place where William Shakespeare was born and the historic school where he was educated.

 

A new partnership between the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall has made it possible to connect these two remarkable sites, offering a richer insight into the early life and formative years of the world’s most famous playwright.

 

The two landmarks are just a short walk apart—a route that young William Shakespeare himself would have taken daily as he travelled between his family home and the school where he learned the skills that would shape his future.

 

Alternatively, you may choose to spend your time exploring Stratford-upon-Avon at your own pace, enjoying its historic streets, riverside charm, and plentiful shops and cafés—the choice is entirely yours.

 

DAY TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

 

Stratford-upon-Avon   |   Shakespeare’s Birthplace   |   Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall

 

YOUR ITINERARY

We depart from your selected pick-up point, and you can then settle into your comfortable seat as we depart for Stratford-upon-Avon.

You can choose your experience today (at time of booking).  You can either enjoy a day at leisure in Stratford-upon-Avon, and select your own itinerary, or select the enhanced experience, and include entrance to Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall, and Shakespeare’s Birthplace.

Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall is a fascinating experience where you’ll step into Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall and immediately find yourself in sixteenth century Stratford-upon-Avon.

 

Sit in the very room where William Shakespeare sat as a pupil in the 1570s, visit the Council Chamber where his father served as Bailiff (Mayor) and experience the space where he first witnessed performances by the country’s greatest actors of the day. 

 

You’ll enjoy a fun and engaging Tudor style school lesson with Shakespeare’s last schoolmaster, and may even leave having learnt a little Latin!

 

We’ll then visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace, William Shakespeare’s childhood home.

Discover more about a young William’s family life as you travel through the rooms once lived in and loved by the Shakespeare’s.

 

We then all gather for your comfortable coach ride back home, leaving at approx. 4.30pm. 

 

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
1	7 NOV 2026	SATURDAY	£35 Coach Only	NONE
			£69 with inclusions

Day trip places are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. Pick-up points are based on the route of travel only unless otherwise stated. Itineraries and inclusions may be subject to change. 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.

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