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Follow Shakespeare’s footsteps through Warwickshire villages, visit historic pubs and churches, and finish with a 16th‑century three‑course carvery in Wixford. This three-hour minibus tour mixes local anecdotes with easy countryside stops.
Follow Shakespeare’s footsteps through Warwickshire villages, visit historic pubs and churches, and finish with a 16th‑century three‑course carvery in Wixford. This three-hour minibus tour mixes local anecdotes with easy countryside stops.
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Operated by The Alternative Shakespeare Tour · Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
By late morning the minibus idles in Stratford-upon-Avon’s Market Square, doors open to a bright, rolling Warwickshire. The countryside here leans into the road — hedgerows press their scents forward and the River Avon nudges the valley below — as the group sets out to follow the villages that threaded through Shakespeare’s social life.
easy.
3 hours.
Suitable for most adults; minimal walking on uneven ground during stops
Pickup is at Market Square, Rother Street (opp. One Stop shop) in Stratford-upon-Avon. Departure is Sundays at 11:00; arrive 10 minutes early.
Yes — a traditional three-course English carvery at the Three Horseshoes in Wixford (approx. 90 minutes) is included in the tour price.
The tour uses a minibus and includes short walks on uneven ground; the operator notes it is not wheelchair accessible.
Service animals are allowed; other pets are not listed as accepted—confirm with the operator before booking.
The route follows villages and taverns referenced in contemporary rhymes and local lore tied to Shakespeare and his circle, showing how social life and performance overlapped in rural Warwickshire.
Visitors should stick to lanes and respect private property; support local pubs and use low-impact practices to help preserve historic buildings and fragile hedgerows.
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