Stratford-upon-Avon - Cotswolds Driving Tour or Shopping at Bicester Village - 10 hours

£800 per tour - max 6 people

Visit Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace William Shakespeare. Then choose between a driving tour of the picturesque Cotswold region, or spend the afternoon shopping at one of England's premier designer shopping outlets, Bicester Village, on this driving and walking day trip out in the beautiful English Countryside.

Stratford-upon-Avon

Enjoy the stunning views of the English Countryside on our 2 hour journey driving from London to Stratford-upon-Avon.

Stratford-upon-Avon is the birthplace of possibly the most famous writer in the English language, William Shakespeare, known for his sonnets and plays such as 'Romeo and Juliet' and ‘Hamlet'. On our tour we will walk through the picturesque streets having time to enjoy the shops and cafes as we soak up the atmosphere in this bustling town. We will see the house Shakespeare grew up in as well as the Church that is his burial place. We will spend time by the beautiful River Avon and see The Royal Shakespeare Theatre, home to the Royal Shakespeare Company, one of the World’s premier theatre companies. If you wish we will have time to visit the Theatre shop and have lunch in their Rooftop Restaurant with it’s stunning views. 

What you can expect to see

  • Birthplace of William Shakespeare

  • Church where Shakespeare is buried

  • The Royal Shakespeare Company Royal Theatre

  • Swan Theatre

  • River Avon

We will then take a half hour drive through the beautiful Stratford countryside to pass by Anne Hathaway's Cottage, the childhood home of Shakespeare's wife en route to your choice of where to spend the afternoon; taking in the sites of one of England's most picturesque regions of the Cotswolds or, if you prefer, the exclusive shopping outlet of Bicester Village.

Choose between the following

Visit the Cotswolds

We will take a drive through the picturesque and stunning Cotswold region to enjoy the best the English countryside has to offer, stopping off for short strolls around tranquil villages to sample the local shops and cafes and to take in the atmosphere.

What you can expect to see

  • Rolling hills of the English countryside

  • Gently meandering rivers

  • Honey coloured stone cottages

  • Villages including Moreton in Marsh, Stow-on-the-wold, Bourton on the Water and Burford Village known as the gateway to the Cotswolds

Shopping at Bicester Village

Cost - Bring your Credit Cards!

For some retail therapy, visit Bicester Village, one of Britain’s most popular Designer Outlet Centres. Discover a world of luxury at Bicester Village. Home to more than 130 fashion and lifestyle boutiques, each offering savings of up to 60%, all year round. Enjoy retailers including Barbour, BOSS, Burberry, DKNY, Church's, Jimmy Choo, Gucci, Paul Smith, Stella McCartney, Superdry, Swarovski, Versace and many more. After your shopping experience you can relax as I drive you back to your hotel.

What you can expect to see 

  • Barbour

  • Boss

  • Burberry

  • DKNY

  • Church's

  • Jimmy Choo

  • Ted Baker

  • Gucci

  • Paul Smith

  • Stella McCartney

  • Superdry

  • Swarovski

  • Versace

  • Much more...

Essentials

  • I will be your Driver/Guide in an air-conditioned London Black Taxi and provide a full, clear, audible commentary through an intercom

  • I offer a door-to-door service, collecting you and taking you back to your Hotel or preferred central London location

  • Tour incorporates parking up and taking short walks. Prefer not to walk? No problem, we’ll drive more

  • I will accompany you throughout but if you would like some time to explore/lunch by yourself that’s fine too, this is your tour

  • Prices are per tour, not per head, up to a maximum of 6 passengers. Payment on the day by cash or credit card

What’s Extra

  • Any transfers from pick-up and to set-down locations outside central London

  • Entrance fees to any sites you may wish to visit in a customised tour

  • Meals and refreshments