Steaming through the Cotswolds & Cruising the River Avon
What's Included
- Return coach travel
- 4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast at the Mercure Honiley Court Hotel, near Kenilworth
- Excursions to Stratford-upon-Avon, Worcester, Tewkesbury, Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold & Broadway
- Cruise on the River Avon
- Heritage train journey on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway
Itinerary
Day Stratford-upon-Avon & River Avon Cruise (full day)
Forever associated with William Shakespeare, we head to the beautiful town of Stratford-upon-Avon. We start with a sightseeing cruise along the River Avon where we sit back, relax and enjoy the glorious Warwickshire countryside as our guide keeps us entertained with interesting facts about Stratford’s history and Shakespeare.
After our cruise, we have time at leisure to explore Stratford. Fans of Shakespeare can visit the house in which he was born, and there’s a chance to wander the riverside gardens or discover the town’s theatres including the Swan Theatre, home of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Day Worcester, Tewkesbury & Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway (full day)
We spend some time in the historic city of Worcester set on the banks of the River Severn. The town is known for its exquisite Royal Worcester porcelain and piquant Worcestershire sauce as well as a magnificent cathedral.
We then head to the delightful Gloucestershire town of Tewkesbury, where there’s time to look around the Abbey with its stunning medieval architecture and wander the narrow streets lined with half-timbered houses and Tudor buildings.
Lastly, we travel to Cheltenham Race Course where we board our train on the heritage Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway. We embark on a nostalgic journey to Toddington travelling through the spectacular scenery of the Cotswolds with lovely views of sleepy hamlets and villages along the way.
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Mercure Honiley Court Hotel
We’ll stay at Mercure Honiley Court Hotel situated in the rural village of Honiley near Kenilworth. The building dates back to the 16th century with the hotel restaurant conserving many of the property’s charming original features. All of the comfortable en-suite bedrooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi and tea and coffee making facilities.