Visit Shakespeare’s England Warwickshire

The birthplace of the world’s greatest playwright and much more…

Stay Play Explore Warwickshire short breaks

Book a family break in Warwickshire and visit the many fantastic family friendly attractions in the area. Stay at Wroxall Abbey - a luxury family friendly hotel and explore attractions such as Shakespeare’s Family Houses, Shakespeare’s Schoolroom and Guildhall, Warwick Castle, British Motor Museum and Stratford Butterfly Farm to name but a few. To find out more and to book your break today

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Shakespeare's England Official Visitor Pass

The Explorer Pass giving you the flexibility to visit top attractions in Warwickshire and beyond!
Pick a pass duration that matches your visit and simply show your Explorer Pass at any attraction included in the guidebook to enter. It is sightseeing made easy!

Car S.O.S. Exhibition
May 26th - February 1st
10AM - 5PM
A new exhibition featuring cars from National Geographic’s popular motoring TV show Car S.O.S. Car S.O.S. is a popular motoring TV show that airs on National Geographic is now in its 6th series. The show’s presenters Fuzz Townshend and Tim Shaw have brought sixty cars back from rusty wrecks to their former glory; everything from family classics to hot hatches and elegant sports cars. The exhibition will feature seven cars that have been rebuilt by the Car S.O.S. team including three still shining from restoration in the most recent series. On display will be a pre-war Austin ‘Tilly’ truck which underwent a sympathetic overhaul, a vibrant yellow Lancia Delta Integrale with a touching back story and a rare AC Aceca sports car along with four others - an MGA, Volvo P1800, Aston Martin DB6 and a Ford Capri RS3100. Graphics and clips from the relevant episodes will run alongside each of the cars - detailing the many technical dilemmas Tim and Fuzz had to get the cars back to their best. They will also give an insight into some of the personal stories and challenges faced by each of the cars' owners. The Car S.O.S. exhibition will open on the 26 May 2018 on the Museum’s Mezzanine and run until February 2019. The exhibition is included within your Museum entrance fee. Find out more...
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Stratford Town Ghost Walk
June 9th - December 29th
7PM - 9PM
Award-winning Ghost Walk in Shakespeare's 'haunted' Stratford upon Avon. The Man in Black, Vincent or Herbert will guide you around the 'haunted' town to discover the buildings seeping with tales of ghosts, witches, murder and misery. For example, the witch who lived in a slum, the 17th century haunted tearoom and the ghost at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. The guides are professional entertainers or actors and deliver the tour in their own unique style. A must-do! EVERY Saturday evening - 7.30pm - 9pm. Duration 1 1/2hrs. Private Ghost Walks for groups by arrangement Sun-Fri. We also run a special Halloween Ghost Walk Booking is necessary. For more information or to book, please call 07855 760377 or email: stratfordtownwalk@btinternet.com Find out more...
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Creative Evening Workshops at Escape Arts
October 8th - November 28th
6PM - 9PM
Escape Arts at The Old Slaughterhouse are offering eight evenings of creative Autumn/Winter fun. The workshops are all led by professional artists and offer the opportunity to create a high quality item in an inspiring environment. All materials and refreshments are included in the ticket price. Early booking is recommended as these sessions are extremely popular. Ceramic Tea Light Cottages with Ros Ingram – creating on 8th October 6.30 – 9.30pm and decorating 15th October 6.30-8.30 pm £60 Fused Glass Christmas Decorations with Ros Ingram 7th November 6.30 – 8.30 pm £30 Porcelain Buttons with Ros Ingram 12th November 6.30 – 8.30pm £30 Enamelled Jewellery with Melissa Keskinkilinc 14th November 6.30 – 9.30 pm £30 Ceramic Christmas decorations with Ros Ingram 19th November 6.30 – 9.30 pm £30 Needlefelt Birds with Steph Lester 26th November 6.30 – 9.30 pm £30 Christmas Sugarcraft Unicorns with Molly Allen 28th November 6.30 – 9.30pm £25 Online booking through Eventbrite or please contact admin@escapearts.org.uk Book tickets...
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Christmas shopping at Bicester Village from 1 November
November 1st - November 24th
9AM - 5PM
Experience the magic of Christmas with a festive-themed Village, stylishly dressed reindeer and delicious hot chocolate from Belgium chocolatier Pierre Marcolini. Discover stylish and elegant gifts from 160 beautiful boutiques, all offering up to 60% off the recommended retail price. There’s something for everyone, with festive treats from the Christmas shop at TATE, The Café Wolseley Shop, Charlotte Tilbury, Shrimps, Emma Bridgewater and The White Company. Plus, get ahead of the new year reset with activewear from Lululemon, Rapha and Under Armour. Feast on cinnamon buns and matcha affogato, and enjoy luxury hospitality services such as Village hosts, Hands-free Shopping, instant tax refunds, Valet Parking, Gift Cards, Personal Shoppers and complimentary Wi-Fi. Enjoy complimentary parking or travel by train to the award-winning Bicester Village Station from London Marylebone. Bicester Village is open for the entire festive period excluding Christmas Day, with restaurants closing one hour after the Village; please visit the website for more information. Find out more... [embed]https://valueretail.wistia.com/medias/4w5znjw8dq[/embed]
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