Appreciating Shakespeare

Perfect for those familiar with Shakespeare, his works, and those eager to learn. This break includes a one-day course with an expert, as well as visits to Shakespeare’s Birthplace, New Place, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, and some free time at leisure in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Your Itinerary

12 October 2026

Make your own way to the Charlecote Pheasant Hotel, where check-in is from 15:00. This evening, meet the other u3a members at a welcome-drink reception followed by dinner.

13 October 2026

This morning, we board the coach and head towards Stratford-upon-Avon to meet our Shakespeare expert to learn all about Shakespeare’s life, language, and legacy.

10:00         Welcome and Introduction    

10:30          Becoming Shakespeare: Made in Stratford               

11:30           Walk to Shakespeare’s Birthplace

11:45           Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace & New Place Garden

13:00          Lunch break (lunch not included)

14:30          Creative Spark: Shakespeare’s Comedies, Tragedies and Histories

16:00          We return to the hotel to freshen up before dinner at 19:00.

14 October 2026

After breakfast, we join the coach for a visit to Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, where there will be some free time to explore before reboarding the coach for some time at leisure in Stratford-upon-Avon. At 17:00, we depart Stratford-upon-Avon, returning to the hotel for dinner at 19:00.

15 October 2026

After breakfast, check out of the hotel before making your own way home.