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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.


Your Hotel - The Charlecote Pheasant

The Charlecote Pheasant Hotel is approximately five miles from Stratford-upon-Avon in the quaint village of Charlecote. There are 70 en-suite bedrooms, all with complimentary tea/coffee-making facilities and Wi-Fi. No lift but ground-floor rooms available.

 

Car Parking:
On-site complimentary car parking

Nearest Train Station:
Stratford-upon-Avon Train Station (5 mi)
Stratford-upon-Avon Parkway (6 mi)


Check In: From 15:00

Check Out: Before 11:00


Date:
12 October 2026 (Monday – Thursday)

Prices:
3 nights £529 per person sharing a twin or double room
Sole occupancy supplement of £30 per person per night (£90 total)

Board:
Dinner, bed & full English breakfast

Optional Insurance:
£10 per person

Minimum and maximum numbers will apply to this break.

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