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New Year in Stratford-upon-Avon

From £1,349
Duration 4 Days
Departures from: Dec 2025 - Dec 2025
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From £1,349
Duration 4 Days
Departures from: Dec 2025 - Dec 2025

Tour Overview

Head to the iconic market town of Stratford-upon-Avon to learn about the life and works of literary great, William Shakespeare and discover the many myths and legends of Warwick Castle.
  • festive tour Festive
  • meals included tour Half Board
  • all highlights included All Highlights Included

Your Holiday Includes

  • Just You Holiday Director as your host & Specialist Local Guide
  • 3 nights in a 4-star hotel
  • 6 included meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 dinners, including a New Year's Eve dinner with a glass of fizz, and welcome tea or coffee and cake on arrival
  • All highlights included

Included Holiday Highlights

  • Visit Warwick Castle
  • New Year's Eve Gala Dinner
  • Walking tour of Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon

Itinerary

Stratford-upon-Avon

Day 1 Stratford-upon-Avon

Head to your hotel in the medieval market town of Stratford-upon-Avon, where there will be a welcome tea or coffee and cake on arrival. Check in and get to know your surroundings before meeting your fellow travellers for dinner at the hotel.

Meals included: D
New Year's Eve, Warwick Castle

Day 2 New Year's Eve, Warwick Castle

Enjoy a New Year's Eve visit to one of the most iconic castles in the UK, Warwick Castle. Today you will have the chance to explore the castle, learn about its long and tumultuous history including great battles and ancient myths, and also enjoy the extensive grounds. We'll return to the hotel with enough time to get ready for this evening's New Year Gala Dinner.

Meals included: B,D
New Year's Day, Stratford-upon-Avon

Day 3 New Year's Day, Stratford-upon-Avon

After a leisurely breakfast today, we join a local guide for a walk into town to learn about the history of William Shakespeare’s life and works. Stratford-upon-Avon is steeped in the history of Shakespeare with many locations in the town related to his and his family's life. These are preserved as Britain's national heritage and visited by millions of people every year in a bid to celebrate his life and work. See Shakespeare's New Place, where he lived towards the end of his life; upon his death, New Place became the home of his daughter, Susanna Hall. Enjoy the beautiful architecture of the Guild Chapel and Guildhall, where Shakespeare is said to have attended school. Pass Hall's Croft, the original home of his daughter, on your way to Holy Trinity Church; the final resting place of William Shakespeare and his wife Anne Hathaway. Finally, enjoy the scenery as you walk along the River Avon.

After a packed day we will make our way back to the hotel for a farewell dinner.

Meals included: B,D
Stratford-upon-Avon

Day 4 Stratford-upon-Avon

A last leisurely breakfast before departing, and making your way home.

Meals included: B

Additional Information

Car parking charges apply - please see the hotel's website for more details.

Accommodation (as specified or similar)

Doubletree by Hilton Stratford-Upon-Avon

The 4-star DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel is perfectly located in the centre of historic Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of renowned playwright William Shakespeare. Facilities include a lounge, restaurant and bar. Guest rooms feature en-suite facilities, air-conditioning, tea/coffee-making facilities, hairdryer and TV.

The 4-star DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel is perfectly located in the centre of historic Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of renowned playwright William Shakespeare. Facilities include a lounge, restaurant and bar. Guest rooms feature en-suite facilities, air-conditioning, tea/coffee-making facilities, hairdryer and TV.

Further Information

Deposit information

When you book a holiday, you will be asked to pay a deposit, this will be made clear at the time of booking. In most cases we will charge the following deposit amount;

  • UK Holidays - £150 per person
  • European Holidays - £200 Per person
  • Worldwide Holidays - £250 or 10% whichever is the greater

On some holidays we may charge a slightly higher deposit, to cover any costs we have to pay immediately to secure your booking with our suppliers. This will be made clear at the time of booking.

If you choose a tour that is within 84 days of departure you will need to pay the full balance when you book.

Our cancellation policy

If you decide to cancel your confirmed booking you must notify us (or your travel agent) in writing, as soon as possible. Since we incur costs in cancelling your arrangements, you will have to pay the applicable cancellation charges up to the maximum shown below.

  • More than 75 days before departure - Loss of deposit only
  • 43 - 74 days - 50% of tour price
  • 29 - 42 days - 75% of tour price
  • 15 - 28 days - 90% of tour price
  • Day of Departure - 14 days - 100% of tour price

Our full cancellation policy can be found in our booking terms and conditions, section 8.

How do I find out Entry and Health Requirements for my holiday?

We have partnered with Sherpa, an on-line self service tool that allows you to search up-to-date information regarding travel entry requirements for all countries and also allows you to apply for eVisas or eTAs via their on-line portal. Just click on this link to find out more – Travel requirement & Visa Service.

You can also refer to the Foreign Travel Advice section on the gov.uk website: Foreign travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Click on your destination and then click on 'Entry Requirements'. For Health Requirements, the Department of Health also offers travellers health advice on www.travelhealthpro.org.uk, click on country information to locate your destination.

It is important to remember that passport, visa and health requirements can change before departure; therefore, we recommend you regularly familiarise yourself with the latest requirements before you travel. If you cannot travel because you have not complied with any passport/entry/immigration requirements, we are unable to accept any responsibility.

For some destinations, it is not always discernable that a visa is required for entry at the border.  For example, for some customers, to travel to the United States, an ESTA may be required. For Canada, an ETA and to India, an e-visa may be needed. Please do check your requirements to avoid any unnecessary cost and delays.

 

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