Shakespeare's England Explorer Pass: Visit historical highlights in Stratford-upon-Avon
Warwick
Explore the historical highlights of Shakespeare's England with the Explorer Pass. Visit Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick Castle, and more with this convenient and value-packed pass!
Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Warwick Castle - Warwick Castle dates back to 914. The Medieval Fortress is one of the finest and most well-preserved castles in the UK.
  • Shakespeare’s Birthplace - Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace to walk in Shakespeare’s footsteps and explore the house where he was born and grew up.
  • Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall - Explore the very room where William Shakespeare sat in the 1570s
  • Anne Hathaway’s Cottage & Gardens - Visit Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, the beautiful 500 year old cottage where Shakespeare courted his bride-to-be.
  • The MAD Museum - The MAD (Mechanical Art and Design) Museum does what it says on the tin! This quirky attraction located in the centre of Stratford-upon -Avon, houses around 60 interactive mechanical contraptions and is the only one of its kind in the UK.

Perfect for the whole family, The MAD Museum is a fantastic playground for adults and an exciting treasure trove for inquisitive kids. As well as being highly interactive and a lot of fun, this eccentric museum appeals to those with curious and methodical brains too. If you like art, design, science and/or engineering, The MAD Museum is for you.

The MAD Museum is a celebration of all things mechanically weird and wonderful. Rolling ball machines, water clocks, interactive light walls, 3D faces, giant rocking birds and much more.

  • Stratford Butterfly Farm - The UK’s largest tropical butterfly paradise. Come rain or shine enjoy the unique pleasure of discovering hundreds of the world’s most beautiful butterflies flying in an exotic environment of tropical blossom with splashing waterfalls and fish filled pools. Situated in the historic market town of Stratford-upon-Avon.

  • Avon Boating Ltd - Take in the stunning sights of Stratford-upon-Avon with a 30 minute river cruise.
    See the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and Holy Trinity Church (the site of Shakespeare’s tomb)
    Free audio guide to learn about the famous sights as you go

  • Shakespeare Distillery - Ever wondered how gin is made? Join us for a fun and informative tour around our working distillery in Stratford upon Avon. You will discover how gin is made, learn about its history, and experience the many different ingredients we use.

  • Kenilworth Castle - The medieval fortress of Kenilworth Castle is one of the largest historic visitor attractions in the West Midlands and one of the most spectacular castle ruins in England. Kenilworth is the perfect place for the whole family to explore where kings and queens once danced and dined, climb the ramparts and enjoy the authentically recreated Elizabethan Garden, an exhibition.

  • Shakespeare’s New Place - Discover beautiful gardens and specially-commissioned artworks at New Place, the site of William Shakespeare’s grand family home.

  • Stoneleigh Abbey - Founded in 1154 as a Cistercian monastic house has connections to Queen Victoria, Prince Charles and Jane Austen. Built on a land grant from King Henry II, it was later converted into the Leigh family home.

The older portion of the house, built from local red sandstone, was started in 1561 and successive generations added to the design. The newest part of the house was completed around 1720 and was designed by Francis Smith of Warwick.

  • Compton Verney Art Gallery and Park - Step out of the ordinary at Compton Verney with 120 acres of art, nature, and creativity.
  • British Motor Museum - The British Motor Museum is home to the world’s largest collection of historic British cars. Take a walk down the ‘Time Road’ and discover how both motoring and family life has changed through the decades.

Travel through ‘Making British Cars’ and see how influential the motor industry has been over the years. Get ‘Under the Skin’ and unravel the mystery of how cars work with interactive exhibits.

Enjoy a free guided tours with one of the enthusiastic guides who will help bring the cars to life.

  • Hill Close Gardens - Take a trip to these magical hidden gardens… These are rare survivals of Victorian gardens once used by trades folk living above their businesses in Warwick to escape from the crowded town.

The gardens are a unique example of the once-common Victorian detached pleasure garden - distinctly different from allotments - with their characteristic summer houses, hedge lines, pathways and orchards.

These historically significant plots were cultivated for both pleasure and production with tiny ornamental beds, small lawns as well as fruit and vegetables.

What's Included
  • Admission to all 15 attractions
What's Not Included
  • Transport to and from attractions
Additional Information

The Explorer Pass, offered by Shakespeare’s England, is a value-added ticket that provides access to a variety of attractions in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick and the surrounding countryside, an area known for its association with Shakespeare and other historical sites. The pass grants entry to top attractions such as Warwick Castle, Shakespeare’s Schoolroom, Stratford Butterfly Farm, Kenilworth Castle, and the British Motor Museum among others!

Convenient and easy to employ, the pass can be bought for 1, 2 or 3 days. Simply show the QR code of the pass at any included attraction to gain free entry – an effortless way to explore sights!

In addition to this, the Explorer Pass is accompanied by a real-time booking application which allows you to reserve spots at attractions, handle your admissions and fetch information about all attractions including any exclusive offers that come with the pass.

Suggested 1-Day Activity Plan:

Visit to Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall,
Tour of Shakespeare Distillery,
Experience at Stratford Butterfly Farm,
Boating on the Avon.

Location
Warwick Castle
Castle Lane,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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