Coach Breaks to Central England & The Midlands

Best known as the birthplace of England’s most famous bard, William Shakespeare, Stratford upon Avon is a pretty historic market town situated on the banks of the River Avon and a popular tourist destination attracting over three million visitors a year. With its beautiful surroundings, wide range of tourist attractions and great shopping, it’s not hard to see why this town is such a hit with coach trip visitors.

Delve into the Bard's life and legacy with a visit to Shakespeare's Birthplace. Take a leisurely stroll along the picturesque streets of the town centre, adorned with charming Tudor buildings, and visit the historic Holy Trinity Church, where Shakespeare is buried. For a scenic perspective, embark on a tranquil River Avon cruise, meandering through the picturesque countryside and passing by some of the town's most iconic landmarks. The historic Garrick Inn is one of the towns oldest buildings, dating back to the 16th century, though some parts of this traditional half-timbered building may be as old as the 14th century, and has witnessed centuries of stories, including tales of the plague!

We rejoin the coach at around 16:30 to 17:00hr to make our way back to South Wales.

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Ledbury is a small but vibrant market town in South East Herefordshire, at the foot of the Malvern Hills and close to the borders of both Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. 

It has historic streets lined with brilliant independent shops, plus plenty of places to refuel. The town is surrounded by woods, orchards and hills, with footpaths winding up to the Malvern Hills. Literary luminaries, including Elizabeth Barrett Browning and John Masefield, were enamoured with this beautiful area.

Our scenic journey also takes us through the Wye Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, crossing the Wales–England border..

Subject to traffic and travel, we leave around 16:00 to start our journey back home.

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The original festival for food and drink lovers, showcasing creative producers and chefs from across Ludlow and the Welsh Marches alongside a handful of invited traders. Ludlow Food Festival is held in Ludlow Castle with free talks, demonstrations and tastings across the main stages. It was the first successful food and drink festival to be held in the UK, and it's still the best one and has been going for over 20 years now.

From its ancient Castle to its peaceful back streets, exploring the perfect historic town of Ludlow itself is a real pleasure. A lively friendly feel combines with over 800 years of history. Many cafes, bars, shops, beautiful and fascinating architecture and greenery all around means a visit to Ludlow will not disappoint.

We rejoin the coach around 16:30 to start our journey back to South Wales.

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Previously advertised in Jan23 brochure at 7th September, event date changed to 14th September 2024 on 21/12/23