Stratford-upon-Avon & Oxford - 1 day

• The home of Britain's most famous playwright, William Shakespeare
• Oxford University, the oldest in the UK

Stratford-upon-Avon is a small, pretty town on the banks of the River Avon, famous for being the home of one of the most important playwrights of the English language, William Shakespeare. Oxford's dreaming spires dominate the city skyline. But Oxford has more than just the University; interesting museums including Britain's oldest public museum, the Ashmolean, a vibrant shopping centre, a fascinating history and plenty of attractions. 

Plan for the day
On arrival in Stratford-upon-Avon, your guide will take you on an informal walk of the town including a visit to Shakespeare's grave in Holy Trinity Church. The tour concludes at the birthplace museum, the house that Shakespeare was born and lived in as a boy (Entry optional). After lunch, we take the short journey to Oxford through the beautiful landscape of the northern Cotswolds. In Oxford your guide will introduce you to the sights of the city centre and the colleges explaining the history of the University. After the tour why not visit the Oxford Story, one of Europe’s longest indoor rides to explore the University’s record-breaking discoveries. Then wander the college-lined streets or the beautiful parks to soak up the atmosphere of one of the world's great academic cities. Back to Cambridge mid-evening.