Warwick Castle and Stratford

One of the most impressive buildings is the Great Hall. It is full of historic weapons, armour, and long tables where the lord and his knights would eat. You can imagine banquets, music, and roaring fires as you explore. Nearby, the State Rooms show how rich families lived in the 17th and 18th centuries. Look for gold-framed paintings, velvet curtains, and antique furniture.

Climb Guy’s Tower for a fantastic view across the countryside. The spiral stairs are narrow and steep, but the view is worth it! Guards once stood there, watching for danger. There is also the Princess Tower, where you can hear a magical story told by actors in costume

At 11:30, make your way to the Falconry Lawn. Here, you’ll see birds of prey—like eagles and owls—fly fast and low, right over your heads. This exciting show shows how birds helped people hunt in medieval times.

At 12:30, head down to the riverside field for the Trebuchet Demonstration. A trebuchet is a giant catapult used in wars hundreds of years ago. You’ll see it in action, throwing heavy objects far into the field—sometimes even pumpkins!

Be sure to walk around the castle walls and garden paths. There’s even a dungeon experience, but it’s not for the faint-hearted! For lunch, find a picnic spot near the river or in one of the quiet green areas.

This small wooden house was where William Shakespeare was born in 1564. His father was a glove maker, and his family lived in this house for many years. Although we will not go inside, you can look at the wooden beams and old glass windows and imagine what life was like in Tudor times. Shakespeare grew up here and later became the world’s most famous playwright, writing famous plays like Hamlet, Macbeth, and Romeo and Juliet. A curious fact: in his will, Shakespeare left his wife his “second-best bed.” Historians still wonder why

The Royal Shakespeare Company, often known as the RSC, is one of the world's most famous theatre companies and is dedicated to performing the works of William Shakespeare, as well as other classical and modern plays.

The company is based here in Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare's birthplace, and attracts visitors from all over the world. The main theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, stands on the banks of the River Avon and hosts performances throughout the year.

Although we will not be going inside as a group today, you are welcome to explore the theatre and its exhibition areas in your free time if you would like to learn more about Shakespeare and the RSC's work.

This is one of the oldest churches in the town and a very important one. William Shakespeare was baptised and buried here. Inside, you can find his grave near the altar. There is even a message written on the stone that warns people not to move his bones! The church is quiet, beautiful, and peaceful, with stained-glass windows and old tombstones. After visiting the church, take a moment to look at the River Avon nearby and think about how this town inspired Shakespeare’s writing.

The Guild Chapel is a small medieval church with some of the oldest and most interesting wall paintings in England. These paintings were made in the 1400s and show religious scenes such as Judgement Day, angels, and devils. During the Reformation, these paintings were painted over and hidden for hundreds of years. Only recently were they discovered again and carefully cleaned. Some people say the paintings are haunted and that you can hear whispers from the walls at night