Day Trips in West Midlands

Escape the city for a sojourn in the British countryside on this full-day tour of Oxford, Stratford and the Cotswold Villages from London. Visit the birthplace of William Shakespeare and Ann Hathaway's cottage in Stratford-Upon- Avon, then drive through the idyllic Cotswolds, stopping to snap photos of the thatched-roof cottages and historic villages along the way. Finally, enjoy a walking tour of Oxford and discover the 'City of Dreaming Spires,' home to the oldest university in the English-speaking world.

Lose yourself in England's storybook villages as you tour the picturesque Cotswolds and the medieval town of Stratford-upon-Avon on this full-day tour from London. Walk in the footsteps of England's most iconic playwright as you tour Shakespeare's birthplace and Anne Hathaway's Cottage in Stratford-upon-Avon. After tucking into a packed lunch (included), marvel at the traditional English villages, rolling hills and thatched-roof cottages of the Cotswolds, as you visit Bibury, Burford and Bourton-on-the-water.

Leave London behind and see three of England's highlight destinations on this full-day coach tour. Traveling with a Spanish-speaking guide, you'll first visit Oxford, home to one of the world's oldest and best-regarded universities. Go for a stroll and visit one of Oxford's colleges. Then, travel through the Cotswolds - a region known for its picture-perfect English scenery - and arrive in Stratford-upon-Avon, where you'll admire the Tudor-era architecture and learn about famous former resident William Shakespeare.

Delve deeper into the Cotswolds and Stratford-upon-Avon than you could independently in a day on this small-group tour from Oxford. With a driver-guide and minivan transport to free you from travel hassles, you can simply enjoy the scenery on route to Stratford. After a guided walk and optional visit to Shakespeare's birthplace, criss-cross through the Cotswolds, dipping into stone villages along the way.

Visit Warwick Castle and William Shakespeare's hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon on a convenient day trip from Bournemouth. After leaving from the center of town, you'll travel by coach to the medieval castle and then onto the market town where Shakespeare was born. On a tour, you'll find the places linked to the famous playwright and visit the Shakespeare Exhibition to see scenes from his plays recreated by actors as you explore.

Visit Warwick Castle and Stratford-upon-Avon on a day-long tour from Oxford. With medieval history and tales of the playwright William Shakespeare through the day, you'll enjoy a mix of guided activities and free time to explore at your own pace. Discover places linked to Shakespeare's life in Stratford-upon-Avon such as his birthplace and school, and enjoy comfortable and convenient travel to and from Oxford.