1day, Sun 3rd August 08
Come with us for a seriously action-packed day out at the medieval Warwick Castle - see the world’s biggest siege machine, thrilling jousting tournaments, big scary birds of prey and daredevil knights - then onto the town of Stratford-upon-Avon - the birthplace and deathbed (you can see where he is buried!!) of William Shakespeare!
Trip highlights:
. Seeing the 18m trebuchet (an enormous catapult) launch fireballs 300m
. Watching knights do battle in the jousting tournament
. Exploring the 800-year-old castle
. Seeing the houses where Shakespeare and his family lived 400 years ago
. Eating ice cream next to the River Avon
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More about the trip
Itinerary
What’s included?
What's not included?
Important information
Things to bring
Pick-up & Drop-off times and places
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Warwick
The highlight of the day will definitely be our visit to Warwick Castle. In 914 Ethelfleda daughter of Alfred the Great built a wall to protect the little town of Warwick, 250 years later the mighty Warwick castle was built. When we go we'll see the stunning 800-year-old castle and activities including jousting, archery, falconry and combat shows. Plus the world’s biggest siege machine, the mighty trebuchet will be shot twice daily in a jaw-dropping spectacle, set against the stunning backdrop of the Castle.
Historic
town of Warwick
Stratford-upon-Avon
is a small market town where the playwright and poet William
Shakespeare was born in 1564. You can see old
houses relating to his life (where he was born and his
daughter's house) and his death (the house in which he died and the
church where he was buried). We are going to spend the
afternoon in the town; we will show you the main sights on our
orientation walk, then you will have free time to explore.
• Leave
home in the morning (not too early!!)
•
Arrive at Warwick Castle
•
Spend a few hours at the castle exploring and watching the
medieval shows
• Free time in Warwick (we have
lots of ideas!)
• Jump back on the bus and drive
to Stratford-upon-Avon (30mins)
• Orientation walk
of Stratford-upon-Avon then free time (ask us for ideas!)
• Leave at the end of the
afternoon, arrive home early evening
1 full day visiting Warwick Castle, Warwick town and Stratford-upon-Avon.
• All travel – in our own private bus (with our very friendly driver!)
• Services of our friendly group leader
• Entrance into Warwick Castle (including jousting, archery, falconry, combat shows)
• Town orientation walk of Stratford-upon-Avon with us
• Information sheet (what to see and do in Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon) & map
• Healthy drink and snacks on the bus
What's not included?
• Lunch is not included, but we have lots of inexpensive suggestions (or bring a packed lunch)
Important information
Things to bring
• Waterproof jacket (you’re in the UK!!)
• Suncream (anything's possible!)
• Comfortable shoes for walking
• Packed lunch or we know good (and cheap) places to eat in the two towns
• Your camera!!
• Your student card for more discounts!
• Travel insurance (never travel anywhere without it!)
Pick-up times and places
• Look for a silver or white 'Company Coaches' coach
• Our 'Don't be a tourist' sign will be in the front window
• Please be at the pick-up point 5 minutes before the pick-up time
• Pick-up times may vary 10 minutes depending on traffic
Sunday 3rd August
If you are late we cannot wait!!
08.00 Harrogate town centre, Montpellier Hill Coach Stop (St Mary's Walk) map
08.30
09.00 Huddersfield town centre, bus stop IN FRONT OF the train station map
If you live in Bradford and would like to come with us, we will refund the cost of a cheap day return train ticket from Bradford to Leeds.
Drop-off times and places
The following times are approximate.
19.45 Huddersfield town centre, bus stop IN FRONT OF the train station
20.15
20.45