The Shakespeare’s England Explorer Pass gives you free entry to 15 attractions in and around Warwickshire and can offer huge savings against standard admission prices.
Take a look at our itineraries below for suggestions on things to do and to how to make the most of your visit to Shakespeare’s England. The more you visit, the more you save!
Escape the everyday – discover medieval castles, fascinating museums and, of course, Shakespeare! Warwickshire is the place to enjoy a cultural break. Take a look at our suggestions for a three-day stay in the region:
Spend your morning at the impressive Warwick Castle – described as Britain’s Ultimate Castle – it is one of Warwickshire’s most iconic attractions.
Then, head into Stratford-upon-Avon for the afternoon. Enjoy a cruise on the peaceful waters of the River Avon with Avon Boating, and as no trip to Stratford would be complete without a bit of Shakespeare – finish your day at Shakespeare’s Birthplace.
Warwick Castle £39
Avon Boating £9
Shakespeare’s Birthplace £18
Total Cost: £66.00
Adult £49.00
Child £32.00
Day 1 – Take a trip to the quaint town of Kenilworth. Spend the morning visiting the stunning medieval ruins at Kenilworth Castle and walk some of the oldest ramparts in England! Then, after lunch, head over to the Grade 1 listed Stoneleigh Abbey for a walk around the stunning grounds. Finish your day at the extraordinary Compton Verney – stunning parkland and lake surrounding an award-winning art gallery.
Day 2 – Spend the day in Stratford-upon-Avon. Start your day off with a bit of Shakespeare at Shakespeare’s Birthplace. Then, for something a little different, enjoy some tropical butterflies at the exotic Stratford Butterfly Farm. Next, visit Shakespeare Distillery for their artisan gin tour before heading to Avon Boating for a cruise on the peaceful waters of the Avon to complete your break.
Kenilworth Castle £12.90
Stoneleigh Abbey £7
Compton Verney £17
Shakespeare’s Birthplace £18
Stratford Butterfly Farm £8.95
Shakespeare Distillery £17.50
Avon Boating £9
Total Cost: £90.35
Adult £59.00
Child £36.00
Day 1 – Take a trip to Kenilworth, just north of Warwick. Visit the oldest ramparts in England at the medieval ruins of Kenilworth Castle. Then head over to the beautiful Stoneleigh Abbey for a stroll around their grounds.
Day 2 – Enjoy a morning at the impressive Warwick Castle. Then, finish your day in Warwick at the wonderful Victorian Hill Close Gardens. In the evening visit to the Warwickshire Gin Company to enjoy their unique gin tasting experience.
Day 3 – Spend the day in Stratford-upon-Avon. Start your day off with a bit of Shakespeare and Tudor fun at Shakespeare’s Schoolroom and Guildhall. Then, continuing with the Shakespeare theme, head to the world-famous Shakespeare’s Birthplace. Finally, complete your break with Avon Boating on a peaceful cruise on the waters of the River Avon.
Kenilworth Castle £12.90
Stoneleigh Abbey £7
Warwick Castle £39
Hill Close Gardens £5
Warwickshire Gin Company £20
Shakespeare’s Schoolroom £12.50
Shakespeare’s Birthplace £18
Avon Boating £9
Total Cost: £123.40
Adult £69.00
Child £42.00
See awesome castles, historic cars, crazy machinery and exotic butterflies. Experience a Tudor lesson and step back in time to the middle ages. Warwickshire will not disappoint! Take a look at our suggestions for a three-day family break in the region:
Start your day at the impressive Warwick Castle – described as Britain’s Ultimate Castle – it is one of Warwickshire’s most iconic attractions and great fun for families.
Then, spend the afternoon in Stratford-upon-Avon. See exotic butterflies at Stratford Butterfly Farm – the UK’s largest tropical butterfly paradise, and next head to the eccentric MAD Museum – highly interactive and a lot of fun for all the family! Finally, finish your day with a relaxing cruise on the River Avon with Avon Boating.
Warwick Castle £39
Stratford Butterfly Farm £8.95/£7.95
MAD Museum £8.80/£6
Avon Boating £9/£6
Total Cost: £65.75/£58.95
Adult £49.00
Child £32.00
Please note children under 3 enter all attractions free of charge. Under 5s are free at most of the attractions listed. Please check individual attraction pages for full details.
Day 1 – Head to the impressive Warwick Castle for a fun-filled morning at Britain’s Ultimate Castle. There’s plenty to see and do including the Horrible Histories maze and the UK’s largest birds of prey show! In the afternoon take a trip to the British Motor Museum in Gaydon where you’ll find the world’s largest collection of historic British Cars. The family-friendly Museum offers a colourful insight into the British motor industry and has an onsite cafe, outdoor play area and free parking.
Day 2 –  Spend the day in Stratford-upon-Avon. Visit the quirky MAD Museum and see exotic butterflies at Stratford Butterfly Farm. Then, finish your day off with a bit of Shakespearean fun at Shakespeare’s Schoolroom and Guildhall in Stratford-upon-Avon. Experience Tudor school life and explore the very room where Shakespeare sat in the 1570s.
Warwick Castle £39
British Motor Museum £16/£10
Shakespeare’s Schoolroom £12.50/£7.50
Stratford Butterfly Farm £8.95/£7.95
MAD Museum £8.80/£6
Total Cost: £85.25/£70.45
Adult £59.00
Child £36.00
Please note children under 3 enter all attractions free of charge. Under 5s are free at most of the attractions listed. Please check individual attraction pages for full details.
Day 1 – Head to the impressive Warwick Castle for a fun-filled day at Britain’s Ultimate Castle. There’s plenty to see and do including the Horrible Histories maze and the UK’s largest birds of prey show!
Day 2 – Take a trip to Kenilworth, just north of Warwick, and spend the morning visiting the oldest ramparts in England at the medieval ruins of Kenilworth Castle. After lunch, head over to the British Motor Museum in Gaydon where you’ll find the world’s largest collection of historic British Cars. The family-friendly Museum offers a colourful insight into the British motor industry and has an onsite cafe, outdoor play area and free parking.
Day 3 – Spend the day in Stratford-upon-Avon. Start your day off with a bit of Shakespeare and Tudor fun at Shakespeare’s Schoolroom and Guildhall. Then head to Shakespeare’s Birthplace for a bit more Shakespeare! Finally, finish your day at the quirky MAD Museum. Perfect for the whole family, the museum is a fantastic playground for adults and an exciting treasure trove for inquisitive kids.
Warwick Castle £39
Kenilworth Castle £12.90/£7.70
British Motor Museum £16/£10
Shakespeare’s Schoolroom £12.50/£7.50
Shakespeare’s Birthplace £18/£9
MAD Museum £8.80/£6
Total Cost: £107.20/£79.20
Adult £69.00
Child £42.00
Please note children under 3 enter all attractions free of charge. Under 5s are free at most of the attractions listed. Please check individual attraction pages for full details.
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