The Shakespeare’s England Explorer Pass gives you free entry to 10 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 and discover medieval castles and fascinating museums. Warwickshire is the place to enjoy a cultural break!
Take a look at our suggestions for a three-day stay 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.
Next, head to Shakespeare Distillery just outside Stratford-upon-Avon for their lunchtime artisan gin tour. Then finish your day with a little bit of Shakespeare at Shakespeare’s Schoolroom and Guildhall in the centre of Stratford-upon-Avon.
Warwick Castle £25
Shakespeare Distillery £17.50
Shakespeare’s Schoolroom £12.50
Total Cost: £55.00
Adult £39.00
Child £25.00
Warwick Castle £25
Kenilworth Castle £12.90
Shakespeare’s Schoolroom £12.50
Avon Boating £8
Stratford Butterfly Farm £7.95
Total Cost: £66.35
Adult £50.00
Child £30.00
Day 1 – See Warwickshire’s best castles! In the morning visit the stunning medieval ruins at Kenilworth Castle and walk some of the oldest ramparts in England! Then head over to the impressive Warwick Castle for a fun-filled afternoon.
Day 2 – 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 Avon Boating for a cruise on the peaceful waters of the Avon. Finally, complete your break with some tropical butterflies at the exotic Stratford Butterfly Farm.
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. Then, finish your day in Warwick at the wonderful Victorian Hill Close Gardens.
Day 2 – Enjoy a morning at the impressive Warwick Castle before heading to Shakespeare Distillery just outside Stratford-upon-Avon for their lunchtime artisan gin tour.
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 Avon Boating for a cruise on the peaceful waters of the Avon. Finally, complete your break with some tropical butterflies at the exotic Stratford Butterfly Farm.
Kenilworth Castle £12.90
Stoneleigh Abbey £7
Hill Close Gardens £5
Warwick Castle £25
Shakespeare Distillery £17.50
Shakespeare’s Schoolroom £12.50
Avon Boating £8
Stratford Butterfly Farm £7.95
Total Cost: £95.85
Adult £60.00
Child £35.00
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.
Then, spend the afternoon in Stratford-upon-Avon. See exotic butterflies at Stratford Butterfly Farm, experience a Tudor lesson and learn all about Shakespeare at Shakespeare’s Schoolroom and Guildhall and, finally, finish your day at the eccentric MAD Museum – highly interactive and a lot of fun!
Warwick Castle £25
Shakespeare’s Schoolroom £12.50/£7.50
Stratford Butterfly Farm £7.95/£6.95
MAD Museum £7.80/£5.20
Total Cost: £53.25/£44.65
Adult £39.00
Child £25.00
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.
Warwick Castle £25
British Motor Museum £14.50/£9
Stratford Butterfly Farm £7.95/£6.95
Shakespeare’s Schoolroom £12.50/£7.50
MAD Museum £7.80/£5.20
Total Cost: £67.75/£53.65
Adult £50.00
Child £30.00
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. After lunch, 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. Start your day off with a bit of Shakespeare and Tudor fun at Shakespeare’s Schoolroom and Guildhall. Then head to 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. Finally, complete your break with some tropical butterflies at the exotic Stratford Butterfly Farm.
Day 1 – Head to the impressive Warwick Castle for a fun-filled morning at Britain’s Ultimate Castle. Then head into Warwick itself and visit the wonderful Victorian Hill Close Gardens.
Day 2 – Take a trip to Kenilworth, just north of Warwick. In the morning visit 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 2 – 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 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. Finally, complete your break with a river cruise along the River Avon with Avon Boating.
Warwick Castle £25
Hill Close Gardens £5/£1
Kenilworth Castle £12.90/£7.70
British Motor Museum £14.50/£9
Shakespeare’s Schoolroom £12.50/£7.50
MAD Museum £7.80/£5.20
Avon Boating £8/£6
Total Cost: £85.70/£61.40
Adult £60.00
Child £35.00
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.
 Our top things to do in Warwickshire for families with children of all ages:
Stratford-upon-Avon
Mary Arden’s Farm is the perfect start to your day. Experience the sights, sounds and smells of a working Tudor farm.
Then head into Stratford-upon-Avon to The MAD Museum – a highly interactive and eccentric museum for all the family.
And in Stratford-upon-Avon a visit to The Royal Shakespeare Company’s The Play’s The Thing exhibition is a must.Â
And finally, to round off your day, Shakespeare’s New Place with its fascinating and family-friendly exhibition is worth a visit.
Standard Ticket Price: £43.80
One-Day Explorer Pass: £39
SAVING: £4.80 per person
South Warwickshire
Spend your morning discovering the delights of Compton Verney and marvel at the world-class art exhibitions or have fun in the outdoor adventure playground.
And then after lunch head to The British Motor Museum in Gaydon where they have the world’s largest collection of historic British cars and plenty of family activities.
Standard Ticket Price: £72.80
Two-Day Explorer Pass: £50
SAVING: £22.80 per person
Warwick Castle
Spend the day at ‘Britain’s Ultimate Castle’ – Warwick Castle. Packed with things to do from towers and battlements to interactive attractions and shows it won’t disappoint!
Standard Ticket Prices: £100.80
Three-Day Explorer Pass: £60
SAVING: £40.80 per person
There’s so much local history to enjoy in Warwickshire! Here are our favourites:
Stratford-upon-Avon
Start your day at Shakespeare’s Birthplace. Walk in Shakespeare’s footsteps and explore the house where he was born and grew up.
Then, discover beautiful gardens and specially-commissioned artworks at Shakespeare’s New Place.
In the afternoon a visit to Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, the beautiful 500 year old cottage where Shakespeare courted his bride-to-be.
And finally, explore the beautifully furnished Jacobean home of Shakespeare’s daughter Susanna and the tranquil walled gardens at Hall’s Croft.
Standard Ticket Price: £51.00
One-Day Explorer Pass: £39
SAVING: £12 per person
Warwick
Begin your day in Warwick with a trip to the historic Collegiate Church of St Mary. Climb the tower to see the spectacular views from the top.
Next the medieval Lord Leycester Hospital is a hidden historic gem and well worth a visit.
Hill Close Gardens offers the rare opportunity to take a stroll through sixteen hedged Victorian pleasure gardens. A perfect end to your day in Warwick.
Standard Ticket Price: £67
Two-Day Explorer Pass: £50
Saving: £17 per person
Kenilworth
Head a little further north to Kenilworth and you’ll find a castle steeped in history. Kenilworth Castle’s spectacular ruins reveal much of Kenilworth’s medieval and Tudor past.
Also in Kenilworth, you’ll find the fine Grade 1 Listed English Mansion Stoneleigh Abbey. Explore the grounds and learn the fascinating history.
Standard Ticket Price: £84.80
Three-Day Explorer Pass: £60
Saving: £24.80 per person
Soak up the ambiance of this historic region with our pick of things to do for couples:
Warwick Castle
With magic, myth and adventure Warwick Castle brings history to life and is great day out for families and couples a like.
A short drive south from Warwick you will find Compton Verney. An award-winning art gallery set in beautiful grounds that is the ideal location for a romantic afternoon.
Standard Ticket Price: £42.50
One-Day Explorer Pass: £39
Saving: £3.50 per person
Stratford-upon-Avon
Start of your day in Stratford-upon-Avon by discovering where the writer of Romeo and Juliet lived, worked and married his own sweetheart with a visit to Anne Hathaway’s Cottage.
Next, explore the beautifully furnished Jacobean home of Shakespeare’s daughter Susanna and the tranquil walled gardens at Hall’s Croft.
The perfect end to a romantic day – a relaxing cruise along the River Avon. Take in the tranquil waters and beautiful scenery with Avon Boating.
Standard Ticket Price: £70.50
Two-Day Explorer Pass: £50
Saving: £20.50 per person
Kenilworth and Warwick
Kenilworth Castle, found just north of Warwick in Kenilworth, is one of the great historical sites in the UK. The spectacular ruins reveal much of Kenilworth’s medieval and Tudor past.
Then, spend your afternoon in the historic city of Warwick. The medieval Lord Leycester Hospital is a hidden gem and worth a visit.
Hill Close Gardens offers the rare opportunity to take a stroll through sixteen hedged Victorian pleasure gardens. A perfect end to a romantic trip.
Standard Ticket Price: £95.30
Three-Day Explorer Pass: £60
SAVING: £35.30 per person
If you’re only planning on visiting one or two attractions during your stay then The Explorer Pass may not be for you.
Visit our Attractions Pages to purchase individual tickets to any of the attractions featured on The Explorer Pass.
I'm a huge Shakespeare fan, so I wanted to experience as much of Warwickshire as possible - having The Explorer Pass was one less thing to worry about, no need for cash or remembering the tickets - we definitely saved money on entry fees also. Highly recommended.
I didn't know that Warwickshire had so much to offer. There is so much more than just the historic elements - we really loved the how The Explorer Pass introduced us to a great mixture of attractions and the kids loved it!
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