The Alternative Shakespeare Tour + 3 Course Carvery Meal

Duration 3 hours Languages Available Human tour guide - English Points of Interest Stop At: Welford on Avon Welford on Avon According to local history William Shakespeare was on his wayback to Stratford upon Avon in the rain after meeting Drayton and Ben Jonson for a drink atthe ’Bell Inn Welford when he contracted fatal pneumonia Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: Long Marston Long Marston Known as one of the Shakespeare villages ‘Dancing Marston’.Long Marston was the starting point for Shakespeare and his friends legendary drinkingcontest with the Bidford-on-Avon club. Duration: Not Available Stop At: Pebworth Pebworth Visit St. Michael’s Church where Shakespeare is said to have visited on several occasions. Duration: Not Available Stop At: Bidford-on-Avon Bidford-on-Avon Visit the famous 13th century ‘Falcon Inn Pub’ where he spent many a night drinking and gambling with his friends.One night at the ‘Falcon’ he took part in a drinking contest ending up drunk and slept under a crab tree for days. The tree along the main road to Bidford-on-Avon became a shrine and target of souvenir hunters until what was left of it was rooted up in 1824. After the tree had disappeared it acquired celebrity status. Duration: 15 minutes Stop At: Broom Broom As mentioned in his rhyme ‘Beggerley Broom’ a small village near Bidfrod and Wixford Duration: Not Available Stop At: Wixford Wixford Your tour takes a break here towards the end at our historic 16th Century Inn Three Horseshoes Wixford where you will indulge in a sumptuous traditional homemade three-course English carvery all included in your tour price!The perfect way to end your day filled with exquisite history and culture.Plenty of time to take photos ‘Restaurant time 1hr 30mins Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes Stop At: Exhall Exhall On the way back to Stratford we will pass through Exhall as quoted by Shakespeare in his rhyme ‘Dodging Exhall’A very quaint village close to Wixford and Bidford on Avon Duration: Not Available Stop At: Temple Grafton Temple Grafton On the way back to Stratford we will pass through Temple Grafton village as quoted by Shakespeare in his rhyme 'Hungry Grafton' Duration: Not Available Additional Information Service animals allowed Public transportation options are available nearby Suitable for all physical fitness levels This experience is not wheelchair accessible Inclusions In-person Guide: English Traveler Pickup Information Mini Bus parked up in Rother Market Square (opposite one stop shop nr famous clock tower). The tour bus will have our company name written on the side 'The Alternative Shakespeare Tour'. Voucher Info Mobile or paper ticket accepted The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the The Alternative Shakespeare Tour in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon. This offer is not eligible for promo codes.