There are several houses that you can visit that were at one time or another occupied by Shakespeare and members of his family. There are different combinations of tickets you can purchase that will allow access to several or all the houses. The basic ticket includes the Birthplace, Halls Croft (his daughter’s home) and New Place (Shakespeare’s own home although now demolished and left as a pretty garden). We will also visit the Church of the Holy Trinity where Shakespeare and some family members are buried.

From Stratford to Blenheim Palace takes approximately one hour driving through the scenic Cotswolds where we will have lunch in a country pub.

Blenheim Palace, the stately home of the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Set in 2100 acres of beautiful parkland landscaped by ‘Capability’ Brown, the magnificent palace is surrounded by sweeping lawns, award-winning formal gardens and the great lake. Blenheim Palace is a unique example of English Baroque architecture. Inside, the scale of the Palace is beautifully balanced by the intricate detail and delicacy of the carvings, the hand painted ceilings and the amazing porcelain collections, tapestries and paintings displayed in each room.A short stop at the village of Bladon just outside the grounds of the palace to visit to St Martin’s Church and Sir Winston Churchill’s grave.

It is about 2 hours from Blenheim Palace back to central London.