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 Oxford takes just over one hour driving through the scenic Cotswolds where we will have lunch in a country pub.

Oxford is home to the oldest University in the English speaking world. The University comprises of different colleges which are essentially communities of students. Most of the colleges are enclosed by a large wall within which you can see, dormitories, a dining hall, library and chapel. In terms of architecture and arrangement, the colleges are very similar so we will visit one, usually New College. If you are interested in the Harry Potter movie series, then a few scenes were shot at this college. In addition to the colleges, there are the libraries and schools to visit and, of course, time for souvenir shopping.

About 1.5 – 2 hours in oxford is enough and then it is about 1 hour 30 minutes back to central London.