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Warwick Castle visit and lunch
· Castle entrance is paid by voucher.
· Confirm visit in advance & ask about special events, closed areas of sites etc. Check times for the Archery & other displays.
· If no theatre in Stratford, group will see a Shakespeare play in London.
Warwick Castle
The castle has much to see and do and you should try to maximize your time here.
Set down in coach park. Arrange time/place for departure. Assemble group in group-holding area outside the courtyard. Once through the turn-styles, walk group down the hill and into the main courtyard. Point out the various exhibitions and attractions.
Currently the attractions within the castle are:
1.The Time Tower
2.The Castle Dungeon (extra fee)
3.Tower and Ramparts
4.Grounds and Gardens
5.Secrets and Scandals of the Royal Weekend Party
6.The Princess Tower (timed ticket – aimed at 3-8 year olds)
7.The Grand Interiors
8.The Kingmaker
Add on tickets can be purchased, if so inclined, from Courtyard Ticket Tent. It is best to check all these details before the beginning of your tour so that group leader can be informed. www.warwick-castle.com The dungeon ticket is timed admission. If purchasing on the day be aware there may not be slots available that suit times of your visit. Also Warwick website states Dungeon walk through takes 50 minutes.
Restaurants are opposite ticket desk and in the under croft – tasty but pricey.
Sandwich and BBQ stalls (burgers etc) in castle grounds during summer.
York – sightseeing with Tour Manager
Drop off at Leeman Road coach drop off. Walk to Minster. Be aware that some people may require the restroom.
Walking Tour with TM: try to include
(Vary depending on hotel location/time available/group request)
· Stonegate
· The Shambles
· Petersgate
· Clifford’s Tower
· St Helen’s Square (Mansion House and Betty’s Tea Shop)
· The Minster (almost always a booked visit.)
The Minster
Entrance is now via West Door. Groups’ entrance, which is signed, is through left hand door, even though they have also been using the right hand door. Hand in voucher at the Party Reception Desk. Entrance includes the Chapter House. You are not allowed to guide inside the Minster. Free guided tours are available for individuals to join. Voucher does not include entrance to Foundations, Crypt or Tower. There is no longer a charge for photo permits. Toilets located on north side of the High Alter.
Lunch and free time.
Depending on how hungry group are, you may want to schedule lunch before the Minster visit. If this is the case, arrange time/place to meet after lunch; in front of Minster (West Door) or by the Constantine statue at the south entrance are good places.
After the visit the group has free time to explore the city. Arrange meeting time/place after free time to walk group to dinner. (See voucher for location).
FACTS AND FREE TIME SUGGESTIONS
Tourist Information Office – 1, Museum Street
www.visityork.org – A great resource for info, ideas, booking etc.
Museums
JORVIK VIKING CENTRE – Coppergate. Book in for a group rate.
CASTLE MUSEUM – Tower Street. See Dick Turpin’s prison cell.
NATIONAL RAILWAY MUSEUM – Leeman Road.
YORKSHIRE MUSEUM – In Museum Gardens off Museum Street
RICHARD III MUSEUM – Monk Bar. You get a chance to vote guilty or not guilty.
Other Places of Interest
BETTY’S TEA ROOMS – St Helen’s Square
CITY ART GALLERY – Bootham
CITY WALLS – 3 miles, you can walk nearly all the way round.
Evening Activities
GHOST WALK – Almost always included. Check voucher for details.
YORK THEATRE ROYAL – St Leonard’s Place
RIVER CRUISES – York Boat, from near Lendel Bridge and King’s Snaith (check times and availability)
Facilities
CASH-POINTS – Most high street banks. Centered around Parliament Street area.
TOILETS – Some available on Parliament Street, opposite Coppergate
Bootham Bar – opposite Art Gallery
