Stratford-upon-Avon

Best known as the birthplace of William Shakespeare, Stratford-upon-Avon offers students a deep dive into English literature, history, and cultural heritage. Walking through its well-preserved...

Tour Manager Notes: Salisbury

Overview Sorbidiodonum was an important crossroad in Roman Britain, which became a prosperous market town in Saxon England. The Saxons called it Saeres Byrig, meaning...

York – (Warwick Castle) – Stratford C/S

54401NOR Warwick Castle                                    visit & lunch Anne Hathaway's Cottage                     visit Shakespeare's Birthplace                       visit             All entrances are paid by voucher. Confirm visits in advance &...

Channel Crossing Portsmouth

Channel Crossing – Portsmouth General Notes Drive to the port of departure. Cross as foot passengers. Continue by coach on arrival. Tickets are included in...

Tour Manager Notes: Stonehenge

Overview Stonehenge (henge means ‘to hang’) is Europe's most famous prehistoric monument.  Its first recorded history is that of Geoffrey of Monmouth, who was a...

Stratford – Grasmere – Edinburgh and Reverse

54401SCO Lake District                     lunch stop Moffat Woolen Mills, 01683 2201, www.visitmoffat.co.uk on A701 or the Blacksmith’s Cottage at Gretna Green, 01461 338441,  www.gretnagreen.com, just...

Tour Manager Notes: Warwick

Overview The castle of Warwick, situated right in the Heart of England is one of the great strategic defensive sites in Britain. Its importance as...

Tour Manager Notes: Stratford-Upon-Avon

Overview The oldest market town in Warwickshire, Stratford was first a Celtic settlement, then a small Roman town. Its name – a mixture of Celtic...

York – Windsor – London and Reverse

54402LNO Windsor combined visit and lunch stop · Entrances are paid by voucher for all visits · Check in advance for special events, closed areas...

Tour Manager Notes: Windsor

Key dates 1066 – William the Conqueror crowned King of England 1080s – Building of Windsor begins 1215 – Magna Carta 1475 – St George’s...