Private tour in Stratford Upon Avon Diane C

Stratford upon Avon and Warwick Castle Full Day tour

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Diane C.

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Hello and welcome to the Heart of England region. After a career in fashion manufacturing I qualified as a Blue Badge Tour Guide in 2001. Since then I have specialised in providing personalised, private tours of Birmingham and surrounding region. I love to share my enthusiasm with visitors from UK and abroad. As a 'born and bred Brummie', I have seen many changes to Birmingham over the last 25 years; from a city with a reputation for heavy industry Birmingham has become a highly regarded centre of excellence in all areas of business and culture. A wide variety of restaurants, great shopping, museums and galleries plus numerous local attractions make Birmingham a popular tourist destination with leisure and business visitors alike. Just a forty minute drive from Birmingham city centre are the famous 'Shakespeare Country' towns of Stratford upon Avon and Warwick with the Cotswold hills beyond. Whatever your reason for visiting and however much or little time you have to spare, I would be delighted to tailor a walking and/or driving tour that will help you discover the hidden. . . Heart of England. Hope to see you soon. Diane Qualified Blue Badge Tourist Guide Member of the British Guild of Registered Tourist Guides Member of the Institute of Tourist Guides Criminal Records Bureau - Security clearance Full private hire licenses and insured for hire & reward

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Overview of your Stratford Upon Avon tour

The delightful and vibrant riverside town of Stratford upon Avon is where we begin our tour to explore the birthplace of the most famous playwright in the world - William Shakespeare. Born into a local, middle class family in 1564. Surviving a terrible plague that was rife in the town that year, he grew up during the reign of Queen Elizabeth 1st. Dangerous times full of intrigue & religious intolerance, which he would later weave into his plays. The afternoon is spent at the most complete medieval castle in England. Situated above the the banks of the River Avon this most magnificent castle was the ancestral home of the Earls of Warwick one of whom was named the 'Kingmaker'. Here you can visit the dungeon before climbing the spiral stairs of the highest towers to stand on the battlements from where you can enjoy views of the surrounding countryside. With so many exciting attractions, beautiful gardens and fascinating stories from history, this is a visit to satisfy the whole family.

Recent Reviews

Debbie R.United States
December 2025

My husband and I spent a wonderful day choke full of information provided by Diane. She helped us to understand the plethora of historical facts and booked a reservation for an adorable tea house for lunch. We were very fortunate to have an extremely thorough tour of Anne Hathaway's Cottage but didn't have time to explore much of Stratford-upon-Avon. Diane provided us with a great overview of, though, and we hope to return to fill in the blanks. We highly recommend Diane. She's a great tour guide.

Mandy S.
June 2025

I cannot recommend our amazing guide ,Diane, enough. She was professional, informative but above all friendly and customised our tour to our preferences perfectly. Her transport was comfortable and she was a perfect driver constantly considering our requests. Without a doubt Diane made our trip to Birmingham more seamless and more interesting.

Lynn H.
January 2025

We enjoyed a wonderful tour with Dianne. She’s knowledgeable and personable! We learned so much about the castle and the history of England.

Heather S.United States
June 2023

Diane was a great driver and knew the best spots in Stratford and how to best avoid the crowds. Highly recommend!

Marsha B.United States
April 2023

Diane was so flexible with us. We had to change meeting places as we had a last minute hotel change. She also Changed the order of our visits as she realized it was a bank holiday which helped us hit the places at times that were less crowded. We had a terrific time chatting with her over tea and we squeezed in a last minute visit to Anne Hathaway 's house. She shared so much information with us and also a secret garden we never would have found on our own! Thanks, Diane for an excellent day!

Irina I.Romania
November 2022

Diane was extremely knowledgeable and her way of explaining / showing to us was clear, very pleasant and witty! I also wish to make a special note for the care she displayed towards me, as I have a mobility limitation. Stratdford upon Avon is one of UK's jewels and we were so delighted of the scenery as much as the information received! Thank you for a memorable trip!

Your Stratford Upon Avon tour itinerary

Our walking tour of Stratford follows in the footsteps of William Shakespeare with the opportunity to visit the house where he was born. From the birthplace we take take a gentle stroll beside the river and through the streets that were familiar to William Shakespeare. Along the way we see where he went to school, the site of the house that he retired to on his return from London - and his final resting place in the Parish Church. A short drive away we can visit one of the Tudor properties associated with William and his family including a visit to Anne Hathaway's cottage where he courted his future wife and to Mary Arden's Farm where his mother grew up. Lunch can be on 'on the hoof' or at my favourite traditional tea room in the medieval town of Warwick. The afternoon is spent exploring the most complete medieval castle in England - the splendid - Warwick Castle.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

Walking tour of Stratford is on mostly level paved surfaces. Travel around villages will be in my comfortable Volkswagen Transporter, which can carry eight passengers and has air conditioning plus lots of luggage space. Warwick Castle Wall Walk is a one way system and not recommended for those who have limited mobility or Acrophobia (fear of heights).

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Meeting location

Stratford-upon-Avon, England, CV37, United Kingdom

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: PLEASE NOTE: This tour is based on pick up and drop off points within a 20 mile radius of Stratford upon Avon. London is 80 miles each way and a two hour drive each way from Stratford and Warwick. I am happy to offer a transfer service but this would be at extra cost to cover additional fuel and time. Please do not hesitate to contact me for a quotation subject to your accommodation address.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Architecture
Art And Culture
Layover
History
Tour reference number
304947
Languages
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

4.9

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