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Historic Britain

Stratford-upon-Avon and York are two of the most important historic destinations in the UK with magnificent landmarks and unique atmospheres.

The history of the magical and timeless city of York has been influenced by Roman, Anglo-Saxon and Viking settlers for almost two thousand years. Today, York’s city centre is a mixture of elegant Georgian town houses and timber framed dwellings which overhang the cobbled streets. There are many attractions that are perfect for history trips, including: the Jorvik Viking Centre, offering a lesson in medieval life; a more industrial experience at the magnificent National Railway Centre; and Murton Park, which offers hands-on activities for school groups including a Roman fort, Dark Age village, Tudor Farm House, and Second World War ‘Home Front’ experience.

Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare, is steeped in culture and history. Set in the beautiful rural Warwickshire countryside on the banks of the river Avon, Stratford is England as you like it, a Shakespearean study in half-timbered black and white. The town is the perfect place to experience one of Shakespeare’s most famous of plays in a traditional theatre of his time.

Prices from £103 for 2 nights, half board by coach

York - National Railway Museum

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York - Jorvik Centre

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Where you stay
The Racecourse Centre, York
These modern buildings have a 4-star Hostel rating and offer quality accommodation. In a quiet location only few minutes drive from the city centre.
Accommodates - 133
Style - Modern youth hostel
Facilities - Large sports field, indoor swimming pool, and sports centre within walking distance.
Hemmingford House
This splendidly refurbished Georgian mansion house is set in over three acres of grounds in a quiet village, two miles from Stratford-upon-Avon.
Accommodates - 132
Style - Youth hostel
Facilities - TV lounge, conference room, gardens, cycle hire, dining room, restaurant, laundry.
Our groups also stay at: Huntingdon House Residential Centre, York; The Square, Stow-on-the-Wold.

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History

  • Anne Hathaway’s Cottage
  • Castle Howard
  • Falstaff ’s Experience
  • Ghost Walk
  • Hall’s Croft
  • Harvard House and a Brief History of John Harvard of Stratfordupon- Avon
  • Holy Trinity Church
  • Jorvik Viking Centre
  • Mary Arden’s House
  • New Place/Nash’s House
  • Richard III Museum
  • Shakespeare’s Birthplace
  • Shakespearience
  • Treasurer’s House
  • York Castle Museum
  • York Dungeon
  • York Minster
  • Yorkshire Air Museum
  • Yorkshire Museum

Other

  • Butterfly Farm and Jungle Safar
  • Falstaff ’s Experience
  • Flamingo Land
  • Ghost Walk
  • River Cruises
  • River cruises on the River Avon
  • Stratford Brass Rubbing Centre
  • The Cotswolds
  • The Teddy Bear Museum