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From GBP 85Cotswolds in a Day Tour from Moreton-in-Marsh / Stratford-on-Avon
Experience the best of the northern Cotswolds with a fun, friendly local guide in a small group of up to 16 people. We'll explore picture-postcard Cotswold towns and villages including Chipping Campden, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bibury and Bourton-on-the-Water. There's also the stunning Dover's Hill viewpoint, scenic back roads, and our "secret" off-the-beaten-track village, which many customers agree is a highlight of the tour! Tours depart from Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon, or from Moreton-in-Marsh in the Cotswolds, so make an ideal day trip for visitors staying in these towns. It's also very easy to take a day trip by train from London Paddington, Oxford or Worcester (to Moreton-in-Marsh), or from Birmingham (to Stratford-upon-Avon). If you're travelling from London or Oxford, we think it's best to take the train to the Cotswolds and meet a tour here - you'll skip all the traffic, take a charming, scenic train ride, and get to spend even longer in the beautiful Cotswolds!
From GBP 12The Sinister Side of Shakespeare's Stratford Ghost Walk
Be entertained on this walk around the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon to hear tales of plague, murder, ghosts, beatings, witches, sewage and grave-robbing. This is a circular walk, with a professional tour guide telling mysterious and grizzly tales from the history of Stratford-upon-Avon & William Shakespeare.
From GBP 80Cotswolds Full-Day Tour From Birmingham
Discover Cotswolds' charm on a day tour from Birmingham. Quaint villages, rolling hills, and history await. A journey into England's countryside heart. Discover 4 villages in just 1 day! Have free time to explore each location. Capture stunning photos and create lasting memories as we walk in the villages! Enjoy breath-taking views as our bus winds through the hills and picture. Travel in an air-conditioned coach along the country lanes
From GBP 15Stratford-upon-Avon: River Cruise and City Audio Tour
Discover the charming sights of Stratford-upon-Avon with a 30-minute river cruise. Explore the historic Tudor landmarks at your own pace with a digital audio guide. Step onboard a traditional Edwardian vessel and enjoy a serene cruise along the River Avon. You’ll spot iconic landmarks such as the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, and the Holy Trinity Church where the Bard was buried. Pass underneath the 15th century Clopton Bridge, and take scenic snaps of the historic market town. Afterwards, continue exploring the sights of Stratford with an audio guide. Uncover nine points of interest, such as Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, Shakespeare’s Birthplace and more.
From GBP 20Birmingham Slogging Gangs Walking Tour with Edward Shelby
Do you have what it takes to join a Birmingham Slogging gang? If so we are looking for new recruits so come and join our guide, Edward Shelby, a member of the slogging gangs. He will show you the city & teach you the ways of the gangs & how the reality differs from their portrayal in popular culture.. This tour from the award winning company, Top Tours Global, is centred around the historical & cultural aspects of the Birmingham slogging gangs. You learn about how the gangs terrorised Birmingham in the late 19th & early 20th century. This tour will explore gang members such as Billy Kimber, Alfie Solomon & the Italian Mob. This two-hour tour begins & ends at Aston University, with parking available & goes deep into historical gang territories. The tour will have two stops at local pubs where guests are welcome to buy a drink whilst hearing more about the Birmingham gangs of the last two centuries. City and restaurant recommendations are available on our website Toptoursglobal.com
From GBP 9Tudor World Ghost Tour by Lantern light inside the building
The tour takes place through one of the most historic (and haunted) buildings in Stratford upon Avon. The character guide will relate the history and ghostly tales relating to the building - from war and plague, to murder and apparitions! The tour takes place in a building with low beams and uneven floors. Lanterns will be provide to help navigate through the shadowy corridors of this ancient spooky building!
From GBP 25Shrewsbury Prison Guided Tour
Walk in the footsteps of prisoners who once lived within these walls. Discover what happens behind the high walls and locked doors, experience the hidden world of capital punishment, and see first-hand where executions took place. Shrewsbury Prison offers Guided Tours led by expert guides with an encyclopaedic understanding of its rich and fascinating history. Over the course of 90 minutes, you'll have the opportunity to view its historic buildings and uncover their stories, which date back to the Georgian Era to modern day.
From GBP 28Shrewsbury Prison Escape Room - The Cell
The Cell Escape Room is a fully immersive, state-of-the-art escape room experience, where you get to do the time without committing the crime! Experience the pulse racing, mind-manipulating, adrenaline-charged rush of ‘The Cell Escape Room.’ Includes, Self-Guided Tour of Shrewsbury Prison THE STORY Sentenced to 15 years for stealing £1million, you have hidden the money from the rest of your gang. Now you’re stuck in a prison cell with no way out! The inmates know what you have done, and they all want the money for themselves. Your only chance is to escape while the prisoners are on lockdown. With only 1 hour left until the lockdown ends, you must be fast and work out how to escape your cell.
From GBP 12Stratford-upon-Avon: Shakespeare, History & Town Highlights Tour
Get your bearings in Stratford-upon-Avon on this 1.5-hour walking tour with a friendly local guide. Perfect for first-time visitors, this tour introduces the town’s Shakespeare connections, historic streets, riverside scenery and everyday local character. Walk through Stratford’s historic centre, hear stories from the town’s past and present, and discover details you may miss exploring alone. Along the way, see highlights including the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Shakespeare’s Birthplace, the Gower Memorial, Henley Street, the Town Hall, Shakespeare’s New Place and more. Your guide will bring the town to life with stories of Shakespeare, local history, theatres, pubs, canals and hidden corners. Every tour is slightly different, with each guide bringing their own stories, favourite details and personal connection to Stratford-upon-Avon.
From GBP 15The WalkTalkShow.co.uk - Guided Tour of Stratford upon Avon
Join a fascinating 1.5 hour guided walking tour of Stratford-Upon-Avon, covering its 14 centuries of history as well as much ado about the life and times of William Shakespeare. You will see amazing buildings, beautiful scenery, and learn some absolutely fascinating and world-changing history. Stratford's famous WalkTalkShow has established itself at the very TOP of the town's visitor attractions feedback scores. Chart the complete history of Stratford, from its original 7th century settlers, whilst also exploring the life and times of the most famous human the world has ever known. Shakespeare's writing changed the world and continues to do so. See Shakespeare's birthplace, his famous home, and the C13th church in which he was both christened and is buried. See the surviving taverns that served Shakespeare and his friends in the late 16th century, and can still do the same for you 450 years later.
From GBP 18Shrewsbury Prison Entry Ticket
Shrewsbury Prison is the World’s most interactive prison, that inspires people, educating, engaging and immersing visitors through a journey behind bars. Our mission is to preserve, protect and promote the history and heritage of Shrewsbury Prison, by shining a light on prison life from the Georgian era to the modern day. Visitors are given a unique and immersive prison experience combined with first class customer service. Shrewsbury Prison was built in 1793 and closed in 2013, with over 200 years of history behind its walls including the countries last remaining Georgian prison.
From GBP 14Birmingham City Centre Daily Walking Tour (10:30am & 2pm)
See Birmingham through a true Brummie’s eyes on this 1.5-hour walking tour. Immerse yourself in the city's sights and sounds as you journey through centuries of our history, uncovering the truth of the city of a thousand trades. During the tour, you’ll discover roots of Norman nobility to titans of the Industrial Revolution, charting Birmingham's path as a city of innovation to its place today as the UK’s second-largest city. See key historic sights like Birmingham Cathedral, Chamberlain Square and the canals, while uncovering the stories and people behind them. You’ll also gain real insight into life in Birmingham today, with every guide bringing their own stories of the city.