Christmas in Stratford & the Severn Valley Railway

Christmas in Stratford & the Severn Valley Railway

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Christmas in Stratford & the Severn Valley Railway

5 Days

Visiting: Stratford Walking Tour & Warwick Castle, A Traditional Christmas Lunch & Free Time, Severn Valley Railway

Tour operator:

Leger Holidays

Tour code:

l-reustx

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

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Tour Overview

Experience the magic of Christmas in Stratford-upon-Avon with a delightful 4-night stay at the 4-star Crowne Plaza. Begin your festive journey with a guided walking tour of Shakespeare's birthplace, exploring the charming Tudor-style streets and the scenic River Avon. Discover the grandeur of Warwick Castle, with its rich history and stunning gardens. Celebrate Christmas Day with a traditional lunch and enjoy leisure time to relax or explore. On Boxing Day, embark on a scenic steam train ride along the Severn Valley Railway, taking in breathtaking views of the River Severn and Victoria Bridge. Conclude your holiday with a relaxing evening at the hotel before heading home. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and festive cheer.

Highlights

  • Explore the historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare.

  • Visit the iconic Warwick Castle, with its Great Hall and magnificent state rooms.

  • Enjoy a scenic steam train ride on the Severn Valley Railway, crossing the Victoria Bridge.

  • Stroll along the picturesque River Avon in Stratford-upon-Avon.

  • Discover the Tudor-style architecture and charm of Stratford-upon-Avon.

  • Wander through the stunning grounds and gardens of Warwick Castle, including the Peacock Garden.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Dec 23

Make your own way to our hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon, where you’ll meet an experienced Tour Manager and enjoy dinner and a relaxing evening.

Day 2 : Christmas Eve Stratford Walking Tour & Warwick Castle

Location: Stratford Walking Tour & Warwick Castle

This morning, a Blue Badge guide will take us on a fascinating walking tour around Stratford-upon-Avon. Steeped in culture and history, William Shakespeare was born here in 1564 in a half-timbered house on Henley Street. The Tudor-style buildings give Stratford its distinctive charm, and the River Avon flowing through the town adds to the atmosphere. After the tour, there will be time to explore further.


After our visit, we board the coach and visit Warwick Castle. Originating from a wooden fort established by William the Conqueror in 1068, the castle has since been transformed into a stately home. With over 1,000 years of rich history to uncover, highlights inside the castle include the Great Hall and the magnificent state rooms. Outside, the stunning grounds and gardens span across 64 acres – be sure to see the Peacock Garden with its sculptured topiary and manicured hedges. Why not also take the time to visit one of the cafés on site?


Our coach returns us back to the hotel where we enjoy dinner at the hotel this evening.

Day 3 : Christmas Day A Traditional Christmas Lunch & Free Time

Location: A Traditional Christmas Lunch & Free Time

Merry Christmas! Enjoy the atmosphere and festivities in the hotel. We then enjoy a traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings at a local restaurant.


Spend the afternoon at your leisure. Relax in the hotel, socialise with other guests, or stroll along the River Avon. This evening, a light meal is served in the hotel’s restaurant.

Day 4 : Boxing Day Severn Valley Railway

Location: Severn Valley Railway

Today, our coach takes us to Bridgnorth, where we board the Severn Valley railway and enjoy a return ride by steam. Stretching over 16 miles between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth, we’ll wind along a scenic route by the River Severn and across the 200-metre Victoria Bridge – expect a journey full of breathtaking views. Alighting at Kidderminster station, we will enjoy an included light lunch and refreshments. We board the train and head back to Bridgnorth, where our coach meets us and takes us back to the hotel for our evening meal.

Day 5 : Dec 27

After breakfast, it is time to make your own way home.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    You will stay for 4 nights on a half-board basis at the 4-star Crowne Plaza in Stratford-Upon-Avon.

  • Meals

    Dinner is included on the first night, breakfast and dinner on Christmas Eve, breakfast, lunch, and a light supper on Christmas Day, and breakfast and dinner on Boxing Day.

  • Guided Tours

    A Blue Badge guide will take you on a walking tour around Stratford-upon-Avon.

  • Warwick Castle Visit

    The tour includes a visit to Warwick Castle with highlights such as the Great Hall and the magnificent state rooms.

  • Severn Valley Railway

    Enjoy a return ride by steam on the Severn Valley Railway, including a light lunch and refreshments.

What's Not Included

You need to make your own way to and from the hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Mode of Transport

Make your own way to the hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon. The tour includes coach transportation for visits to Warwick Castle and the Severn Valley Railway, with a return ride by steam train between Bridgnorth and Kidderminster.

Accommodation

You will stay for 4 nights on an half-board basis at the 4-star Crowne Plaza in Stratford-Upon-Avon. 

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    You will stay for 4 nights on a half-board basis at the 4-star Crowne Plaza in Stratford-Upon-Avon.

  • What activities are planned for Christmas Eve?

    On Christmas Eve, there is a walking tour around Stratford-upon-Avon with a Blue Badge guide, followed by a visit to Warwick Castle. The day concludes with dinner at the hotel.

  • What can I expect on Christmas Day during the tour?

    On Christmas Day, you can enjoy the festive atmosphere at the hotel, have a traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings at a local restaurant, and spend the afternoon at your leisure. A light meal is served in the evening at the hotel's restaurant.

  • What is included in the Boxing Day itinerary?

    On Boxing Day, the tour includes a coach trip to Bridgnorth, a return ride by steam on the Severn Valley Railway, and a light lunch and refreshments at Kidderminster station. The day ends with a return to the hotel for an evening meal.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    40 years

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?

    Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

Reviews of this operator

Gary White (Google Reviewer)  

Just got back from a...

27-May-2024

Just got back from a holiday with leger holidays to callea spain which my wife done as a surprise for my 60th and wedding anniversary together my wife and i had a great time the coach journey there was excellent regular stops for toilet breaks and a stretch. Our two drivers Geoff and katrina were brilliant serving regular drinks and making the trip pleasant all the people on the coach were pleasant the hotel in spain was so nice the best we've stayed in lovely staff lovely bar the guy at the bar was great really friendly nice room. Overall our journey there and our return journey was brill the only thing that was not good at all was the ibis hotel on the return journey the room was horrible not a nice breakfast not polite French staff. Not really interested in trying to speak some english if i was leger should try and use a different hotel. Once again a big thank you to Geoff and katrina well done guys for making our holiday lovely. Hope to see you on another holiday soon

Will (Google Reviewer)  

I went on the 4...

05-Jan-2024

I went on the 4 countries trip and swiss glacier express and overall it was a great trip. The coach I was on was silver service, it was tidy had nice seats and other accessories such as charging points and headsets which was very handy. The drivers Alex and Dave were fantastic, very kind, funny and respectful throughout the whole trip and a pleasure to talk to. The excursions were very pleasant and all ran very smoothly. The hotels were decent and offered a good service. I overall very much recommend leger holidays.

Sally Matson  

Excellent customer service

10-Jan-2023

Booked our ‘Christmas in Austria & Scenic Trains of the Tyrol’ through George on the customer Helpline. Nothing was too much trouble, everything clearly & patiently explained. He even had permission to log in on his day off to finalise the sale! A charming and helpful young person and a credit to the company.

Euan Donald (Google Reviewer)  

Been on two tours now...

10-Oct-2023

Been on two tours now the “D Day beaches” and “ All Quiet on the Western Front” tour of the Somme and Ypres. Both four days in total, two travelling and two on the site of the various battles. This is outstanding value for money, picked up from Carlisle , Cumbria and literally looked after all the way through the tours. The coaches are great and the accommodation spot on . The guides are very knowledgeable ( Mark Hope brilliant guy)and the bus drivers professional . Absolutely fantastic .

Remon Wanis (Google Reviewer)  

We have been working with...

05-Aug-2024

We have been working with them for nearly a year now as Sussex Airports Taxis, and they offer the best customer service ever. All their customers are always happy when they return from their holidays. We look forward to continuing our partnership for many more years to come.

William Olley (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

21-Aug-2024

I recently went on a coach holiday with this company. Everything was on time but there can be traffic hold ups with jams and roadworks! The coach was comfortable and the driver stopped for rest periods. The hotel was a 3 star close to a spectacular beach and was adequate. The catering was excellent! I went on the excursions included in the package and visited some lovely places.

Gordon Price (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from Italian holiday....

21-Jul-2024

just returned from Italian holiday. It was great spoilt a little by the high temperature even Ledger can't control that. The only real thing to spoil the trip was one of the hotels. The Krystall hotel in Diano Marina was terrible the room was dire with cracks in shower bogged up shower fittings noe control for AC end so on. The food was very poor, limited choice luke warm food on cold plates. After 4 evening meals (3 or four courses) we were only able to remember 2 we enjoyed. Breakfast was poor no bread except for hard rolls. No fresh fruit if you liked cake for breakfast you were good. If this is a 3 star hotel Italian standards have fallen which I don't think they have. Ledger brochure states "some of Europes most fascinating unique hotels" for Luxuria trips. This hotel should be removed from your list at once. The holiday was other wise good I cannot praise your coach crew too to much they were excellent. A highlight of the trip was the return trip through the swiss alps. It was superb and deserves mention in your holiday iteniary description.

Hilary Jackson (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

12-Jun-2024

I recently went on a 4 night tour to Scarborough. Driver was great hotel superb. My criticism is too many destinations crammed into day excursion. Example visit to Flamborough head stop for 1 hour it was teeming nobody got off coach but even if fine pointless. Then on to Bridlington coach Park 1.5 ml from centre. Most people are hard pressed to get to center & back in 1.5 hours pointless. Incidentally if Leger paid a permit they could alight us in the resort. Very bad logistics. On to Whitby with a decent stop should have taken us there & bypassed the other stops. I will not go with them again. I will source a better holiday with excursions to one place only.

Suzanne Maylin (Google Reviewer)  

Having returned from a fabulous...

24-Sep-2024

Having returned from a fabulous tour of Austria with excellent tour guides/ drivers, it's disappointing to say the least that I'm left chasing a return for an excursion that was cancelled. I called Leger 5 days ago and am still waiting in a call back. Leger if you want to retain customers you need step up on service. Good training , good service costs very little, and once embedded in a company produces more income. I don't suppose anyone from Leger will respond to this, but who knows

aled blackshaw (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from a solos...

25-Mar-2024

just returned from a solos break to valkenburg and rhine valley i enjoyed the break overall although both journeys were considerably longer than expected due to several picks ups. I could have done without the 3 countries meeting point excursion to be honest and the lunch on rhine cruise was very basic. The drivers/couriers were efficient and good humoured and provided free lunch vouchers on the ferry which were much appreciated. I probably would book another break with leger but to somewhere a lot closer to home.

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    Leger Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.

    Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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