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Travel As You Like It was founded in 2005. 

Why be based in Stratford?

Stratford has a wealth of historic local attractions including the 5 Shakespeare properties, the theatre and the river Avon. It also has a fantastic location in the heart of England so  is near to the following places and attractions:

• Oxford - 50miles/1 hour

• The Cotswolds are approximately 30 minutes away. Bourton on the Water is 25miles/45mins and Chipping Campden is approximately 30mins.

• Warwick Castle – 8miles/25mins

• Bath – 80miles/2-2.5hours

• London – 100miles/2hours

• Birmingham – 30 miles/1 hour by train but less by car.

• Stonehenge – 100 miles/2.5 hours

There is a vast selection of excellent restaurants, bars and traditional English pubs and there is food and drink to tempt everyone’s palette!

It is a small town within easy reach of beautiful English countryside so within minutes you can be surrounded by green fields.

It is close to 3 international airports so your time in the area can be maximised by flying directly here.

• Coventry airport - 20miles/30mins. The only airline to here is thomsonfly

• Birmingham airport – 25 miles/45mins. The budget airlines that fly here are bmibaby, My Travel and Fly Be

• East Midlands - 60 miles/1hr20mins. . The budget airlines for here are Ryanair and Easyjet

As well as being home to the Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford also has a cinema and is close to other theatres in Birmingham, Warwick, Cheltenham and Oxford. Trips to performances at these theatres can be arranged on request and at an extra cost.

FAQs

Will I be OK if I come alone?

Yes! The trips are designed for people who want to travel as part of a group. You will be roomed with someone of the sex unless you specifically request and pay for a single room. That doesn’t mean the trips are only aimed at single travellers however, as we welcome couples or friends travelling together.

Is there much walking involved in the trip?

This is not a walking holiday but there are opportunities for a leg stretch if you like. Alternative arrangements can be made if it involves getting a taxi for example but this may involve a small extra cost.

Is there much free time to explore independently?

There is as much free time as you like! If you want to use the trip as a means of getting around and visiting places but having it all organised for you then that’s fine. On the other hand one of the benefits of the trip is being a part of a group and enjoying meeting new people and the group spirit.

What kind of restaurants will we eat in?

Stratford has a variety of excellent restaurants with food from around the world as well as atmospheric pubs and traditional English food. Some group meals will be organised to and also some "free" evenings where you can go and explore and experiment!

I don’t want to share a room with someone I don’t know! What if I don’t like them?!

The rooms for the trip are booked on a twin share basis. However, if you are concerned about sharing with someone you don’t know you can pay a single supplement to ensure you have your own room.

How much money should I bring with me?

There is no exact answer to this question. It is easy to change Traveller’s Cheques, foreign currency and withdraw money from cash machines in Stratford. There are guidelines for costs of meals, drinks, optional excursions etc in the pages with the itineraries on. Obviously there is no knowing how much shopping you will do though!!

What if I am the only single person travelling will I have to pay the single supplement?

No! If there is nobody for you to share with but you booked on the twin share basis then you will have a single room for the duration of the trip.