VIP - Escape to Shakespeares Heartland

Thursday 20 August 2026

Single room (limited availability) £Nil

Indulge in Shakespearean drama, artisan wonders and the secret life of cider!

With your very own live performance by in-house thespians, experience the thrill of theatre that inspired the world’s most renowned playwright - William Shakespeare! Take a seat in his original classroom and relive his Tudor school days, mastering the fine arts of Latin and quill writing.

Celebrate tales of community and creativity sewn together at the dual delights of the Forge Mill Needle Museum and Jinney Ring Craft Centre. With their influence spinning through time and space, the Forge once produced 90% of the world’s needles, aiding global production from quilts to space shuttles. Set in idyllic 'Archers' countryside, watch independent artists at work at one of the most well-known craft centres in the country. Sip on authentic ciders perfected across five generations at the family-run Westons Cider. Uncover their sustainable farming practices at the 140-year-old working, set in the picturesque rolling hills of 'The Three Counties’.

Worcester Whitehouse Hotel

This historic 16th-century coaching inn is located next to Foregate Street train station in the vibrant heart of the city. Enjoy independent shops, restaurants, and a stroll along the River Severn to the Swan Sanctuary. Key attractions like Worcester Cathedral, Tudor House, The Commandery, and Worcester Museums are all within walking distance. We're also near Worcestershire County Cricket Ground and the racecourse.

PRICE INCLUDES

Door to door pick up service

Elite coach travel

4 nights dinner, bed and breakfast

Tasteful insight at Westons Cider Mill

Forge Mill Needle Museum & Jonney Rng Craft Centre including lunch

Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall

5 days / 4 nights

Worcester Whitehouse Hotel

This historic 16th-century coaching inn is located next to Foregate Street train station in the vibrant heart of the city. Enjoy independent shops, restaurants, and a stroll along the River Severn to the Swan Sanctuary. Key attractions like Worcester Cathedral, Tudor House, The Commandery, and Worcester Museums are all within walking distance. We're also near Worcestershire County Cricket Ground and the racecourse.