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WHAT TO DO
Information
We have an extensive selection of local maps, guides and information for our visitors' use, whilst they are with us, and we are always happy to help with planning a route.
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GETTING AROUND
TRAVELLING BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Some of our guests arrive by public transport. We are 3 miles from
Honeybourne train station, and half a mile from the nearest bus stop.
Unfortunately this does not mean it is easy to reach everywhere in
the Cotswolds by public transport. The 21 and 22 buses (between
Stratford upon Avon, Chipping Campden, Broadway and Moreton in Marsh,
Monday to Saturday) and the local Hedgehog (varying routes, 4 days a
week) are our very local services, which then link with others for
longer journeys. We have timetables for this area. Visit
www.travelinesw.com
and www.thetrainline.com.
for more information or telephone 0870 608 2 608.
CAR HIRE
For guests who do not want to drive to reach us, but would like
to hire a car to get around the area more easily, there are several
local car hire firms, plus local depots of national car hire
companies. We can provide telephone numbers etc on request.
TOURING BY CAR
We have lots of guides and maps to help our guests see some of
the best of the Cotswolds during their visit. They can borrow our own
larger scale maps of the area, which we have marked with routes and
places of interest. These give ideas on where to go, and guests who
use them say they find more interesting places than they knew about.
Sometimes our marked routes are just a good way of helping guests
decide "which way to go out of the gate".
BICYCLE HIRE
There is a local cycle hire business nearby (and others within
about 10 miles) with all the necessary equipment, insurance and
accessories available. They will provide suggested routes of varying
difficulty and length and cater for all ages, including a trailer
buggy. We can arrange to take our guests locally to collect their
cycles.
WALKING
The Cotswolds are criss-crossed with footpaths, originally
connecting homes, churches, shops and places of work by the shortest
route. Some of their origins have long ago disappeared into the mists
of time, leaving only the right of way. We have lots of information
guides on walks, ranging from a 1 mile stroll, to The Cotswold Way,
100 miles from Chipping Campden to Bath. Our large scale walking maps
should remove any excuse for getting lost. It is advisable to bring
good walking shoes or boots if you intend to walk very much.
PLACES TO GO
Within an easy 1-hour car drive, there are numerous places to
visit, and things to do -
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EVENTS
Throughout the year, there are local events which visitors may
find of interest, e.g.
MORE INFORMATION
For more information about the area please visit:
STRATFORD UPON AVON THEATRE
If you want to visit the theatre at Stratford during your stay,
there are generally up to 8 plays (not all Shakespeare) across the
three theatres, except during the Visitors Season (see weblink below
for schedules), when there is a wide variety of entertainment.
The Royal Shakespeare Memorial Theatre is the well known one, with a
large audience capacity. This usually has Shakespeare's plays.
The Swan Theatre is the newer one, with a smaller capacity and built
along the same design as the Globe Theatre in which Shakespeare
appeared, but with a full roof! This theatre has Shakespeare's and
other playwrites' work, generally of a similar kind. It is smaller
and therefore more intimate than the main theatre, and many regular
theatergoer's in Stratford prefer it.
The Other Place has just been renovated. It was a rehearsal room
originally, and over many years became used for some Shakespearean
plays and more modern productions. Again it is smaller with basic
facilities.
If you have not had much experience of Shakespeare, it is worthwhile
seeing one of the comedies, particularly at The Swan, as they are
easy to follow and everyone enjoys them, even if they have had no
experience of Shakespeare before.
Between May and September it can be very difficult to obtain seats
unless you have booked in advance. However, there is a "returns
queue" for particularly popular plays, and it is always worth calling
at the box office to ask about seats - some of our visitors have
obtained tickets at 5.30 pm and 7.20 pm for a performance which
started at 7.30 pm, when I had telephoned earlier for them and been
told there were no seats left.
The theatre performance schedules are planned and available up to 6
months ahead, so you should be able to obtain details in time to make
your arrangements if you do not want to risk leaving it until you
arrive.
Visit - www.rsc.org.uk
for more information and on-line booking.
OVERSEAS GUESTS' INFORMATION
We have more information specifically for our guests who are
traveling from abroad. We will send the details with our confirmation
of a reservation.
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