Tasty Tour of the Cotswolds
Incl. Pudding Club! Fully Escorted!
Book NowDiscover the timeless beauty of the Cotswolds, enjoy historic Stratfordupon-Avon and indulge in the famous Pudding Club on this delightful short break.
CROWNE PLAZA, STRATFORD UPON AVON ****
This 4-star hotel is set on landscaped gardens next to the River Avon, 0.4 miles from Shakespeare's Birthplace. Offering stylish and spacious bedrooms, featuring a flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, coffee making facilities and a hair dryer.
Please Note: there are some steps to negotiate to access some areas within the hotel.
PRICE INCLUDES
* 3 nights at the Crowne Plaza Hotel incl. breakfast and 2 x evening meals
* Tea/coffee on arrival
* Tea/coffee after dinner
* Use of hotel leisure facilities
* Pudding Club Experience with dinner at the Three Ways Hotel
* Coach excursions as described
* Fully Escorted by Karen Kirby
We offer one FREE place in every 20, or one at half price for every 10. We can also arrange one pick up (if required) of your choosing for the whole group (minimum of 20 passengers). For groups larger than 20, please email coaches@kirbyscoaches.co.uk.
Day 1
To the beautiful Cotswolds, via the picturesque market town of Burford before continuing to our hotel.
DDay 2
Explore the Cotswolds with visits to Stow-on-the-Wold, the region’s highest market town, elegant Cirencester, known as the Capital of the Cotswolds, and the charming village of Broadway.
B, DDay 3
Day at leisure in historic Stratford-upon-Avon. This evening, to the Three Ways House Hotel for its famous Pudding Club. Following a light supper, sample seven traditional British puddings and vote for our favourite.
Day 4
We journey home, stopping in the historic market town of Thame, well known as a filming location for Midsomer Murders.
BB=Breakfast Included, D=Dinner Included
Explore the Beautiful Cotswolds
Our journey begins with a visit to Burford, a beautiful Cotswold market town characterised by its honey-coloured stone buildings, independent shops and attractive High Street.
During our stay, we enjoy a full day exploring more of the Cotswolds, visiting Stow-on-the-Wold, Cirencester and Broadway.
Stow-on-the-Wold is the highest of the Cotswold market towns and is filled with character, while Cirencester, often described as the Capital of the Cotswolds, offers a fascinating history alongside an excellent selection of shops and cafés. We also visit the charming village of Broadway, one of the Cotswolds’ best-known destinations, with its beautiful stone buildings and picturesque setting.
Stratford-upon-Avon
Enjoy a day at leisure in Stratford-upon-Avon, the historic birthplace of William Shakespeare.
Spend the day your way, perhaps exploring the town’s Shakespearean heritage, browsing its shops, discovering the attractive riverside or simply finding a favourite café and watching the world go by.
An Evening at the Famous Pudding Club
One of the highlights of this Cotswolds short break is our visit to the Three Ways House Hotel for its famous Pudding Club.
Following a light supper, prepare for a wonderfully indulgent evening as we sample seven traditional British puddings before voting for our favourite. It is a fun and memorable experience celebrating some of Britain’s best-loved traditional desserts.
Visit Thame – A Midsomer Murders Filming Location
On our journey home, we stop in the historic market town of Thame. With attractive streets, independent shops and historic buildings, the town will also be familiar to fans of Midsomer Murders, having featured as a filming location for the popular television series.
Cotswolds Coach Holidays from Essex
Travelling with Kirbys means the journey is part of the holiday. There is no need to worry about driving, unfamiliar roads or finding somewhere to park. Simply join your coach, settle into your seat and enjoy a carefully planned short break combining beautiful destinations with memorable experiences.
From the picture-perfect villages and market towns of the Cotswolds to historic Stratford-upon-Avon and an evening sampling traditional British puddings, this is a wonderfully varied way to enjoy a few days away.
PRICE INCLUDES
* 3 nights at the Crowne Plaza Hotel incl. breakfast and 2 x evening meals
* Tea/coffee on arrival
* Tea/coffee after dinner
* Use of hotel leisure facilities
* Pudding Club Experience with dinner at the Three Ways Hotel
* Coach excursions as described
* Fully Escorted by Karen Kirby
Please find below our pick up points (not all pick up points will be available on all departure dates). View the pick-up point you require, then you’ll see a list of dates which are/aren’t available from your pick up point.
Please find below our pick up points (not all pick up points will be available on all departure dates). View the pick-up point you require, then you’ll see a list of dates which are/aren’t available from your pick up point.
| Name | Address | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Barking | Station Parade, IG11 8TU | View |
| Barkingside | Fullwell Cross, Bus Stop A - IG6 2EA | View |
| Basildon | Cherrydown East Bus Stop, SS16 5GT, Basildon | View |
| Brentwood | Brentwood, Outside The Dairyman | View |
| Chalkwell Park | Chalkwell Park Bus Stop, London Road | View |
| Chelmsford Victoria Road | Victoria Road CM1 1JR | View |
| Collier Row | White Hart Lane - Bus Stop out Tythe Court RM7 8LZ | View |
| Corringham Town Centre | Gordon Road, Bus Stop near Grover Walk SS17 7EY | View |
| Cranham | Front Lane/Moor Lane Junction Bus Stop RM14 1XJ Outside Restaurant Opp. Car Park | View |
| Dagenham | Church Elm Lane, Bus Stop L - RM10 9QS | View |
| Hadleigh Church | Hadleigh Church, Bus Layby | View |
| Harold Wood | Bus Stop A, Gubbins Lane, RM3 0DR | View |
| Hockley Spa | Hockley Spa, Bus Stop outside the Library | View |
| Hornchurch | Station Lane Bus Stop - Out Sutton Arms RM12 6NJ and Opposite Ask Restaurant | View |
| Hutton | Hutton, Bus Stop just past the Chequers Pub | View |
| Ilford | Ilford, Bus Stop outside 6 Clements Road, IG1 1BA | View |
| Palace Theatre | Palace Theatre Bus Stop | View |
| Pitsea | Outside what was Gala Bingo Hall, Pitsea | View |
| Princess Rd, Rayleigh | Princess Road, Rayleigh (was Depot) | View |
| Queensway | Queensway Bus Stop (Behind the Odeon Cinema) | View |
| Rayleigh Stn | Rayleigh Railway Station | View |
| Rochford Market Square | West Street, Rochford Market Square | View |
| Romford | St Edwards Way - Bus Stop H - RM1 3DQ Out: Romford Shopping Hall | View |
| Sadlers Farm | Bus Stop on A13, just before Sadlers Farm roundabout, nr Romsey Road | View |
| Shenfield Stn | Shenfield Station, outside what was Barclays Bank | View |
| Southchurch Library | Southchurch Lib, Old Walnut Tree, Southchurch Blvd | View |
| Sun Corner | Sun Corner London Road - Billericay | View |
| Thames Drive | Thames Drive Bus Stop | View |
| The Elms | Bus Stop outside Elms Public House, Leigh on Sea | View |
| The Oak Grays | The Oak Public House, Lodge Lane, Grays | View |
| Thorpe Bay Stn | Thorpe Bay Station, Acacia Drive (opp Station) | View |
| Thurrock Services, | Thurrock Services Coach Park, RM16 3BG | View |
| Upminster | Bus Stop M, St Mary's Lane- Upminster Outside St.Laurence Church RM14 2QJ | View |
| Vic House Cnr, Kiln Rd | Vic House Corner, Bus Stop in Kiln Road | View |
| Websters Way | Websters Way, Rayleigh (High Street on return) | View |
| Wickford | Halls Corner, opposite Police Station, Wickford | View |
| Woodford Green | Snakes Lane East, Bus Stop R - IG8 7HU | View |
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