National Trust Charlecote Park, Warwickshire

Thursday 13th June

Overlooking the river Avon on the edge of Shakespeare’s Stratford, Charlecote Park has been part of this corner of rural Warwickshire for centuries.  

The Victorian home set in a landscaped deer park, has over 180 acres to explore. Wander in the parkland, inspired by ‘Capability’ Brown. Enjoy tranquil views across the rivers Avon and Dene and spot a wide variety of wildlife around every corner, including the historic herds of Jacob sheep and fallow deer which roam freely in the parkland. 

The scene of Shakespeare’s reputed poaching exploits, Charlecote Park was already in its middle age by the time Elizabeth I arrived along the carriage drive through the Gatehouse and on to the welcoming red brick mansion.

Generations of the Lucy family have left their mark on the buildings, gardens and parkland where visitors are intrigued to this day by the family's continuing presence.               

There are places to eat on the estate.

Timings: Leave Leominster 9:00am., Hereford 9:30am., Ross10:00am

Depart and back to Ross 5:30pm, Hereford 6:00pm and Leominster 6:30pm. 

Costs: Including travel and entry £30.00 per person National Trust member or £43.00 per person non NT member.

£30.00