Saturday 25th April 2026 - Day Trip To Stratford Upon Avon for Shakespeare Birthday Celebrations
Join Connor aboard our executive coach for a day trip like no other.
Once at your chosen destination you're free to explore however you wish and have a great day out, before joining our return journey home.
All ages are welcome on our daytrips, despite the common misconception.
We offer a one seat = one price policy unless specified otherwise.
Our group tickets where available offer a great price for ANY group of 4 (including children)
PICK UP POINTS AND TIMES
E-Coaches Depot, Amber Business Centre, Riddings - 07:30
Riddings Industrial Estate Entrance - 07:31
Codnor Marketplace - 07:40
Ripley Marketplace -07:50
Swanwick Opposite Church - 07:55
Alfreton - Watchorn Lay By - 08:00
Alfreton- Opposite Lidl (Mansfield Road Bus Stop) - 08:05
Alfreton - Railway Station- 08:10
South Normanton J28 Chruch- 08:15
GROUP TICKET - ANY GROUP OF 4
We also have a feeder bus service picking up in Ilkeston, Heanor, Eastwood and Somercotes for an additional £1 per passenger. Please select ‘Feeder Service’ as your pick-up point and we will contact you to discuss times and exact pick-up points.
Exact timings and pick up points will be clarified via email before your trip.
Once booked, simply ensure you're at the pickup point at the chosen time, you do not need to show proof of purchase as your name will be on our passenger list.
Where possible we will try to honour your seating preference.
We typically leave our destinations at around 4pm-5.30pm depending on the location and this will be confirmed with you nearer the time.
On our longer trips we will ensure we have at least one service station stop each way so you can make use of the toilet and refreshment facilities on site.
ABOUT OUR DESTINATION
Stratford-upon-Avon, William Shakespeare's birthplace, hosts annual celebrations on the weekend closest to his birthday (April 23rd). These festivities include a parade, performances, workshops, and more, all designed to honor the playwright. The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) and the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust are key organizers