Shakespeare Country - the ultimate romantic destination
Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Shakespeare Country with a host of romantic inspired ideas. Romance your loved one by booking into a luxury country house hotel, enjoy a champagne flight, sonnet talks, river cruises and romantic ghost tours or simply relax over a romantic candle-lit dinner in one of the areas many beautiful and historic buildings.
Getting engaged or renewing your vows, then visit Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, the most romantic of the Shakespeare Houses. From Saturday 13 – Sunday 14 February, enjoy an authentic Tudor hand-fasting ceremony with sonnet talks and readings. At 11am & 2pm children can take part in the sonnet trail.
Fall in love with nature at the Stratford Butterfly Farm with an array of beautiful butterflies, insects, giant millipedes and snails over Valentines weekend. As the days get longer, butterflies start to feel amorous and mate once again. They practice a courtship routine before mating to discover the suitability of the potential mate, similar to humans! The gift shop also boasts a stunning selection of jewellery, perfect for that special Valentines gift.
Kenilworth Castle is the setting of one of history's most enduring love stories – that of Elizabeth I and her favourite Lord Robert Dudley. Explore the fairytale setting of Kenilworth and spend the most romantic day of the year amongst its ruins. Stroll around the recently re-created Elizabethan Garden and soak up the scents and sounds of this wonderful pleasure garden as Elizabeth I would have done over 400 years ago.
Looking for the perfect location for your proposal? The stunning grounds of Compton Verney will provide the perfect backdrop for a memory that will last a lifetime. Enjoy a walk around the beautiful Capability Brown landscaped gardens and parkland.
The Heritage Motor Centre at Gaydon is running Valentine themed craft activities for all the family on 18 February from 11am - 3pm. Normal museum admission prices apply and children must be supervised at all times.
Enjoy a private flight for two over the Cotswolds in a classic Cessna aircraft with Avon Air Centre followed by a champagne afternoon tea at the Menzies Welcombe Hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon. Avon Air is offering 20% off the price if booked before the end of January. Heli-Air is offering a helicopter flight over Warwick Castle including a glass of champagne for £120 per couple. Or enjoy a 15 minute flight followed by a 3-course lunch with a glass of sparkling wine on Valentine’s Day at the Menzies Welcombe Hotel for £200 per couple.
Enjoy a romantic evening cruise on the River Avon with a Stratford Magical Cruise on Sunday 14 February. Listen to stories of Stratford, snippets of Shakespeare and enjoy magical entertainment with a Member of The Magic Circle. The cruise begins at 7pm from the landing stage at the Holiday Inn Hotel and lasts 2 hours.
Take part in a Valentine's Ghost tour with a rose for every couple on Saturday 13 February at The Falstaff Experience. Join ghost hunters at The Creaky Cauldron for a special Valentines Vigil on Saturday 13 February. For many, Valentine's Day means a romantic celebration but for some in Lower Quinton, thoughts will turn instead to a terrible murder that took place on 14 February 1945 amid rumours of witchcraft and black magic. Discover what happened and solve the murder using psychic detectives and the spirit world.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a visit to a special display of snowdrops on 14 & 15 February at Hill Close Gardens in Warwick. Admire these delicate plants and enjoy tea & cake whilst looking out over the gardens. A special attraction on 15 February will be a talk on snowdrops by an expert at 11am.
Enjoy a host of romantic meals in some of Shakespeare Country’s finest hotels and eateries. Treat your loved one to a special romantic lunch on Sunday 14 February at the Menzies Welcombe Hotel with a glass of sparkling wine at £25.00 per person. Or enjoy one of their specially tailored treatment packages which start from £35.00. The Mercure Shakespeare Hotel in Stratford is offering a 4-course Valentine Menu with champagne, canapés and coffee on Sunday 14 February at £39.00 per person.
Stay at The Best Western Grosvenor Hotel in Stratford on Saturday 13 February for a romantic one night break at a special price of £199 per couple with dinner, bed & breakfast including chocolates and sparkling wine. Jimmy Spices in Stratford is offering a Valentine buffet lunch from 12pm – 4pm for £9.99 or an evening dinner from 4:30pm – 11am for £16.99. Enjoy a special Valentine's lunch or evening cruise onboard The Countess of Evesham. A 3-course lunch costs £24.00 per person or dinner at £33.00 per person which includes a 4-course meal and 3.5 hour cruise.
The Chesford Grange in Kenilworth is offering a 1 or 2 night ‘Romance’ package at £82.50 per person for a 1 night stay or £140 per person for a 2 night stay. The package includes dinner, bed & breakfast plus a bottle of Lanson champagne and a box of chocolates. A Valentine’s dinner is also available on Saturday 13 February at £30.00 per person to include a 4-course meal, rose for the ladies and live music. The Mallory Court is offering the ultimate romantic evening with champagne, a special 4-course meal and box of chocolates on Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 February. Lunch in the Brasserie costs £29.50 and dinner costs £40.00 per person.
The Glebe Hotel in Barford is offering a special Valentines package on Saturday 13 February with rates from £75.00 per person to include a special Valentines dinner, en suite double room, chocolates & rose, full English breakfast and use of their leisure facilities. The Ardencote Manor Hotel is offering a range of 1 & 2 night romantic breaks over the Valentines weekend plus special Spa packages. The Swan Apartment in Stratford-upon-Avon is offering a special weekend with flowers, champagne and chocolates on the nights of the 12 & 13 February departing Sunday for an all inclusive price of £195. For more information visit theswanapartment.co.uk.
For theatre and attraction tickets, accommodation, brochures, special offers and more information visit the official website - shakespeare-country.co.uk.
