UK family breaks | Stay Play Explore Warwickshire

Stay Play Explore short breaks are a fabulous collection of great value, flexible and easy to book UK family holidays. Every break includes admission into 3 top attractions or experiences of your choice and a family friendly hotel.

For just £185 our single night packages include bed and breakfast and tickets to 3 exceptional experiences, why not add extra nights for just £75? All you need to do is to decide where you want to visit when you arrive, it couldn't be easier.

Family fun attractions for you to enjoy

Fabulous Stay Play Explore family fun short breaks

Warwick Castle

See sensational shows, weird and wonderful characters, heaps of gruesome history, awesome birds of prey and a mighty trebuchet.

Shakespeare's New Place

The site of William Shakespeare’s grand family home has been transformed into a contemporary heritage landmark where he lived for almost 20 years.

Stratford Butterfly Farm

Walk amongst some of the world’s most beautiful and colourful butterflies in a unique rainforest environment of tropical blossom and fish-filled pools.

The MAD Museum

Think of a mixture between Wallace and Gromit, Heath Robinson and Scrapheap Challenge.

Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall

Discover where William Shakespeare was inspired to become the world's greatest playwright.

Mary Arden's Farm

Step back in time with the sights, sounds and smells of a real working Tudor farm. Meet costumed residents as they go about their daily tasks.

Hall's Croft

Admire the elegant Jacobean home of Susanna and her wealthy physician husband, Dr John Hall.

Royal Shakespeare Company

Take a seat at the Director's desk, try on costumes in the digital dressing room and make your RSC acting debut on our virtual stage.

British Motor Museum

Home to the world’s largest collection of historic British cars, from the very first Land Rover to Lady Penelope’s FAB1. Family fun whatever the weather!

Anne Hathaway's Cottage

Guides will conduct you through the 500 year old interior and tell the famous Hathaway/Shakespeare love story.

Shakespeare's Birthplace

Costumed guides will show you around the house, talk about the family's colourful history and answer all your questions.

Once you've told us which dates you wish to stay we'll show you your personalised selection of breaks that are available. The exact selection of experiences is dependent on the hotel which you choose. Many of our attractions don't need to be booked in advance, you can simply turn up on the day.

The tickets are valid for 12 months from date of stay so if you don't get a chance to visit all attractions you can always come back.

Family friendly quality hotels

Choose a quality hotel for your Stay Play Explore short break

Coombe Abbey Hotel

Family friendly hotel set in the tranquil Warwickshire countryside.

Ettington Chase

Elegant country house set in 11 acres of beautiful grounds.

Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel

Family friendly hotel offering free parking, free Wi-Fi, excellent leisure facilities and great dining.

Additional child ticket available for this hotel (max 2 adults & 3 children).

Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport

Comfy beds, blackout curtains and the perfect pillow ensure a sound night's sleep.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

WiFi, a 42-inch or 47-inch HDTV with full Sky Sports package, air-conditioning.

Selected hotels can accommodate 3 children for an additional £20 (and £3 for each additional night booked), simply add the total number of children in your party (aged 3-16 years) to the booking form and your short break cost will be calculated. Additional nights can be bought at the time of making your booking for £75 including breakfast. Additional children under 3 years are free so you don't need to include these members of your family in your booking. However, please make a note on your booking form that you will be bringing an extra child under 3 years to alert the hotel.