Shakespeare Distillery Tour in Stratford-upon-Avon: Gin Tasting

Walk through a working gin distillery and taste what Tudor herbs taste like

A 90-minute guided tour of Shakespeare Distillery in Stratford-upon-Avon, the town's only working distillery, where you learn how gin is made and taste at least 3 house spirits followed by a Gin & Tonic. Children from age 8 are welcome. The guide speaks English and the distillery is fully wheelchair accessible.

Step-by-step itinerary

Distillery tour and tasting experience

• Join tour at Shakespeare Distillery
• Learn how gin is made
• Discover gin history and ingredients
• Taste at least 3 spirits
• Enjoy a Gin & Tonic

The experience

Shakespeare Distillery is the only working distillery in Stratford-upon-Avon, and the tour takes you through the production floor to see how gin actually gets made. You'll learn the history of gin and walk past the ingredients: the distillery draws from Tudor herb gardens to flavor its award-winning Stratford Gin, so you're seeing the actual botanicals that go into the bottles. The tour is led by a live guide in English and runs 90 minutes total.

After the walkthrough comes a tutored tasting of at least 3 Shakespeare Distillery spirits, finishing with a Gin & Tonic. This is not a quick pour-and-go. The guide walks you through each one so you understand what you're tasting and why the flavors land the way they do. You also get 10% off anything you buy in the distillery shop on the same day if the tour sparks a purchase.

The distillery is fully wheelchair accessible, and service animals are welcome. Public transportation options are available nearby if you're not driving. Children from age 8 can join, and the tour suits all fitness levels. You're standing and walking at a comfortable pace, not hiking or climbing.

What’s included

• Guided tour of the working distillery.
• tutored tasting of at least 3 Shakespeare Distillery spirits.
• one Gin & Tonic.
• 10% discount on distillery shop purchases made the same day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 13:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (8 to 17 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Shakespeare Distillery

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow comfortably without needing a translation or prior knowledge of gin-making. The 90-minute length fits a lunch-hour visit or an afternoon slot without dominating your day in Stratford.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 17 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

How is the gin at Shakespeare Distillery actually made?

The tour walks you through the working distillery floor where you see the production process firsthand, learning which Tudor-inspired herbs and botanicals go into each spirit and how they're combined to create the award-winning Stratford Gin.

What exactly do I taste during the tasting part?

You taste at least 3 Shakespeare Distillery spirits in a guided tasting where the guide explains each one, then finish with a Gin & Tonic. The whole tasting is part of the 90-minute tour.

Can I bring my 9-year-old on this tour?

Yes, children from age 8 are welcome on the Shakespeare Distillery tour.