The Birmingham International Tattoo

PRICE HELD FOR 2026! Experience Britain's biggest indoor international tattoo in 2026 at the bp pulse LIVE (formerly Resorts World Arena) at the NEC in Birmingham. Over 1,000 performers, bring together marching bands, pipers & drummers, exciting displays of field gun and dog racing and culminating in the amazing Grand Finale, a spectacle of pomp and pageantry. World class performers will join local groups to create a three-hour spectacular. Enjoy free time in pretty Stratford-upon-Avon with its quaint streets, individual shops, lovely riverside walks as well as its Shakespeare connection. There will also be en-route stops to Warwick, full of medieval architectural gems and historic charm, and the smart Regency town of Royal Leamington Spa. This is a fabulous short break sure to brighten up a February weekend!!Birmingham International Tattoo
Day 1 - After joining your holiday coach, sit back and relax as your journey takes you to the Midlands. Enjoy a stop in the vibrant county town of Warwick, a treasure house of medieval architecture, with rich veins of history and charming streets, dominated by the soaring turrets of Warwick Castle (entrance not included). Then it's onward to your hotel for the weekend. DBB for 2 nights. Early meal on Saturday.\n\nDay 2 - Full English breakfast before joining the coach for the short transfer into ever popular Stratford-upon-Avon. With its unmistakably Tudor buildings, many cosy tearooms, independent shops, Stratford is a town with more than 800 years of history and of course, is most famous for being the birthplace and beloved home town of William Shakespeare. His modest grave can be found in Holy Trinity Church. Every Saturday morning, the Urban Mix Market (local makers, street food, cool junk, vintage and rare finds, handcrafted jewellery and quirky gifts) takes place in Rother Street.\n\nSome free time and then head back to the hotel for an early dinner before heading to bp pulse LIVE (formerly Resorts World Arena) at the NEC to experience the pomp and pageantry that is the Birmingham International Tattoo. All the traditional elements of the Tattoo will be present - from the rousing massed bands and parade of standards to the spectacular Grand Finale - plus much, much more. \n\nPlease note that there are 29 steps to get into the arena bowl as well as a few further steps once inside (either up or down) to access the rows of seats. There is an interval and several food and beverage outlets at the arena\n\n\n\nCredit: BirminghamTattoo\n\nDay 3 - After a relaxed breakfast, board your coach for the journey back to interchange. Make a stop en-route in Royal Leamington Spa. Wide boulevards, stunning architecture and award-winning parks provide a sophisticated backdrop to this Regency town. Leamington town centre combines a treasure-trove of independent, specialist boutiques alongside high street brands and a huge variety of eating experiences. After time to explore, hop back on the coach and head back to your hometowns via interchange.\n\n

Tour Highlights
- Hotel for 2 nights with breakfast & dinner (early dinner on Saturday)- Porterage- En-route visits to Warwick and Royal Leamington Spa- Visit Stratford-Upon-Avon- Entrance to Birmingham International Tattoo (Gold level tickets)Stratford Manor Hotel 4* Hotel
Stratford Manor is a low-rise, upscale 4* hotel located within 21 rural acres of beautiful Warwickshire countryside, just a few miles outside Stratford-upon-Avon. Elegant guestrooms feature contemporary furnishings, flat-screen TVs, tea / coffee making equipment and free WiFi. Facilities include a restaurant, spacious terrace bar and health club with gym, a large indoor pool, sauna and steam. Spa treatments are also available (additional charge - pre-booking advisable). There are some ground floor rooms and some (but not all) upper floor rooms are accessible by lift. Single rooms are double for sole occupancy