European Twinning Visits

In the main, there is an annual exchange with L'Isle Adam and exchanges every two or three years with Marbach, when visitors stay with host familes.  We always receive a very warm welcome and our hosts provide a varied programme to entertain us during our stay.  Over the years, strong friendships have been formed and families visit each other in addition to the organised events.

There are also occasional joint visits combining musical events and cultural activies with members of Stratford-upon-Avon Operatic Society Choir.  Sports team exchanges are also encouraged.

PAST PROGRAMMES (under construction)

Visit to L'Isle Adam: May 2008

  • The Chateau de Monte-Cristo - the world of Alexandre Dumas
  • The Chateau de Malmaison - formerly the residence of Joséphine de Beauharnais (wife of Napoleon), and with the Tuileries, was, from 1800-02, the headquarters of the French Government
  • Gala lunch at la Ferme du Roy, and the musical, "Foldingrie or Crazyland" by the Company Aquarelle

German visit to Stratford-upon-Avon: September 2007

French visit to Stratford-upon-Avon: May 2007

Visit to L'Isle Adam: May 2006

  • Garden party: La Belle Epoque
  • Monet's Garden, Giverny
  • American Museum of American Impressionist Painters, Giverny

French visit to Stratford-upon-Avon: May 2005

  • Carvery dinner at the New Inn, Clifford Chambers
  • Visit to Broughton Castle
  • 'A magical evening' - themed dinner

Visit to Marbach-am-Neckar: September 2004

  • Guided tour of Tubingen
  • Lichtenstein Castle
  • UNESCO World Monument
  • Maulbron Monastery
  • Wine tasting

Visit to L'Isle Adam: May 2004

  • Castle of Versailles
  • Paris, Place du Tertre and Sacre Coeur
  • The Sea themed dinner
  • Antique Market

French visit to Stratford-upon-Avon: May 2003

  • Tour of the Costswolds
  • Jazz evening

Visit to L'Isle Adam: May 2002

German visit to Stratford-upon-Avon: April 2002

  • Visit to Baddesley Clinton
  • Dinner at the White Swan Hotel

French visit to Stratford-upon-Avon: June 2001

  • Visit to Blenheim Palace and Woodstock
  • Jazz Night

Visit to Marbach: May 2000

  • Stuttgart
  • Wilhemina Zoo and Biological Gardens
  • A genial evening at the Fire Station
  • The Farm Museum at Wackershafen
  • Winegrowers' Association
  • Returning via Bingen with Rhine boat trip

Visit to L'Isle Adam: 2000

  • Compiegne Forest - the site of the signing of the Armistice
  • 'Hats' themed dinner
  • Brocante
  • Paris canal tour