Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon offers a magical blend of heritage and drama in and around Shakespeare’s home town. Explore five houses with Shakespeare connections including Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and Shakespeare’s Birthplace for a fascinating insight into his life and times. Visit one of England's most beautiful parish churches at Holy Trinity to see Shakespeare's grave. Enjoy some of his great works which are performed at The Courtyard Theatre, which is the Royal Shakespeare Company’s main venue during the transformation of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.
As well as its literary connections, there is much to see and do in and around Stratford. Take a boat out on the River Avon, explore the area by hop-on, hop-off sightseeing buses, join one of the walking tours and discover some of Britain's finest historic houses and glorious gardens!
Shopping in Stratford is a pure delight. With a choice ranging from gift shops to cheesemongers, jewellers to antique shops, boutiques to bookshops, you won’t go home empty handed! There is a weekly market on Fridays, as well as a regular farmers’ market, a craft market in the summer and a Christmas market.
Its excellent selection of first class shopping and dining, combined with world class culture, make Stratford-upon-Avon the perfect choice for a short break or longer holiday.
Detailed City Guide to Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon city map
Must see and do
- Shakespeare's Birthplace and Exhibition, Stratford-upon-Avon
- Anne Hathaway's Cottage, Shottery
- Mary Arden's House, Wilmcote
- Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm, Stratford-upon-Avon
- Avon Boating, Stratford-upon-Avon
- Bancroft Cruisers, Stratford-upon-Avon
- City Sightseeing Stratford Tour, Stratford-upon-Avon
- Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon
- Stratford Town Walk, Stratdford-upon-Avon
- Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford-upon-Avon
Holiday Ideas
- Stratford-upon-Avon - City Guide
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