Cherry Blossom House
51 Grove Road Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6PB
Tel: 44 (0) 1789 293404    Email: enquiries@cherryblossomhouse.com

     

Stratford Town Walk

Take an award winning guided walk around Shakespeare's Stratford every day of the year.  Informative and interesting.  Mon, Tue, Wed at 11am.  Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun at 2pm. No need to book, just turn up on Waterside, opposite Sheep Street .  Great discounts with your ticket to use at shops, restaurants and attractions.  For group walks, details of ghost walks or ghost cruises call 07855 760377 or www.stratfordtownwalk.co.uk 

Shopping in Stratford-upon-Avon

Why not plan a shopping trip with your other half, friend, mother, sister or daughter?

Stratford-upon-Avon has a fabulous range of shops, quaint little boutiques and gift shops as well as your high street favourites - we even have a Christmas Shop which is open all year round!

Visit Shakespeare's Houses & Gardens

William Shakespeare, the world famous poet and playwright, was born in Stratford-upon-Avon and continued to have a very direct link with the town throughout his life, finally retiring here in 1613, where he died 3 years later.  The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust owns and cares for the 5 Shakespeare Houses in and around Stratford and visitors are able to take a tour of these locations. 

Take a trip on the Shakespeare Express

This regular summer Sunday express steam train service offers you a round trip to Birmingham Snow Hill, as well a delicious lunch en route.  Trains leave Stratford (5 minutes from Cherry Blossom House) around 12.30 every Sunday between 4th July and 12th Sept.  There is a short time to stretch your legs at Birmingham, during which you can watch the steam locomotive being shunted around the train.  Pre-book tickets for possible discounts.  This is a great day out for all the family! www.shakespeareexpress.com

We have information on a range of different local activities and places of interest, if you have any specific requirements please let us know and we will be happy to help.

Medieval Warwick Castle

Less than 10 miles away, is the beautiful town of Warwick and it's Castle.  Built by William the Conqueror in 1068, the castle sits on a cliff overlooking the River Avon. The Castle is open from 10am - 5pm every day and last admission is at 4:00, however there is a range of entertainment all day so allow plenty of time to make the most of your day.  ***New Castle Dungeon Attraction now open***

City Sightseeing Tour

For a more leisurely way to see and learn about all Stratford has to offer, why not try the open top sightseeing tour? Your guide will provide full commentary and fill you in on all you need to know about the historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon, including Mary Ardens's Farm, Anne Hathaway's Cottage, Hall's Croft and Shakespeare's Birthplace.  Tickets are valid for 24 hours so feel free to hop on and off if there's something you would like to explore further!  During the summer months the first tour is at 9:30 every day and run every 20 minutes.  Further information available on request.

What about a day (or evening) at the Races?

We are fortunate to have two racecourses locally, Stratford is a national hunt Racecourse and Warwick hosts both national hunt and flat racing.  This is a great day time or evening event, take the family along have a little flutter and maybe a picnic.  Full fixtures list available on request, here are some of the special meetings you might like to know about:

Date
Monday 5th April
Monday 3rd May
Saturday8th May
Friday 28th May
Saturday 29th May
Thursday 14th June
Thursday 17th June
Sunday 11th July
Sunday 18th July
Monday 30th August

Time
14:20
14:10
17:50
18:20
17:50
18:40
14:20
14:00
14:20
14:10

Location
Warwick
Warwick
Warwick
Stratford
Stratford
Warwick
Warwick
Stratford
Stratford
Warwick

Event
Easter Monday Racing
Bank Holiday Family Day
Ladies Night
Evening Racing
Evening Racing
Evening Racing
Ladies Day
Family Day
Ladies Day
Bank Holiday Family Day