Stratford-upon-Avon offers visitors a wonderful range of entertainment.
From the historic sites to the races, ghostly walks to steam train rides and
street performers to the RSC Theatre - we're sure you'll find something to suit
your taste.
Here's a small selection to whet your appetite!
This beautiful town is probably most famous as the
birth place of William Shakespeare.
Around the town
you are able to visit Shakespeare's birthplace and
family home in Henley Street, Anne Hathaway's cottage, The Holy Trinity
Church where Shakespeare was baptised and buried and, of course, visit the
theatre to see one of his
many plays.
A good way to find your way
around the sites within the town in to 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
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!
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.
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. Warwick 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.
