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What to See & Do in Stratford-upon-Avon


Stratford–upon-Avon: Cruise on the river Avon, visit William Shakespeare’s, birthplace or sit and watch just one of his many plays in The Royal Shakespeare theatre.

If history is your thing then Stratford is compact and gives you the option to stroll leisurely round the many churches, lanes, and historical buildings Stratford is able to offer.

Stratford can offer good retail therapy as well with its diversified shops offering taste for all. For the family there is the Butterfly farm or a well deserved trip on the open top buses to introduce you to the Shakespeare experience and the local surrounding area.

At some time during both day and night all you will want to do is get wined and dined and Stratford has a selection of restaurants, bars, pubs clubs and tearooms second to none.

Stratford Bike Hire
Stratford Bike Hire
Stratford is a great place to cycle.

You can hire bikes and have them delivered direct to Ashgrove House by Stratford Bike Hire.

www.stratfordbikehire.com
Shakespeare's Birthplace
Shakespeare's Birthplace
One of the most famous landmarks in Britain, this is where William Shakespeare was born in 1564 and spent his young life.

Opening times 10.00-17.00.

www.shakespeare.org.uk
Anne Hathaway's Cottage
Anne Hathaway's Cottage
The childhood home of Shakespeare's wife owned by the Hathaway family till 1892 when the Shakespeare birthplace trust bought it.

Opening times 10.00-17.00.

www.shakespeare.org.uk
Mary Arden's House and the Shakespeare Countryside Museum
Mary Arden's House and the Shakespeare Countryside Museum
A working farm until 1960 and formerly called Glebe Farm this was the childhood home of Shakespeare's mother.

Opening times 10.00-17.00.

www.shakespeare.org.uk
Nash's House and New Place
Nash's House and New Place
The home of Shakespeare’s granddaughter's first husband Sir Thomas Nash and New Place the house Shakespeare bought in 1597 and later died.

Opening times 10.00-17.00.

www.shakespeare.org.uk
Hall's Croft
Hall's Croft
The home of Shakespeare's eldest daughter Susanna and her husband Dr John Hall. Hall's Croft is believed to be haunted.

Opening times 10.00-17.00.

www.shakespeare.org.uk
The RSC (The Royal Shakespeare Company)
The RSC (The Royal Shakespeare Company)
The RSC is one of the oldest theatre companies in the world should you wish to watch Shakespeare or other classical writers Stratford-upon-Avon is the place to visit.

Opening times 10.00-17.00.

www.rsc.org.uk
Holy Trinity Church
Holy Trinity Church
This is the resting place of William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway and is a beautiful church where you can sit and reflect on...well anything really.

Opening times 09.00 - 17.00 (12.30 Sundays)

www.stratford-upon-avon.org
Butterfly Farm
The Butterfly Farm
Fish, Spider's, Ants and...Butterflies.
Opening times 10.00 - 18.00

www.butterflyfarm.co.uk
City Sightseeing
City Sightseeing
Take a rest, hop on and hop off the open top tour bus they run every 15 - 20 minutes throughout the day. Opening times 09.30 - 17.00

www.city-sightseeing.com
Warwick castle
Historic Warwick and Leamington
Antiques galore, Warwick castle and retail therapy and more in the Spa town of Leamington.

www.shakespeare-country.co.uk
Ashgrove House Bed and Breakfast Stratford upon Avon