Experience the best of Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon is the Warwickshire market town where Shakespeare was born, with timbered houses, riverside gardens and the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.
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William Shakespeare was born in Stratford in 1564 and is buried at Holy Trinity Church beside the River Avon. His birthplace on Henley Street is a half-timbered house, and Hall's Croft, Nash's House and the gardens of New Place stand close by in the old town. Anne Hathaway's Cottage, a thatched farmhouse in the village of Shottery, and Mary Arden's Farm at Wilmcote complete the Shakespeare family sites.
The Royal Shakespeare Theatre and the Swan Theatre face the river, where swans glide past Bancroft Gardens and the canal basin. Tudor and Georgian buildings line the main streets, including Harvard House, built in 1596 for the grandfather of John Harvard, who gave his name to the American university. Warwick Castle, Charlecote Park and the Cotswold villages to the south, such as Chipping Campden, are within a short drive.
Afternoon tea, pub lunches and Warwickshire ales suit a day among Tudor timbers, and the town's markets sell local cheese, honey and bread. Shakespeare's birthday is celebrated each spring with a procession through the streets, and the river meadows are greenest from late spring to early autumn.
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Questions about Stratford-upon-Avon
- What is there to do in Stratford-upon-Avon?
- We list 41 experiences in Stratford-upon-Avon. The largest groups are attraction tickets (6), day trips (5).
- What are the top attractions in Stratford-upon-Avon?
- Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Stratford-upon-Avon are Shakespeare's Houses & Gardens, Holy Trinity Church, Royal Shakespeare Theatre , Anne Hathaway’s Cottage.
- What is the most popular experience in Stratford-upon-Avon?
- By number of traveller reviews it is "Cotswolds in a Day Tour from Moreton-in-Marsh / Stratford-on-Avon", rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1,387 reviews.
- How long do tours and tickets in Stratford-upon-Avon take?
- The typical experience in Stratford-upon-Avon lasts about 2 hours; the middle half run between 1.5 hours and 3 hours.
- Can I cancel a booking in Stratford-upon-Avon?
- The operator lists free cancellation on 93% of the 41 experiences we hold for Stratford-upon-Avon. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.
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