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Most famous for it’s literary connections, Stratford-upon-Avon is situated in the heart of the English midlands. Rich in culture and history it is a market town dating back to medieval times, but Stratford is most famous as the birthplace of the Elizabethan playwright William Shakespeare.

Stratford-upon-Avon is a picturesque town beautifully situated on the river and with a wealth of black and white timber framed buildings. Enjoy a stroll around the town centre with its good selection of shops, restaurants and tearooms.   There are other ways of seeing Stratford apart from walking. Relax on a river cruise, hire your own boat, enjoy a bus tour or a horse-drawn garden seat omnibus

Some sights and attractions include the Birthplace of Shakespeare, Mary Arden’s House, Hall’s Croft, Holy Trinity Church (with the graves of Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway), & Anne Hathaways Cottage.  A children’s trail links the Butterfly farm and the Teddy Bear Museum with others including the famous Ragdoll Shop (the home of Rosie and Jim, the Teletubbies and Tots TV).

The Royal Shakespeare Company

Stratford is also home to the world famous Royal Shakespeare Company. The Royal Shakespeare Company is one of the world's foremost classical theatre companies. The two theatres offer the visitor the chance to enjoy Shakespeare's plays, the works of his great contemporaries and more modern plays. Enhance your visit with a meal in one of the two cafés or Quarto's - the theatre restaurant. Guided theatre tours are also available, please call for details. There are seat prices for all budgets and last minute tickets are often available from the Box Office on the day of the performance.

Web: www.rsc.org.uk

Open: Mon-Sat: from 9.30am (open 11.30am on Sundays)
Prices: Theatre tickets from £5.00
Theatre Tours: Adult-£4.00 Concession-£3.00 Family-£12.00 (Family available Sunday only)

Stratford Town Walk, members of South Warwickshire Tourism and Stratford Town Centre Management Partnership.  We offer a guided public walk every day of the year (even Christmas Day), and a ghost walk on Thursday & Friday evenings. In addition we can provide walks and tours for private groups at a time to suit >> more

Web: www.stratfordtownwalk.co.uk