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Stratford upon Avon,
A34 from Oxford, M5 Junction 9 then A435, or A46 from Warwick.
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Warwickshire
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Warwickshire
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 Stratford
upon Avon
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| Stratford
upon Avon, birth place of William Shakespeare, and probably
the most visited place in Warwickshire.
The town centre has a modern shopping precinct with most
chain stores and the old timbered buildings mingle in. It's
a case of Shakespeare here, Shakespeare there, Shakespeare
everywhere, as the town takes advantage of the connection.
Quite a few gift shops.
It gets VERY busy, so come early to beat the rush. The major
Shakespeare related houses are owned by the Shakespeare Trust
and you can buy a joint ticket.
There are pleasant gardens along the River Avon and the Avon
canal, you take a short river boat trip from here, and the
restored buildings near the lock has a restaurant and pub
complex..
Parking can get difficult in Stratford upon Avon, so try
the multi- storey carpark, with a good view from the top.
The Tourist Information centre is on the main road by the
gardens, and a commentary tour bus operates in the town..
Along from the gardens is Southern Lane with different old
cast-iron lightposts from different towns in England.
Horse racing course.
Things to do and see out and about the town as well.
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Map of Stratford upon Avon |
What
To See -
Stratford-Upon-Avon Tourist Attractions
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 Shakespeare's
Birthplace, with the Shakespeare Centre in a pedestrianised
Henley Street, exhibitions, displays, period furniture, an over
view of the playwrights life, Tel: 01789 204016  |
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Trinity Church, the burial place of William Shakespeare. |
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| Nash
House, where Shakespeare died in 1616, house destroyed
in 1700's, garden remains,next to the home of his grand-daughter,
furniture, local exhibits, Tel: 01789 292325 |
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| Hall's
Croft, Tudor, home of the husband of Shakespeare's daughter,
Dr John Hall, medical exhibits, furniture, walled gardens, shop,
Tel: 01789 292107 |
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| Anne
Hathaway's Cottage, west at Shottery, nice walk across
fields from the town, follow the signs, thatched timber farmhouse
that was her home until she married Shakespeare, house has period
furniture, nice gardens, shop etc, Tel: 01789 292100 |
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| Mary
Arden's House, Shakespeare's mothers house, at Wilmcote
3 miles north off A34, small animals, countryside exhibits,
shop, etc, Tel: 01789 293455 |
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| Royal
Shakespeare Company Memorial Theatre,
modern theatre overlooking the river, Shakespeare's plays, seats
a bit expensive, guided tours, terrace restaurant, Tel: 01789
295623 |
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| Harvard
House, High Street, home of the mother of the founder
of Harvard University, good house. |
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| National
Teddy Bear Museum, cute, shop, Tel: 01789 293160 |
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| Butterfly
Farm & Jungle Safari, near the town, waterfalls,
forest as well as butterflies, Tel: 01789 299288 |
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| Ragdoll,
Chapel Street, shop and play area by the makers of Teletubbies |
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| Shire
Horse Centre & Farm Park, south on the B4632, horses,
farm animals, play area, shop, etc, Tel: 01789 415274 |
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Charlecote
Park, west of the town, acres of parkland, deer, house
with Great Hall, estate village, Tel: 01789 470277
Open: Mar - Oct. Closed Wed & Thur |
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Chambers, south off A46, small village which may have
been Shakespeare's birthplace(!), nice timbered houses in the
village. |
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Packwood
House, north west on A34, 16th century farmhouse, gardens,
shop, etc, Tel: 01564 782024
Open: Apr-Sept, with limited openings in Oct. |
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| Stratford
& Avon Canal, north west off A34, National Trust,
for some nice waterside wallks, National Trust. The canal links
the Grand Union Canal and the Worcester-Birmingham Canal, with
36 locks over 13.5 miles, corn went to Birmingham and coal came
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Where
To Stay in Stratford-Upon-Avon
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Alderminster Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 8BU MAP
Set in the green Stour Valley, this country house hotel is a place where historic extravagance meets modern luxury.
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Warwick Road Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 0NR MAP
The Menzies Welcombe hotel & golf course is a 66 bedroom luxury 4 star hotel with a 18 hole par 70 golf course. Ideally located in the beautiful town of Stratford upon Avon just 5 minutes from the M40.
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Chapel Street Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6ER MAP
In the heart of Stratford-Upon-Avon, this 16th century black and white gabled inn has been a meeting place of writers, actors and artists since the 18th century.
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Guest
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192 Alcester Road Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 9DR MAP
A guest house where quality , comfort and convenience combine to make each stay a pleasant one.
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22 Shipston Road Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 7LP MAP
Arden Way is a family run Guest House, offering a hearty breakfast & being just 5 minutes walk from the theatres. All our rooms are en-suite and we have ample car-parking for our guests.
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Hemmingford House Alveston near Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 7RG MAP
This YHA hostel is a Georgian mansion set in 3 acres of grounds, 2 miles from Shakespeare’s birthplace. It has a restaurant, a stylish café-bar and free parking.
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Church Lane Shottery near Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 9HQ
Church Farm Barns have a 5-star Self Catering rating and a Gold Award from VisitBritain. Rooms are in 2 houses, with gardens, free parking and superb countryside views. The Church Farm houses are 1 mile (1.
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133 Aston Cantlow Road Wilmcote near Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 9XW
Just 5 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon, this holiday home has beautiful far-reaching views across the open countryside. It is a 10-minute walk from Mary Arden's Farm, the home of Shakespeare’s mother.
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Edgehill Stud, Stratford Road Kineton near Stratford-upon-Avon CV35 0DX Tel: 0844 847 1200 MAP
Boasting splendid unspoilt views of Edgehill and the landscape beyond this stylish contemporary cottage with its own private garden sits quietly within the south Warwickshire countryside in an area aptly named the Vale of the Red Horse. Sunrise Cottage al...
Sleeps 5
Phone Bookings & Enquiries: 0844 847 1200
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Days Out in and around Stratford-Upon-Avon
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at Warwick and visit the castle. |
Towns near Stratford-Upon-Avon To Visit - straight line distance:
Alcester Tourist Information (7.14 miles) Warwick Tourist Information (8.05 miles) Shipston-on-Stour Tourist Information (9.52 miles) Leamington Spa Tourist Information (9.94 miles) |
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Area Telephone Code
01789
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Tourist
Information Office
Bridgefoot
Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6GW
tel: 0870 1607930 |
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