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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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 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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| Location
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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Guest
Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels
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Stratford-Upon-Avon CV37 6GX
Flower Court has an excellent location in Stratford-Upon-Avon in the conservation area of Old Town, within a five minute walk of the Royal Shakespeare theatres, River Avon, restaurants, galleries and shops. It is a black and white mews ... Sleeps 3
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Stratford-upon-Avon
Within comfortable walking distance of the main attractions of Stratford-upon-Avon, this small, tastefully appointed town house is one of a little row, enjoying its own secluded garden and patio. A perfect base for exploring the many shops, inns… Sleeps 4 + t/cot
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Highcroft Banbury Road Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 7NF
Perfect for a relaxing break exploring Stratford-upon-Avon (1½ miles) and the glorious Cotswolds this delightful single storey barn conversion sits in peaceful Warwickshire countryside. Newly refurbished to retain many of its original features while Sleeps 2
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Shottery Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 9HB
Church Farm Barn, a detached barn, is situated in a beautiful and picturesque location in Shottery and ten minutes walking distance of Stratford town centre. This 18th Century barn has been completly refurbished to combine historic charm ... Sleeps 12
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Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 9HJ
Nestling in this beautiful countryside location, this is a 18th century grade II listed cottage in Hathaway Hamlet, with Anne Hathaway's cottage nearby. It is within walking distance of the centre of Stratford, which apart from the Royal ... Sleeps 4
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Armscote Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 8DQ
Well appointed detached Cotswold stone barn conversion in quiet hamlet. 7 miles from Cotswolds, Shakespearean theatres of Stratford, also to Warwick Castle and the charming villages and beautiful hill walks of the Cotswolds. The cottage ... Sleeps 4
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Around
The Stratford-Upon-Avon Area
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at Warwick and visit the castle. |
Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Alcester (7.14 miles) Warwick (8.05 miles) Shipston-on-Stour (9.52 miles) Leamington Spa (9.94 miles) Chipping Campden (10.13 miles) Gaydon (10.22 miles) Kenilworth (11.95 miles) Evesham (12.19 miles) Broadway (12.57 miles) Redditch (12.71 miles) Moreton-in-Marsh (13.91 miles) |
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