Attractions
Whatever takes your fancy, a short break in Shakespeare Country will make you feel rejuvenated and refreshed. Stratford-upon-Avon offers a wide range of attractions and activities to suit any kind of visit.
Stratford Town Walk
Join the DAILY, award-winning Stratford Town Walk (established 2002) for an entertaining guided walk through the charming streets of Stratford-upon-Avon.
Canal Basin
Stratford Canal Basin is a bustling environment centrally located between the world famous Royal Shakespeare Theatre and main shopping areas.
The Butterfly Farm
Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm was opened in 1985. It is housed in a large greenhouse, landscaped with waterfalls, ponds and a wide variety of tropical plants. Hundreds of exotic butterflies from all over the world fly within this area.
Wellesbourne Market
Wellesbourne market is one of the UK's largest outdoor markets. The market site is situated 5 miles from Stratford/Warwick/Leamington on the A429 at Wellesbourne Airfield. Open every Saturday and Summer Bank Holiday Monday's from 9am to 4pm.
Boat Trips on the River
Choose to take a boat trip on the river with Avon Boating, Bancroft Cruisers and the Countess of Evesham...
Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
Explore Shakespeare's hometown with a self-guided audio walking tour created by a local. Walk at your own pace through historic streets, discovering the places where the Bard lived, studied, and found inspiration. Available in 9 languages via the Tourific
The Royal Shakespeare Company and Theatres - The Other Place
The Other Place is a creative hub for learning, research and development with rehearsal rooms and a 200-seat studio theatre.
The Haunted Ghost Tour by Lantern Light!
The tour takes place with the historic Shrieves House in Sheep Street, an Elizabethan building on a site dating back to the start of the town in 1196. Is said to be one of the most haunted buildings in the country.
Shakespeare's Walking Tour
The tour is the life and times of William Shakespeare, related in an entertaining way by Will himself as he guides you through his home Town!
Walking Tours in Stratford upon Avon
Discover the best of Stratford-upon-Avon with a local guide. From Shakespeare’s legacy and historic landmarks to hidden lanes and riverside views, there’s plenty to explore in this remarkable town, with daily tours at 10:30am and 2pm.
Warwick Castle
There's something for everyone at Warwick Castle...
Anne Hathaways Cottage
Visit Anne Hathaway Cottage, the beautiful 500 year old cottage where Shakespeare courted his bride to be. See original furniture including the Hathaway bed and uncover five centuries of stories and 13 generations of the family who lived there.
Ragley Hall
A warm welcome to Ragley Hall, ancestral seat of the Hertford family for over 300 years. Set in thousands of acres of its own estate overlooking unspoilt Warwickshire countryside since its initial opening in 1958.