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.
The Shopping Experience
Stratford-upon-Avon hosts a huge range of shops and boutiques. Here you can pick up stylish cothes and gifts with a difference!
The MAD Museum
The MAD Museum is the only specialist attraction of its kind in the UK. Based in Stratford upon Avon, the museum was launched in March 2012 and showcases the world's finest pieces of Kinetic Art and Automata from pioneering artists from all over the world
Bancroft Gardens
The Bancroft Gardens are located on the River Avon adjacent to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.
Stratford-upon-Avon Racecourse
Steeplechasing has taken place at Stratford Racecourse since 1755 and today are proud to be in the top flight of Britain's smaller courses...
Recreation Centre
A large open public space which includes football pitches and a play area.
RSC Clore Learning Centre
Working as actors, students will explore the plays practically unlocking language and characters as we do in RSC rehearsal rooms. Workshops start with a warm up which encourages teamwork and introduces them to key themes of the play.
Holy Trinity Church
Visit Shakespeare's Grave and the graves of Anne Hathaway, Dr John Hall and his wife Susanna Shakespeare and Thomas Nash in the chancel of Holy Trinity Church...
Go Cotswolds - Day Tours of the Cotswolds
Fun, Friendly, Guided Tours of The Cotswolds with a Local Family Business·
While visiting Stratford-upon-Avon, explore the nearby Cotswolds too! From the fascinating city of Bath to tiny picture-perfect villages and idyllic countryside
Boat Trips on the River
Choose to take a boat trip on the river with Avon Boating, Bancroft Cruisers and the Countess of Evesham...
Warwick Castle
There's something for everyone at Warwick Castle...
Upton House (National Trust)
Come and see how Lord & Lady Bearsted made Upton House and Gardens the perfect country retreat for their family in the 1930s. You can also discover Lord Bearsted's famous art collection including works by Bosch, Stubbs and Canaletto.
Shakespeare's Schoolroom and Guildhall
Join in a Tudor school lesson,
dress up Tudor-style for a selfie,
play Tudor games and get messy with quill and ink, marvel at our medieval wall paintings, brush up on your Latin!