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.
Shakespeare's Birthplace
Walk in the footsteps of Shakespeare and explore his childhood world. Hear tales of his family life and get up close to rare objects from the world class collections and discover how the extraordinary William Shakespeare continues to shape our lives today
Royal Shakespeare Company & Theatres
One of the world's best-known theatre ensembles, the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) performs at its home in Stratford-upon-Avon.
The company focuses on works by Shakespeare, other renaissance dramatists and contemporary writers.
Shakespeare's New Place
New place, the next chapter
Mary Arden's Farm
Mary Arden's Farm is the childhood home of Shakespeare's mother. Take a tour of the house and the neighboring Palmer's farm and experience 500 years of rural life and farming history...
The Sinister Side of Shakespeare's Stratford - Guided Walk
Be entertained as you are taken around the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon to hear tales of plague, murder, ghosts and witches as well as other stories of the more sinister history of Stratford and Shakespeare.
Hidcote Manor and Gardens (National Trust)
Arts and Crafts-inspired garden with intricately designed outdoor spaces in the rolling Cotswold hills.
Stratford Leisure Centre
Stratford Leisure Centre has a range of facilities including a pool and fitness studio...
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...
Hall's Croft
Hall's Croft was home to Shakespeare's eldest daughter Susanna and her esteemed husband Dr John Hall before they moved to New Place on Shakespeare's death.
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.
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.
British Motor Museum Gaydon
The British Motor Museum - the world's largest collection of historic British cars. Celebrating the past, present and future of British motoring.