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.
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.
Tudor World
Tudor World is an unusual small independent museum set within a Tudor property in Stratford upon Avon.
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.
Infinite Variety: Shakespeare's female characters in objects and words
The new exhibition, Infinite Variety: Shakespeare's female characters in objects and words, at Shakespeare’s New Place is part of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust's multi-year project, The Women Who Made Shakespeare.
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.
Farmer's Market
Surrounded by the rich agricultural landscape of rural Warwickshire there are always some very tasty treats on offer in the Rother Street Farmer's Markets...
Boat Trips on the River
Choose to take a boat trip on the river with Avon Boating, Bancroft Cruisers and the Countess of Evesham...
Escape Live Stratford-upon-Avon
Shakespeare's newest play is set to open at The Globe theatre tonight, the crowds have gathered and the house is full. To keep the script under wraps Shakespeare kept just one copy and an hour before the curtain is due to go up, it's gone missing!
Stratford-upon-Avon Christmas lights
See the stunning Christmas lights this year in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Chedham's Yard
Discover this secret Wheelwrights, Blacksmiths and much more?
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!