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The Alternative Shakespeare Tour

Get up close and personal with William Shakespeare. Discover some of the Bard’s best-kept secrets on our exclusive tour! Includes a lavish three-course meal at a historic inn. The Tour Prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey, peel back the layers of time to explore Shakespeare’s life outside of Stratford-upon-Avon. Inviting you to step into the very footsteps of the world’s greatest playwright! Our comfortable minibus will pick you up from Rother Market Square, Rother Street, Stratford Upon Avon CV37 6LT (opposite One Stop shop) every Sunday at 11:00 or 14.30 We will visit eight villages described in his rhymes/ poems and quotes, gain a fresh and unique insight into Shakespeare’s social life outside of Stratford Upon Avon. Enjoy the beautiful Warwickshire countryside as we tour Shakespeare’s favourite drinking establishments, where he loved to gamble, laugh with his friends and found muses for his timeless works. Uncover the villages that whispered inspiration into Shakespeare ears, inspiring many of his poems and plays, every play laced with references to alcohol!

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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 Bear Pit Theatre

100 seat theatre in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon

Chedham's Yard

Discover this secret Wheelwrights, Blacksmiths and much more?

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

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.

The Explorer Pass by Shakespeare's England

Get entry to top attractions across Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwickshire for one great price! From Shakespeare to medieval castles, exotic butterflies to vintage cars, the Explorer Pass has it all.

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!

Tudor World

Tudor World is an unusual small independent museum set within a Tudor property in Stratford upon Avon.

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...

Self Guided City Walk & Interactive Treasure Hunt

Embark on a self-guided adventure through historic Stratford-upon-Avon with the Go Quest Adventures app. Find clues, solve puzzles and complete challenges as you explore the area's top landmarks and hidden gems.

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

Rother Street Arts House

Situated in the centre of Stratford the Stratford Play House hosts a variety of concerts, performances and events.

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.