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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.

Stratford Leisure Centre

Stratford Leisure Centre has a range of facilities including a pool and fitness studio...

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.

Tudor World

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

Compton Verney Art Gallery and Park

Discover the unique delights of Compton Verney, where there is something for everyone to enjoy. 120 acres of stunning parkland and lake surround an award winning art gallery and gift shop.

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

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.

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!

Chedham's Yard

Discover this secret Wheelwrights, Blacksmiths and much more?

Stratford Minigolf

Minigolf on the Recreation Ground

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...

The Bear Pit Theatre

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

Clue B or Not Clue B - Detective Adventure

An immersive and interactive outdoor escapade on the streets of Stratford for groups of 2-5 people. Experience a mixture of interactions, delightful puzzles, and hilarious moments, can you put the pieces of information together to solve the mystery?