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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 Minigolf

Minigolf on the Recreation Ground

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?

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.

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

The Royal Shakespeare Company and Theatres - The Other Place

The Other Place is a creative hub for learning, research and development with rehearsal rooms and a 200-seat studio theatre.

Recreation Centre

A large open public space which includes football pitches and a play area.

The Haunted Ghost Tour by Lantern Light!

The tour takes place with the historic Shrieves House in Sheep Street, an Elizabethan building on a site dating back to the start of the town in 1196. Is said to be one of the most haunted buildings in the country.

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!

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.

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.

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.