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.
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.
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
The Butterfly Farm
Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm was opened in 1985. It is housed in a large greenhouse, landscaped with waterfalls, ponds and a wide variety of tropical plants. Hundreds of exotic butterflies from all over the world fly within this area.
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.
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.
Stratford-on-Avon Tennis Club
SOATC is a section of the Stratford Sports Club, tucked away in an idyllic location by the side of the river Avon, in the heart of Shakespeare's birthplace. Featuring a free online Court Booking system for all members.
Bancroft Gardens
The Bancroft Gardens are located on the River Avon adjacent to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.
Canal & River Tours
You can now enjoy leisurely 45 min boat tours from the very centre of Stratford upon Avon with regular departures every day. Group Bookings and exclusive private hire enquiries welcome, please see our website for further details.
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!
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
Hidcote Manor and Gardens (National Trust)
Arts and Crafts-inspired garden with intricately designed outdoor spaces in the rolling Cotswold hills.
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.