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.
Shakespeare's New Place
New place, the next chapter
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.
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...
Shakespeare's Walking Tour
The tour is the life and times of William Shakespeare, related in an entertaining way by Will himself as he guides you through his home Town!
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.
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.
Chedham's Yard
Discover this secret Wheelwrights, Blacksmiths and much more?
Boat Trips on the River
Choose to take a boat trip on the river with Avon Boating, Bancroft Cruisers and the Countess of Evesham...
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!
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
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!