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.
Bancroft Gardens
The Bancroft Gardens are located on the River Avon adjacent to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.
Stratford Play House
Situated in the centre of Stratford the Stratford Play House hosts a variety of concerts, performances and events.
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.
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?
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 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.
Shakespeare's New Place
New place, the next chapter
Open Air Bus Tours
If you are looking for a slightly quicker way to see as much as Stratford-upon-Avon can offer , is to use one of the Sightseeing Open Air Busses,
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.
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.