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.

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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!

Ragley Hall

A warm welcome to Ragley Hall, ancestral seat of the Hertford family for over 300 years.  Set in thousands of acres of its own estate overlooking unspoilt Warwickshire countryside since its initial opening in 1958.

Stratford-upon-Avon Christmas lights

See the stunning Christmas lights this year 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 Bear Pit Theatre

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

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.

Bancroft Gardens

The Bancroft Gardens are located on the River Avon adjacent to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.

Anne Hathaways Cottage

Visit Anne Hathaway Cottage, the beautiful 500 year old cottage where Shakespeare courted his bride to be. See original furniture including the Hathaway bed and uncover five centuries of stories and 13 generations of the family who lived there.

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!

Stratford Play House

Situated in the centre of Stratford the Stratford Play House hosts a variety of concerts, performances and events.

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