Local Interest in Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford–upon-Avon: Cruise on the river Avon, visit William Shakespeare’s, birthplace or sit and watch just one of his many plays in The Royal Shakespeare theatre.

If history is your thing then Stratford is compact and gives you the option to stroll leisurely round the many churches, lanes, and historical buildings Stratford is able to offer.

Stratford can offer good retail therapy as well with its diversified shops offering taste for all. For the family there is the Butterfly farm or a well deserved trip on the open top buses to introduce you to the Shakespeare experience and the local surrounding area.

At some time during both day and night all you will want to do is get wined and dined and Stratford has a selection of restaurants, bars, pubs clubs and tearooms second to none.

Stratford is a great place to cycle. You can hire bikes and have them delivered direct to Ashgrove House by Stratford Bike Hire

Shakespeare's Birthplace One of the most famous landmarks in Britain, this is where William Shakespeare was born in 5164 and spent his young life. Opening times 10.00-17.00. www.shakespeare.org.uk

Anne Hathaway's Cottage The childhood home of Shakespeare's wife owned by the Hathaway family till 1892 when the Shakespeare birthplace trust bought it. Opening times 10.00-17.00. www.shakespeare.org.uk

Mary Arden's House and the Shakespeare Countryside Museum A working farm until 1960 and formerly called Glebe Farm this was the childhood home of Shakespeare's mother. Opening times 10.00-17.00. www.shakespeare.org.uk

Nash's House and New Place The home of Shakespeare’s granddaughter's first husband Sir Thomas Nash and New Place the house Shakespeare bought in 1597 and later died. Opening times 10.00-17.00. www.shakespeare.org.uk

Hall's Croft The home of Shakespeare's eldest daughter Susanna and her husband Dr John Hall. Hall's Croft is believed to be haunted. Opening times 10.00-17.00. www.shakespeare.org.uk

The RSC (The Royal Shakespeare Company) The RSC is one of the oldest theatre companies in the world should you wish to watch Shakespeare or other classical writers Stratford-upon-Avon is the place to visit. Opening times 10.00-17.00. www.rsc.org.uk

The Complete Works All the plays and poems Shakespeare ever wrote performed by the RSC and other companies. April 2006 - April 2007. www.rsccompleteworks.co.uk Bookings: 0870 6091110

Holy Trinity Church This is the resting place of William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway and is a beautiful church where you can sit and reflect on...well anything really. Opening times 09.00 - 17.00 (12.30 Sundays) www.stratford-upon-avon.org

Teddy Bear Museum A museum with character and history, once owned by Henry VII and now abound with some of the rarest teddy bear's in the world. Opening times 09.30 - 17.30 www.teddybearmuseum.com

The Butterfly Farm Fish, Spider's, Ants and...Butterflies. Opening times 10.00 – 18.00 www.butterflyfarm.co.uk

City Sightseeing Take a rest, hop on and hop off the open top tour bus they run every 15 - 20 minutes throughout the day. Opening times 09.30 – 17.00 www.city-sightseeing.com

Shakespearience Experience the life and times of Shakespeare with 21st century technology not to be missed. Opening times 10.00 – 17.30 www.shakespearience.co.uk

Historic Warwick and Leamington Antiques galore, Warwick castle and retail therapy and more in the Spa town of Leamington. www.shakespeare-country.co.uk