Stratford Upon Avon

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County - Warwickshire | Map
Tel code: 01789 | code search
Postcode: CV37 | code search
Population: 24000
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Stratford Upon Avon History
Birthplace of:
William Shakespeare
Antony Worrall Thompson

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Cultural Britain:
Shakespeare Country
Hauntings and Ghosts:
Not dead but sleeping
Folk Customs:
Ilmington Apple Walk
Knightlow Wroth Silver
Wardmote of the Woodmen of Arden

Stratford Upon Avon Events

April
Shakespeare's Birthday
Stratford upon Avon Literary Festival

May
Living Shakespeare
Long Marston Airfield Show
Stratford upon Avon Literary Festival

June
Big Sheep Show at Mary Arden's House
Stratford Poetry Festival

July
Global Gathering
Stratford Poetry Festival
Stratford River Festival

August
Stratford Poetry Festival

September
MacRide

October
Annual Stratford Halloween Festival
Apple Day & Harvest Fair
Family Fun Day
Stratford Mop Fair

Latest reviews

Ettington Park Hotel
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The Ideal Taxi Co
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Church Farm Barn
"The place is nice enough but the owners are rude and actually conned us out of our deposit. They charged us for blocking the drains - even though they were ..." More

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Latest reviews | Events in Stratford Upon Avon | 10 Places to Stay

Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare, steeped in culture and history. Set in the beautiful rural Warwickshire countryside, on the banks of the river Avon, it is one of the most important tourist destinations in the UK.
With easy road, rail and airport access, it is the perfect place for a vacation or short break. Facilities for conferences and smaller business venues are excellent.
Whether you seek information on the Bard himself, the history of the area or simply details of the many local events held throughout the year, we have the information available to you.
Come wander through these Stratford pages, get a taste of Olde England - and make your plans now. Using the Stratford district as a base, select your accommodation choice if you plan to stay for more than one day, discover the delights not only of Shakespeare's hometown, but also the nearby surrounding shire counties of Oxfordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire.

Attraction

Avon Boating
Falstaffs Experience
Greenway and Milcote Picnic Area
Hall's Croft
Harvard House
Nash's House & New Place
Royal Shakespeare Company
Royal Shakespeare Theatre & Swan Theatre
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
Shakespeare Houses
Stratford Brass Rubbing Centre
Stratford Butterfly Farm
Stratford Ghost Cruise
Stratford Town Ghost Walk
Stratford Town Walk
The MAD Museum

Budget

Arden Way *book online*
Innkeepers Lodge *book online*
Travelodge Stratford Upon Avon *book online*

Camping

Dodwell Park Camping & Caravan Site

Caravan Park

Avon Caravan Site
Dodwell Park Camping & Caravan Site
Riverside Caravan Park
Stratford on Avon Racecourse Touring Park

Church

Holy Trinity

Cinema

Stratford Upon Avon Picturehouse

Classes

Dance - Warwickshire Dance Academy
Yoga - yogaSu@StratforduponAvon

Club

Celebrities

Cottage

6 Hathaway Hamlet
Church Farm Barn
The Bothy

Council

Stratford-on-Avon District Council

Dentist

Dental Surgery
Evans, Bonham & Browne

Doctor

Arden Medical Centre
Bridge House Medical Centre
Rother House Medical Centre
The Surgery
The Surgery Snitterfield

Estate Agent

Belvoir
Chas B Odell & Co Ltd
Goldwaters
John Shepherd Vaughan & Co
Knight Frank
Organ Dainton
Shipways
Tobin Jones Property

Farmers Market

Sketts Farmers Market

Golf Club

Stratford Oaks Golf Club
Stratford-upon-Avon Golf Club
Welcombe Golf Club

Health and Fitness Club

Healthworks Fitness Studio
Shapers

Holiday Park

Stratford Riverside Lodges

Hostel

YHA Stratford On Avon

Inn

Legacy Falcon Hotel
Mary Arden Inn
New Inn
New Inn Hotel

Swans Nest

Market

Antique & Retail Market
Collectors Fair & Car Boot
Ettington Table Top Sale Car Boot
Rother Street Market
Sketts Farmers Market
Summer Craft Market

Performing Arts

Fame Performing Arts School
Hadland School Of Dance & Drama
Orchestra of The Swan
Royal Shakespeare Theatre & Swan Theatre

Pub and Bar

Crosskeys
Dirty Duck
Fox & Goose Inn
Masons Arms
Ocar's Cafe, Restaurant & Bar
One Elm
Othello's Bar & Bistro
Pen & Parchment Inn
West End

Windmill Inn

Racecourse

Stratford-on-Avon Racecourse

Restaurant

Bella Italia
Brasserie On Henley Street
Coconut Lagoon
Dirty Duck
Edward Moon
Fox & Goose Inn
Georgetown
Lambs
Marlowes
Masons Arms
Mayflower Chinese Restaurant
One Elm
Oppo Restaurant
Othello's Bar & Bistro
Quartos
Restaurant Margaux
Russons
Sorrento...a taste of Italy

Thespians

School

Alveston C.E Primary School
Fame Performing Arts School
Hadland School Of Dance & Drama
Stratford Preparatory School
The Croft Preparatory School

Self-Catering

Church Farm Barn
Stratford Historic Quarter Apartments

Solicitor

Bonell & Co
Paris & Co Solicitors
Robert Lunn & Lowth

Taxi

ABC Stratford Cabs
Avon Cab & Courier
Chauffeur Driven by BRUCE'S
Main Taxis
Platinum Cars
Shakespeare Taxis
Stratford Taxis
The Ideal Taxi Co

Tour Guide

Chauffeur Driven by BRUCE'S

Evan Evans Tours
Stratford Ghost Cruise
Stratford Town Walk

Vet

Riverside Veterinary Centre

Sports Clubs

Stratford (Men's Hockey)
Stratford (Women's Hockey)
Stratford upon Avon CC (Cricket)
Stratford upon Avon RFC (Rugby Union)
Welford on Avon CC (Cricket)

Shops

Debenhams
Country Artists Factory Shop
The Chaucer Head Bookshop
The Stratford Bookshop
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Bookshop
Jones the Bootmaker
Bay Tree Flowers
Mayfair Florist
Boots
Rymans
Wyevale Garden Centre

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Stratford Garden Centre
Audioline Events
Myles Pollock Magic
Templeman Computer Systems
Whittard of Chelsea
Harrisons Opticians
Gemini Shoes
Punnelo
J D Sports
Forest Fireworks Limited
Staples
Halfords
Press Photographers
Blacks
Foster Frame
Castle Galleries
Montpellier Gallery
Flights Orchard Stratford on Avon
Revital Healthfood
H Samuel
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Sweet Knowle Aquatics
Sweet Knowle Aquatics
Viyella
Crabtree and Evelyn
White Stuff
Phase Eight
Lush
Pets At Home
BHS

Antiques

The Chaucer Head Bookshop
Meridien Maps
Arbour Antiques Ltd
Bateman Jean A
The Box Room
Greenhill Antiques
Pickwick Gallery
Riverside Antiques
Stratford Antique Centre
BodyShop

Activities

Stratford Archers(Archery)

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Heart of England Balloons(Aviation Sports)
Bancroft Cruisers(Boat Trips and Cruises)
Clarkes Cycles(Cycling)
Stratford Upon Avon CC(Cycling)

Places to Stay near Stratford Upon Avon

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Shakespeare Hotel (0.08 miles)

Shakespeare Hotel
This picturesque 17th-century inn is situated in Stratford-upon-Avon, 10 minutes’ walk from the rail station. The Shakespeare Hotel offers 4-star accommodation, free Wi-Fi and charming rooms. Guests can dine in Othello's Bar Brasserie, which has a ... More | visit website
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White Swan Hotel (0.10 miles)

White Swan Hotel

This quintessential English Hotel is situated in the very heart of Shakespeare's birthplace, the historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon, yet within easy reach of motorway networks, Birmingham International Airport and Stratford train station. The White Swan ... More | visit website

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Legacy Falcon Hotel (0.13 miles)

Legacy Falcon Hotel

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Be amongst the first to enjoy the completion of the hotel’s fantastic GBP 2.5 million refurbishment. Dating back to the 16th century, the Legacy Falcon Hotel is a quintessential Tudor residence. Featuring ... More

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Stratford Historic Quarter Apartments (0.13 miles)

Stratford Historic Quarter Apartments

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Located in the heart of enchanting Stratford-Upon-Avon, these superb apartments and townhouses sit just 50 yards from Shakespeare's birthplace. Surrounded by a wealth of historic and artistic ... More

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Caterham (0.15 miles)

Caterham

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Caterham is located in Stratford-Upon-Avon town centre approximately 250 yards from the High Street. The Royal Shakespeare Theatre and Stratford-Upon-Avon's numerous restaurants and places of interest are all within easy ... More

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The Arden Hotel (0.16 miles)

The Arden Hotel

Located in the heart of historic Stratford-upon-Avon, directly opposite the world-renowned Royal Shakespeare Company Theatres, the Arden Hotel has undergone a multi-million pound refurbishment to create an elegant and sophisticated 45-bedroom boutique-style hotel. The transformed ... More | visit website

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Ashgrove House (0.24 miles)

Ashgrove House
The Proprietors would like to offer you a warm welcome to Ashgrove Guest House. It is a family run guest house in the heart of Shakespeare country less than 5 minutes walk from Stratford-upon-Avon town ... More | visit website
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Ambleside Guest House (0.24 miles)

Ambleside Guest House

Ambleside Guest House, bed and breakfast accommodation providing quality and value. Peter and Ruth, hoteliers with many awards and vast experience, will look after you during your stay.Ambleside Guest House offers very comfortable bed & ... More | visit website

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Arden Park Guest House (0.24 miles)

Arden Park Guest House

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Located in central Stratford we are very near to the station and just around the corner from the Birthplace. Highlights: Free Broadband Internet. Free Wi-Fi Hotspot. Free Room Safe. Free Parking in ... More

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Virginia Lodge (0.28 miles)

Virginia Lodge

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Elegant Victorian House, 5 minutes walk to the Town centre, 10 minutes to rail station. Free off road parking, Non smoking.Rooms - 2 four poster ensuite, 3 doubles ensuite, 1 ... More

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