Exciting things to do in Stratford-upon-Avon
Most visitors to Stratford-upon-Avon come because of the William Shakespeare connection - this is the birthplace of the famous playwright and you can visit his childhood home, his final resting place (Holy Trinity Church), Anne Hathaway's Cottage and many other historic buildings which are connected to the playwright. These are some of the most visited attractions in the town. But this beautiful market town has much more to offer to its visitors. Other popular attractions in Stratford-upon-Avon include the Mechanical Art and Design (MAD) Museum, Butterfly Farm (where you can get really close to exotic butterflies) and Tudor's World - The Falstaff's Experience where you can enjoy a scary insight into the life of Tudors. Hiring a boat (rowing boats, self-drive motor boats and canoes) on the river Avon is also very popular activity with visitors especially when the weather is nice and sunny.
A visit to Stratford-upon-Avon would be incomplete without a visit to the world famous Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC). You have to see a play at the theatre. It is an amazing experience. The setting, the actors, the ambience - everything is fabulous. On our recent visit to Stratford-upon-Avon, we went to see Vice Versa at the theatre and it was one of the highlights of our visit. The production was fantastic - a total laugh riot and the talented actors portrayed the characters beautifully and with a lot of passion. If you've never been to a play, then I recommend that you put this on your 'must-do' list while visiting Stratford-upon-Avon.
With permanently moored barges selling food and drinks, a smart restaurant boat, a number of pubs and cafes around, beautiful gardens and picnic spots, and the Royal Shakespeare Company nearby, the Canal Basin is a lively and vibrant part of Stratford-upon-Avon. It is one of my favourite places in the town. It is always buzzing with activity and is the ideal place to begin your visit to Stratford and its many attractions. Recently a big wheel was installed near the basin and it offers far-reaching views of the town and surroundings. The wheel will be there until the end of September and is proving to be very popular.
Stratford-upon-Avon is a great place for a day trip and an equally good choice for longer holidays. The town has lots of great things (for kids and adults alike) and would make for the perfect place to enjoy school holidays and even bank holiday weekends. For more information on attractions in Stratford-upon-Avon, places to eat & drink and accommodation options, visit Shakespeare's England.
*Thank you RSC for arranging our visit to watch Vice Versa.
A visit to Stratford-upon-Avon would be incomplete without a visit to the world famous Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC). You have to see a play at the theatre. It is an amazing experience. The setting, the actors, the ambience - everything is fabulous. On our recent visit to Stratford-upon-Avon, we went to see Vice Versa at the theatre and it was one of the highlights of our visit. The production was fantastic - a total laugh riot and the talented actors portrayed the characters beautifully and with a lot of passion. If you've never been to a play, then I recommend that you put this on your 'must-do' list while visiting Stratford-upon-Avon.
With permanently moored barges selling food and drinks, a smart restaurant boat, a number of pubs and cafes around, beautiful gardens and picnic spots, and the Royal Shakespeare Company nearby, the Canal Basin is a lively and vibrant part of Stratford-upon-Avon. It is one of my favourite places in the town. It is always buzzing with activity and is the ideal place to begin your visit to Stratford and its many attractions. Recently a big wheel was installed near the basin and it offers far-reaching views of the town and surroundings. The wheel will be there until the end of September and is proving to be very popular.
Stratford-upon-Avon is a great place for a day trip and an equally good choice for longer holidays. The town has lots of great things (for kids and adults alike) and would make for the perfect place to enjoy school holidays and even bank holiday weekends. For more information on attractions in Stratford-upon-Avon, places to eat & drink and accommodation options, visit Shakespeare's England.
*Thank you RSC for arranging our visit to watch Vice Versa.
Such a pretty town. I really must visit some time
ReplyDeleteI only live about 30 miles away from Stratford, but haven't visited for many years. This has inspired me to visit again .. such an interesting and beautiful place.
ReplyDeleteI have never been to Stratford but I would like to go there to see a play.
ReplyDeleteI'd forgotten what agreat place it is
ReplyDeleteI have never been to Stratford but after reading this it will certainly be on our list to visit next year
ReplyDeleteThis is on my tick list of places I must visit. As my daughter is into drama, we'd visit the theatre.
ReplyDeleteYou can see how the Bard was so inspired by the place. x
ReplyDeleteStratford-Upon-Avon is certainly a place on my bucket list to visit! It looks beautiful and I love historical places and nothing could have more history than a place where William Shakespear was born!
ReplyDeleteWe have visited Stratford-Upon-Avon many times and each time it is as fascinating as the first visit!
DeleteWe love visiting Stratford, visiting Shakespeare's house and Anne Hathaway's cottage. We also went when I was studying A Levels, and watching Hamlet, with (I believe) John Nettles playing lead. A lovely place with a real sense of history.
ReplyDeleteI agree, it is a beautiful town with a lot of history!
DeleteWell! As a 12th çousin five times removed of Shakespeare, I'd always planned to visit but had no idea there was so much more! Great photos!
ReplyDeleteThat connection would make your visit even more interesting!
DeleteMargaret Clarkson
ReplyDeleteGreat article and lovely photographs
Unfortunately a little to far to visit, which is a shame as I have always wanted to visit to see the plays, I was taught at school performed by the RSC
ReplyDeleteI love Shakespeare's plays and only live an hour or so from there so really should go!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a lovely place to visit! I'd love to go to the royal Shakespeare company and those barges are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely town, all kept so neatly & very pretty. Great blog post thank you
ReplyDeleteI didn't realise there was so much to do & see here! Definitely somewhere worth visiting!
ReplyDeletemust visit it looks lovely
ReplyDeleteWent here for my birthday a few yrs ago fab place
ReplyDeleteLooks a great place to visit with plenty to do
ReplyDeleteA place I haven't visited for many years: I would love to go again with my husband. Must add that to our bucket list
ReplyDeleteI can highly recommend it too. If you take off along the back streets and head to the river you can find some beautiful places for a picnic and if you walk a little farther you should miss all the crowds closer to the tourist areas.
ReplyDeleteAgree. Some really nice places for a picnic.
DeleteWe hired a rowing boat when we visited last year - the weather was fantastic and it was great fun!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful place, havent been for a couple of years now but its lovely to escape to for a weekend every now and then
ReplyDeleteYes, I wouldn't mind visiting every now and then. The place never fails to cheer me up.
DeleteThis is one city I am happy to visit again and again!
ReplyDeleteIt's years since I visited, such a great day out - lovely photos!
ReplyDeleteWe love Stratford, such a beautiful city with so much to do
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fab place to visit x
ReplyDeleteLove visiting Stratford. Not to far away either which is a bonus
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful town,steeped in history and amazing landmarks,was here a few weeks back for a family wedding. x
ReplyDeleteStratford is a wonderful place to visit - we go there often.
ReplyDeletelooks so beautiful i would love to visit
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