Nestled in the rural Warwickshire countryside, on the picturesque banks of the River Avon, lies the charming medieval market town of Stratford-upon-Avon. As the birthplace of William Shakespeare, the world’s greatest playwright, it is steeped in more than 800 years of Ye Olde English culture and history.
Nestled in the rural Warwickshire countryside, on the picturesque banks of the River Avon, lies the charming medieval market town of Stratford-upon-Avon.
As the birthplace of William Shakespeare, the world’s greatest playwright, it is steeped in more than 800 years of Ye Olde English culture and history.
The Birthplace of William Shakespeare, where you can follow in his footsteps in a poetic town full of history and English charm.
Venture through the cobbled streets to find Stratford’s oldest Church, Holy Trinity, dating back to the 12th century, celebrate the works of the ‘Bard of Avon’ in a theatre dedicated to his plays and one of Stratford’s last remaining Elizabethan townhouses.
A cultural town rich in unique offerings with award-winning museums and attractions.
Visitors can discover its unique history and travel back in time to explore the 16th century at The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust before going on an inspiring journey of William Shakespeare’s life.
Explore the historic heart of Stratford-upon-Avon and take in the quintessential charm and its stunning riverside setting.
