Guidebook for Stratford-upon-Avon
Arts & Culture
Royal Shakespeare Theatre
WatersideWorld class theatre 15 minutes walk from the house
Food Scene
Box Brownie Coffee
20 Henley StThe best coffee in town combined with a lovely atmosphere.
A 1940s style tearoom which is a treat that must not be missed! There is a bomb shelter in the garden and ration cards on the tables.
11 locals recommend
The Fourteas
24 Sheep StA 1940s style tearoom which is a treat that must not be missed! There is a bomb shelter in the garden and ration cards on the tables.
Sightseeing
One of five Shakespeare properties to see in town. It is a nice walk to get there as well.
75 locals recommend
Anne Hathaways Cottage station
22 Cottage LnOne of five Shakespeare properties to see in town. It is a nice walk to get there as well.
Another must see sight if you are interested in Shakespeare and country life in this area during the 16th century.
43 locals recommend
Mary Arden's Farm
Station RoadAnother must see sight if you are interested in Shakespeare and country life in this area during the 16th century.
Shakespeare's origins and influence are nicely summed up here.
118 locals recommend
Shakespeare's Birthplace
Henley StreetShakespeare's origins and influence are nicely summed up here.
This is a lovely garden in the middle of busy Stratford. It is a great place to retreat to if you just want to sit down in the sunshine for a bit.
New Place Gardens
5 Chapel LnThis is a lovely garden in the middle of busy Stratford. It is a great place to retreat to if you just want to sit down in the sunshine for a bit.
Another location on the Birthplace tour route which is in development as we learn more about Shakespeare's life.
13 locals recommend
Shakespeare's New Place
22 Chapel StAnother location on the Birthplace tour route which is in development as we learn more about Shakespeare's life.
This is the home of Shakespeare's son in law, a doctor. It is filled with interesting facts about medicine in the period and has a great tea room and shop with the work of local artists.
18 locals recommend
Hall's Croft
Old TownThis is the home of Shakespeare's son in law, a doctor. It is filled with interesting facts about medicine in the period and has a great tea room and shop with the work of local artists.
Shopping
This retail park is a short walk from the house and contains all of the large chain stores. It is like a North American Mall environment with everything you could want in one place.
8 locals recommend
Maybird Shopping Park
Birmingham RoadThis retail park is a short walk from the house and contains all of the large chain stores. It is like a North American Mall environment with everything you could want in one place.
Bridge Street is a typical English high street with nice shops and an attractive atmosphere.
Bridge Street
Bridge StreetBridge Street is a typical English high street with nice shops and an attractive atmosphere.