Things to do in Stratford-upon-Avon

Alex

From Alex's guidebook

A tropical indoor attraction filled with hundreds of free-flying butterflies. It’s a relaxing and family-friendly experience with insects, reptiles, and exotic plants. ----- 📍 TIP: Wear bright colours and stand still—butterflies often land on visitors. 📍

Belinda

From Belinda's guidebook

The Butterfly Farm, Stratford Upon Avon is described as 'The UK's largest butterfly paradise'. The perfect day out on a rainy day, but whatever the weather enjoy hundreds of the world’s most beautiful butterflies in an exotic tropical paradise with waterfalls and fish filled pools. Dogs are not allowed.

Alice

From Alice's guidebook

Discover a tropical paradise with hundreds of free-flying butterflies in the centre of Stratford-upon-Avon. TOP TIP: Go early in the day when butterflies are most active. The tropical temperature is warm - wear light clothing! Great for kids or a rainy day.

Alex

From Alex's guidebook

Visit the beautifully preserved home where William Shakespeare was born and raised. Interactive exhibits and costumed guides bring his early life and family history to life. ----- 📍 TIP: Arrive early or late afternoon to avoid tour crowds and enjoy the house at a relaxed pace. 📍

Belinda

From Belinda's guidebook

Stratford Upon Avon is a market town with more than 800 years of history. The obvious starting point is a visit the birthplace and childhood homes of William Shakespear and his wife Anne Hathway. You can end your day with a performance at The Royal Shakespear Theatre. Dogs are welcome in the grounds of Shakespeare’s Birthplace, New Place and Anne Hathaway’s Cottage. Only guide dogs are allowed in the theatre.

Russ

From Russ's guidebook

isit Shakespeare’s Birthplace to walk in Shakespeare’s footsteps and explore the house where he was born and grew up. Hear tales of Shakespeare’s family life, enjoy live theatre on demand and get up close to rare artefacts from the Trust’s world class collections as you discover how the extraordinary William Shakespeare continues to shape our lives today.

Robert Edward

From Robert Edward's guidebook

This is a good place to visit if you have children. The mechanical art and design museum is the only permanent venue for this type of art in the country. Sourced from artists and inventors all around the world, the interactive sculptures – or ‘kinetic art’ – include marble runs, 3D faces and flying mechanical birds. Kids younger than 5 get in free

Irena

From Irena's guidebook

(4-5, Henley St, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6PT) Located in the centre of Stratford upon Avon, this quirky attraction displays interactive pieces of mechanical art, in particular; kinetic art and automata. A soon as you step into this quirky attraction you'll be greeted with whirling robotics, churning clogs, rolling ball circuits, ingenious design and crazy sounds!

Alex

From Alex's guidebook

An interactive museum showcasing kinetic art and mechanical inventions. Every exhibit moves, spins, or reacts, making it engaging for all ages. ----- 📍 TIP: Take your time interacting with each exhibit; many are motion-activated. 📍

Alex

From Alex's guidebook

Home of the Royal Shakespeare Company, this world-class theatre hosts performances throughout the year. The building also offers a free viewing tower with panoramic views of Stratford. ----- 📍 TIP: Even without tickets, visit the free tower viewpoint for river views. 📍

Ciara

From Ciara's guidebook

This is the home of Shakespeare , world famous for its Shakespeare productions. (2.5km). Need to book in advance to guarantee tickets. Some tickets available in the morning for returns. If you want an interval drink better reserve in advance when you arrive before the performance starts. Be aware upper gallery seats often have no backs. Lots of the restaurants do pre theatre suppers

Kristen&Alvaro

From Kristen&Alvaro's guidebook

Intimate and historical theater showing Shakespeare's plays. Book in advance if you can- £15 standing tickets.

Richard

From Richard's guidebook

A slightly less formal environment with a deep thrust stage. As part of the RSC, you will see Tudor, Restoration and Contemporary productions. Richard's tip 1: If you are driving, go passed the theatre and beyond Trinity Church, and you might find free parking down Mill Lane. Then walk back to the theatre through the churchyard and the waterside gardens. Richard's Tip 2: You might be able to get returned tickets from the box office on the day. There are always age and student discounts available.

Amanda

From Amanda's guidebook

Performs plays by Shakespeare and his contemporaries, as well as commissioning a wide range of original work from contemporary writers.

Pam

From Pam's guidebook

A wide range of theatre staged in this intimate space.