Stratford-upon-Avon is a small city big on charm! With its Elizabethan streets, hidden alleyways and points of interest at almost every turn, Stratford is perhaps best seen on foot. Alternatively get your bearings by taking an open top bus tour with Guide Friday.
While many cities have specific districts, given the size of Stratford-upon-Avon it is arguably its individual streets that characterise particular features or moods:
For shopping look to Bridge Street, Stratford-upon-Avon's central street packed with a combination of old and new buildings. High street names include
British Home Stores (with its two floors of family clothing, home ware and lighting),
Jaeger for chic tailoring and Marks & Spencer. Additional shopping can be found in High Street and Wood Street, home to the department store
Debenhams and individual shops such as Britain's oldest cheesemongers,
Paxton & Whitfield, and shoe specialists Jones Bootmaker.
For eateries, inns and pre- or post-theatre dinner go west of Bridge...
On first impression, Stratford-Upon-Avon strikes you as a rather sleepy market town, with night life not amounting to much more than having a few pints with the locals in a dark pub. However, come July bank holiday, Stratford throws of its misleading cloak off quaintness and tranquility, brings out its florescent sunglasses in preparation of being the proud host of “Global Gathering”- the award-winning annual electronic music and dance festival. The... Read More
Although most of us would like to visit Stratford during a midsummer night’s dream, more often than not an unfortunate English prognostic of cloudiness and the risk of showers is to be expected. Thankfully, come tempest or winter wind, visiting Shakespeare country is well equipped with cozy hotels to make sure a snug stay can always be enjoyed. If you are looking for family friendly hospitality, a good choice is to stay in one of the many cozy Bed... Read More
After a morning spent touring the historic sites that Stratford-Upon-Avon has on offer, a well earned tea break should definitely be on the agenda. And what better place to explore the amazing high tea culture than true Shakespeare country- where a sonnet and a scone seems a perfect way to while away an afternoon. Afternoon tea is by far the most quintessential British tradition. Dating back to the 1800’s, the taking of high tea was introduced by Anna, the... Read More
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Shakespeare's Birthplace
The son of a glover and whittawer (leather worker), the Bard was born on St. George's Day, April 23, 1564, and died on the same date 52 years later....
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Anne Hathaway's Cottage
Before she married Shakespeare, Anne Hathaway lived in this thatched, wattle-and-daub cottage in the hamlet of Shottery, 1.6km (1 mile) from Stratford....
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- Shottery
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Mary Arden's House (Glebe Farm)/Palmer's Farm
So what if millions of visitors have been tricked into thinking this timber-framed farmhouse with its old stone dovecote and various outbuildings...
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