Welcome to Stratford Upon Avon

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The quintessentially English market town, steeped in over 800 years of culture and history. Most famous as the birthplace of the Bard, William Shakespeare, and home to the Royal Shakespeare Company.

However, the dramatic and literary credentials are only a small part of the story of this fascinating area.

Set in the dazzlingly beautiful Warwickshire countryside, on the banks of the River Avon, Stratford offers an unrivalled opportunity to experience the very best of Olde England combined with all the convenience and facilities of any 21st-century tourist destination.

In among the winding roads and picturesque timber-framed houses, you will find a thriving community with myriad shops and attractions to suit all tastes. Stratford Upon Avon offers easy road, rail and airport links, a wide range of accommodation, facilities for business and leisure, and some of the finest restaurants in the region.

Throughout the year, Stratford has an exciting and varied programme of tourist events that showcase the very best elements of the natural and historical features. In addition to the obvious theatrical fixtures, Stratford provides music in the parks, river cruises, farm parks, and guided tours by foot, boat or bus!

Stratford is also an excellent base from which to explore the many facets of rural England. Take time to enjoy the superb shopping in the Regency town of Royal Leamington Spa; immerse yourself in history at the magnificent castles of Warwick and Kenilworth; or simply absorb the magnificent views and classic landscapes of Warwickshire, Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds.

Whether you are on a short break or a longer holiday, Stratford can entertain, educate and enrapture in equal measure.

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