Dom and Hayleys guidebook to Stratford-upon-Avon
Culture
One of the most famous Theatres in the world. Even if you don't go and see a play, its very cheap to go up to the top of the tower for the most fantastic views across the town
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Koninklijk Shakespeare Theater
WatersideOne of the most famous Theatres in the world. Even if you don't go and see a play, its very cheap to go up to the top of the tower for the most fantastic views across the town
Geboorteplaats van Shakespeare
Henley StreetVisit the place where the bard was born
The childhood cottage of Anne Hathaway, William Shakespeare's wife located about 1 mile from Stratford town centre in Shottery Village. Very near to the Bell Pub as well for lunch or a drink afterwards
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Anne Hathaways Cottage station
22 Cottage LnThe childhood cottage of Anne Hathaway, William Shakespeare's wife located about 1 mile from Stratford town centre in Shottery Village. Very near to the Bell Pub as well for lunch or a drink afterwards
Holy Trinity Church
1 Old TownA lovely historic church where the Bard is Buried
Attraction
Stratford Vlinderboerderij
A very interesting place indeed
As it says in the title the MAD museum is full of MAD things which everyone will love. MAD is actually 'Mechanical Art and Design' and the level of creativity that goes into making these pieces is quite incredible
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Het MAD Museum
Henley StreetAs it says in the title the MAD museum is full of MAD things which everyone will love. MAD is actually 'Mechanical Art and Design' and the level of creativity that goes into making these pieces is quite incredible
10 minutes from Stratford by car in the small pretty village if Wilmcote is Mary Ardens farm the home of William Shakespeares Mother. Highlights are the Falconry Display, Farm Animals and tudor costumes.
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Mary Arden's Boerderij
Station Road10 minutes from Stratford by car in the small pretty village if Wilmcote is Mary Ardens farm the home of William Shakespeares Mother. Highlights are the Falconry Display, Farm Animals and tudor costumes.
20 minutes drive from Stratford is this Art gallery situated in a beautiful statley home and park land
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Compton Verney Art Gallery en Park
20 minutes drive from Stratford is this Art gallery situated in a beautiful statley home and park land
Stretching for acres both sides of the river this vast park has enough room for everyone. On the first weekend of July every year it plays host to the Stratford River Festival which is one of the biggest free festivals in the country (althou canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID ... we look forward to its return in 2022
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Bancroft Gardens
Stretching for acres both sides of the river this vast park has enough room for everyone. On the first weekend of July every year it plays host to the Stratford River Festival which is one of the biggest free festivals in the country (althou canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID ... we look forward to its return in 2022
One of my favourite places in Warwickshire the views are amazing and its just a loveky country park - about 20 minute drive
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Burton Dassett Hills Country Park
One of my favourite places in Warwickshire the views are amazing and its just a loveky country park - about 20 minute drive
Regular race meetings and other events thrugh out the year - we are between the town centre and the racecourse
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Stratford On Avon Racecourse
Luddington RoadRegular race meetings and other events thrugh out the year - we are between the town centre and the racecourse
The old disused railway line between Stratford and Longmarston has been turned into a path for walking, cycling, running and so on - the views are fantastic
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The Stratford Greenway
Seven Meadows RoadThe old disused railway line between Stratford and Longmarston has been turned into a path for walking, cycling, running and so on - the views are fantastic
Open parkland, once the ground of Welcombe house, now a hotel. A lovely place to walk and if you walk up to the obilisk the views are amazing.
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Welcombe Hills
Warwick RoadOpen parkland, once the ground of Welcombe house, now a hotel. A lovely place to walk and if you walk up to the obilisk the views are amazing.
8 miles from Stratford near the pretty town of Alcester is Ragley Hall - a statley home still occupied by the Hertford Familiy and it has been their ancestral home for over 300 years. Staging many events throughout the year as well as being open on a day to day basis
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Ragley Hall, Park & Gardens
8 miles from Stratford near the pretty town of Alcester is Ragley Hall - a statley home still occupied by the Hertford Familiy and it has been their ancestral home for over 300 years. Staging many events throughout the year as well as being open on a day to day basis
Food scene
Boat House
Swans NestGreat food and Location
Fantastic and well priced greek food ... one of our regular favourites
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El Greco
27 Rother StFantastic and well priced greek food ... one of our regular favourites
Stratfords only Michelin Star restarant set up by Chef Paul Foster the food is amazing, the waiting list is long (you will have to book well ahead) and the experience is exceptional.
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8 Church StStratfords only Michelin Star restarant set up by Chef Paul Foster the food is amazing, the waiting list is long (you will have to book well ahead) and the experience is exceptional.
We have been coming here for years ... many local peoples' 'go to' restaurant. Great food and service that is well priced. One of those places you can't go wrong.
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The Vintner
4-5 Sheep StWe have been coming here for years ... many local peoples' 'go to' restaurant. Great food and service that is well priced. One of those places you can't go wrong.
Another excellent Restaurant on Sheep street where the majority of restaurants are located - this one stands out and we have never had anythiong other that exceptional food here.
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Loxleys Restaurant & Wine Bar
3 Sheep StAnother excellent Restaurant on Sheep street where the majority of restaurants are located - this one stands out and we have never had anythiong other that exceptional food here.
If you are after a curry house then stratford has a few but in our opinion the food here is the best
Thespians
26 Sheep StIf you are after a curry house then stratford has a few but in our opinion the food here is the best
Pubs
One of our favourite pubs in town, the 'Windy' is a firm favourite with locals - friendly atmospere
Windmill
Church StreetOne of our favourite pubs in town, the 'Windy' is a firm favourite with locals - friendly atmospere
One of the most famous pubs in the country - this is where the actors all hang out after performing and you will often see a well known face ... plus the greatr atmospere and in the summer taking your drinks over to the thearte gardens is a greart way to spend a summer afternoon
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Dirty Duck
WatersideOne of the most famous pubs in the country - this is where the actors all hang out after performing and you will often see a well known face ... plus the greatr atmospere and in the summer taking your drinks over to the thearte gardens is a greart way to spend a summer afternoon
One of the best pubs in the country with a spectacular view across warwickshire from the top of edge hill where the first English Civil war battle took place in October 1642. Its about a 15 - 20 minute drive out of Stratford
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The Castle at Edgehill
Edge HillOne of the best pubs in the country with a spectacular view across warwickshire from the top of edge hill where the first English Civil war battle took place in October 1642. Its about a 15 - 20 minute drive out of Stratford
You will love this pub ... few miles from broadway abouve the chocolate box beauty of Stanton Village is this very special pub ... a must on a summers day - about a 30 minute drive from Stratford
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The Mount Inn Stanton
High StreetYou will love this pub ... few miles from broadway abouve the chocolate box beauty of Stanton Village is this very special pub ... a must on a summers day - about a 30 minute drive from Stratford
A pub / Restaurant in a fantastic location right by the river with great views
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Cox's Yard
Bridge FootA pub / Restaurant in a fantastic location right by the river with great views
The One Elm
1 Guild StOne of Stratfords best known pubs - the food is good here too
Not a pub, not a cafe, not a museum ...its all those things rolled into one. If you like cars then this is somewhere you should go !!
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Caffeine & Machine
Not a pub, not a cafe, not a museum ...its all those things rolled into one. If you like cars then this is somewhere you should go !!
City/town information
Well worth a visit. A favourite of Queen Victoria in 1838 allowed it to chage its name from Leamington Priors Royal Leamington Spa after it grew into a spa town following the popularisation of its water which was reputed to have medicinal qualities. Most of this 'New' Spa towen is north opf the river Leam with the 'Old' town being locaed south of the river. Its is a fine example of a regency Spa town. We would recommend it for shops bars and restaurants, walking around the parks, particularly the Jephson Gardens in the centre of the town. It is also very close to Warwick with its historic castle and Kenilworth with its castle All possible in a day out
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Royal Leamington Spa
Well worth a visit. A favourite of Queen Victoria in 1838 allowed it to chage its name from Leamington Priors Royal Leamington Spa after it grew into a spa town following the popularisation of its water which was reputed to have medicinal qualities. Most of this 'New' Spa towen is north opf the river Leam with the 'Old' town being locaed south of the river. Its is a fine example of a regency Spa town. We would recommend it for shops bars and restaurants, walking around the parks, particularly the Jephson Gardens in the centre of the town. It is also very close to Warwick with its historic castle and Kenilworth with its castle All possible in a day out
Close to Leamington and Warwick if you have time it is worth visiting the ruins of Kenilworth Castle.
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Kenilworth
Close to Leamington and Warwick if you have time it is worth visiting the ruins of Kenilworth Castle.
Beautiul Cotswold Village - lots of places to buy antiques, drinks and refreshments
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Broadway
Beautiul Cotswold Village - lots of places to buy antiques, drinks and refreshments
Neighbourhoods
Stratford is right on the edge of the cotswolds and if you have a car a very enjoyable day can be spent trundling around the beautiful towns and villages - Moreton in Marsh, Stow on the Wold, Broadway, Burford, Bourton on the water all within easy driving distance
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Cotswolds
Stratford is right on the edge of the cotswolds and if you have a car a very enjoyable day can be spent trundling around the beautiful towns and villages - Moreton in Marsh, Stow on the Wold, Broadway, Burford, Bourton on the water all within easy driving distance
National Trust
National Trust - Hidcote
National Trust gardens that are always stunning
Charlecote Park
A Tudor mansion and large deer park
Fasicnating place, best known for its twentieth-century owner, Charles Paget Wade, an eccentric who amassed an enormous collection of objects that interested him. An enormous collection of weird and wonderful things from around the world
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National Trust Snowshill Manor and Garden
Fasicnating place, best known for its twentieth-century owner, Charles Paget Wade, an eccentric who amassed an enormous collection of objects that interested him. An enormous collection of weird and wonderful things from around the world
Not far from Ragley Hall this country house has links to the gunpowder plot of 5th November 1605
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National Trust - Coughton Court
Not far from Ragley Hall this country house has links to the gunpowder plot of 5th November 1605
Packwood House
Packwood LaneAbout 30 minutes drive from Stratford towards Solihull