Stratford upon Avon, famous as the birthplace of William Shakespeare, has a huge range of tourist accommodation including 2, 3 and 4 star hotels, guesthouses and bed & breakfasts. The town is extremely popular with tourists, especially in the summer months, and when the RSC (Royal Shakespeare Company) is performing at the RST (Royal Shakesspeare Theatre).
The town centre has a number of 4 star hotels including the Mercure Shakespeare (formely a Macdonald Hotel), The Stratford Victoria (a Q Hotel), and , as always, a Holiday Inn (formerly a Moat House). All these hotels offer much the same standards and have car parking. The four star which we would recommned is just about 1/2 a mile outside of Stratford on the Warwick road and this is the Menzies Welcombe Hotel Spa and Golf club. This is a fabulous building oozing character and charm and it has a simply superb spa and position overlooking the river Avon in the valley below.
The best of the 3 star hotels, in our opinion, is the Best Western Grosvenor Hotel, which has a great location about 200 yards from the Avon and a matter of a few minutes walk from the RST.
For a good guesthouse try Arden Way Guesthouse which gets consistently high guest reviews or the Arden Park Guesthouse (non smoking).
Tourist Information
The Royal Shakespeare Theatre is idyllically located with fantastic views across the River Avon. The theatre is of the most renowned classical theatres and shows performances by the world famous Royal Shakespeare Company. A visit to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre is a must for theatre and Shakespeare enthusiasts.
The theatre is currently closed for a rebuild and performances can be seen at the Swan theatre & the Courtyard theatre.
For further information telephone 01789 403444 or visit www.rsc.org.uk
akespeare’s Birthplace
Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace where you are able to transport yourself back to the time when William Shakespeare was born in 1564 and re-enter the Tudor world. Recently refurbished, the house and traditional English garden offers visitors an interesting insight into life when Shakespeare was a child. There is also a Shakespearean Exhibition which provides an introduction to his life and background. For further information visit www.shakespeare.org.uk
Stratford Town Walks offer a guided public walk every day of the year and a Ghost Walk on Monday, Thursday and Friday evenings. Ghost cruises take place on various dates in the year, check website for dates. They can also provide walks and tours for private groups at a time to suit.
Adults £5
Children (under 16) £2 (£3 for evening Ghost Walk)
May not be suitable for very young children
You will receive 5 discount vouchers with your ticket to save money in Stratford at specially selected shops, restaurants, pubs and attractions.
Groups welcome.
Further information please call 01789 292478 or 07855 760377 or visit www.stratfordtownwalk.co.uk
Warwick Castle is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Britain. With its magnificent towers and ramparts, the castle offers visitors over 1000 years of history, which includes surviving some of the most turbulent times in English History.
The dark dungeon contrasts with the elegant splendour of the State Rooms. You are able to experience the sights, smells and sounds of medieval life, you can pick up a sword or try on a helmet to see how soldiers lived or visit the eerie Ghost Tower. The Mill and Engine House, which opened in 2002 - helps you to discover how electricity was created to light up the whole Castle in 1900. You are able to buy your entrance ticket to Warwick Castle at the hotel reception.
For more information visit www.warwick-castle.co.uk
Stratford-upon-Avon is a market town and civil parish in south Warwickshire, England. It lies on the River Avon, 22 miles (35 km) south east of Birmingham and 8 miles (13 km) south west of the county town, Warwick. It is the main town of the District of Stratford-on-Avon, which uses the term "on" to indicate that it covers a much larger area than the town itself. In 2001, the town's population was 23,676. The town is a popular tourist destination owing to its status as birthplace of the playwright and poet William Shakespeare, receiving about three million visitors a year from all over the world. Source : www.wikipedia.org.uk
Local Attractions :
Royal Shakespeare Company : www.rsc.org.uk/
Shakespeare Houses : www.shakespeare.org.uk/
Stratford Butterfly Farm : www.butterflyfarm.co.uk
Falstaffs Experience : www.falstaffsexperience.co.uk
Stratfield upon Avon Racecourse : http://www.stratfordracecourse.net/
Other Popular Attractions in Warwickshire