Things
to see in Stratford on Avon include:
- The Shakespeare
Exhibition
- Shakespeare's
birthplace
- The site of
Shakespeare's house where he died
- Shakespeare's
grave in Holy Trinity Church alongside the River Avon
- New Place
Gardens adjoining Shakespeare's House - great place to take a picnic
to and enjoy the flowers
- The Swan Theatre
and the Other Place to enjoy performances of Shakespeare's work
- Some splendid
historic buildings including Harvard House in the High street, an
Elizabethan town house museum and interactive section
- Anne Hathaway's
House just outside Stratford
Crowds of people
stroll and gather around the River Avon and canal, watching canal boats
navigate the lock, feed the swans, walk along the river or row boats on
the river. Rowing boats can be hired. There are also river
trips on larger boats, a childrens' play park, and some street
entertainers in season.
Shopping in
Stratford on Avon
Stratford on Avon
possesses a good shopping centre with a few interesting shops; an all year
round Christmas wonderland shop, and a tiny traditional sweet shop where
you can purchase old-fashioned traditional sweets by weight.
Car parking
Various outdoor and
multi-story car parks are well signposted. Arrive early to avoid the
frustration of searching for a space.
Open top Bus
Tours of Stratford on Avon
These are a great
way to obtain a preview of the tourist attractions in Stratford on Avon.
They also stop at each of the Shakespeare related houses.
Places to eat in
Stratford
There is a wide
selection of places to eat from humble street vendors to extravagant
hotels. Barges on the river also sell snacks.
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