 | The birthplace of one William Shakespeare: Stratford-upon-Avon, is brimming with culture and history and is one of the most visited places in the country. Located in the stunning Warwickshire countryside and set on the banks of the River Avon, Stratford-upon-Avon is a great place to visit, or to use as a base for visiting the nearby counties of Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire. From here you can enjoy Shakespeare's hometown, and takes trips to such places as Blenheim Palace, the Cotswolds, Warwick Castle and Henley.
There is always a great production to see at the Royal Shakespeare Company, and many events are staged in Stratford-upon-Avon throughout the year, including theatre, arts events, music in the parks, and river racing and cruising.
In the region of three million people visit the town each year: most attracted by the fact that Stratford-upon-Avon is the birthplace of the famous playwright and poet William Shakespeare. Its theatres are famous the world over: Stratford-upon-Avon's first real theatre was built in 1769 and was a temporary wooden structure. This was built not far from the location of the current Royal Shakespeare Theatre, designed by Elisabeth Scott, the English architect, and finished in 1932. Many theatres have been built since and today there are three theatres in the town.
There are many popular tourist attractions in the town, including Shakespeare's birthplace, and Shakespearience: a show that runs every hour at the town's Waterside Theatre and covers the story of Shakespeare. The place where Shakespeare was baptised and buried: Holy Trinity Church, is also on the tourist trail.
Well worth a visit is the Stratford Butterfly Farm, located on the east side of the river, and also the Bancroft Gardens. |
