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Things To See & Do In Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford-upon-Avon is a gorgeous market  town within the West Midlands area of England in Britain that’s extremely well-liked by tourists. In the main the city is amazingly famous for being the town in which William Shakespeare was born and even supposing the vast majority of customer attractions in Stratford-upon-Avon have something to do with the famous playwright and poett there are many different reasons to take a holiday within Stratford-upon-Avon.

Situated 147km from the capital, London Stratford-upon-Avon is the finest place to see a Shakespearean play especially in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Although Stratford gets busy with tourists it remains a fantastic vacations destination.

Stratford is home to masses of Jacobean and Elizabethan structures and in places such as Henley Street and Sheep Street you can see those half-timbered black and white dwellings and other buildings. Henley Street is most well known for being the place where you will find Shakespeare’s Birthplace, however it’s also an excellent shopping district. The oldest lived in house in the town is found on Sheep Street. The Shrieves House is thought to be one of the places where Oliver Cromwell lived in before the second battle of Worcester but, sadly, there is little evidence to support the idea.

Stratford-upon-Avon Art Galleries

Stratford-upon-Avon is an inspiring town visually and the town features many excellent art galleries including; the Country Artists Visitor Centre, the Barge Gallery, the Montpellier Gallery and the Retrospectives Art Gallery.

Other Attractions In Stratford

As well as the main tourist attractions of Holy Trinity Church, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, Shakespeare’s Birthplace and the Royal Shakespeare Theatre there are many other attractions to interest you. Those visitor attractions which might be of interest to you include; the Teddy Bear Museum, Stratford Brass Rubbing Centre, Stratford Armouries and the Butterfly Farm.

One of the most prominent features of the town is the fact that it is situated on the banks of the picturesque River Avon. Nothing could be more pleasing than taking a cruise on the river. As well as the River Avon the town also features another waterway, the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal, which meets the River Avon at Stratford.

The town is also superb for cycling holidays as it has many cycle paths including the Stratford Greenway which runs along old rail tracks. Cycling in the surrounding rural areas is incredibly enjoyable and a selection of gorgeous places to visit, such as Clopton Bridge, are situated within an easy distance of the town.

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