Stratford upon Avon is one of those charming routes in the UK with its historical value and stunning natural landscapes. The English town is located in the county of Warwickshire, south of Birmingham. The journey from London takes just over 2 hours, a service that guarantees great convenience.
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It’s a charming place where the writer William Shakespeare is the main attraction. The town of around 30,000 inhabitants is entirely related to the artist who is considered one of the most complete and famous in the world. The place is linked to theatre and tourism and receives more than three million visitors every year. Five houses belonging to the Shakespeare family are preserved and intact. Visitors can interact, see plays, listen to testimonies and watch videos about the writer’s work and life. The house where Shakespeare was born is a mandatory stop on our tours. The city’s natural landscape is also a highlight: gardens, lakes and monuments are open-air postcards on the banks of the River Avon.
The main attractions are Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, Hall’s Croft, Mary Arden’s Farm, New Place, Holy Trinity Church, the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and Harvard House. The Shakespearean properties can be visited with tickets, which can be purchased in advance, and in packages, with lower prices.
Shakespeare’s Birthplace is the house where Shakespeare was born and lived until he was 20. It’s on the most famous street in Stratford-upon-Avon, Henley Street. You can go inside and see the furniture, garden and other items that remind you of Shakespeare’s life and work.
Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, where Shakespeare’s wife was born and raised, is further away from the centre, but we can take you there.
Hall’s Croft – home of William Shakespeare’s eldest daughter, Susanna. It is named after her husband, a local doctor called John Hall, after whom the residence is named. Mannequins and pieces represent the customs and way of life of the time, such as medical utensils, clothing and furniture.
Mary Arden’s Farm – the farm of Shakespeare’s mother, Mary Arden. It’s not original, but it makes a lot of references to the 16th century, with performances by hunting falcons in the area.
New Place – the house where Shakespeare lived out his last years until he died in 1616, the main attraction is the garden with monuments referencing the artist’s work.
Holy Trinity Church – The church where Shakespeare was baptized and buried after his death. His, his wife’s and his daughter Susanna’s graves are located there. There is the famous epigraph cursing anyone who touches the artist’s bones, as well as a statue of Shakespeare with a feather, which is changed every year on the writer’s birthday. The well-preserved building dates from 1210.
Royal Shakespeare Theatre – a famous theatre that pays homage not only to William, but to the many British actors who have passed through it. The venue is on the banks of the River Avon, Harvard House, where many shows are performed, with tickets easily sold out.
Harvard House – the home of John Harvard, founder of Harvard University in the United States and also Shakespeare’s grandfather. The site not only contains the history of the greatest British icons, but also that of the university; it is the heritage of the American institution, even though it is located in England.
