Things To See & Do In Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon is an exquisite market town within the West Midlands region of England in the British Isles that is incredibly well liked by tourists. In the main Stratford is famous for being the birthplace of William Shakespeare and even if the vast majority of visitor sights in Stratford-upon-Avon are related to the famous playwright and poett there are many other reasons to take a vacation in town.
Located 147km from London, the capital of England, Stratford-upon-Avon is the finest place to see a Shakespearean play especially in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Even though the town gets busy with tourists it remains a amazing place for a vacation.
Stratford has a huge selection of Jacobean and Elizabethan buildings and in places such as Henley Street and Sheep Street are found those half-timbered black and white dwellings and other structures. Henley Street is best known for being the street where you will see Shakespeare’s Birthplace, however it is also a superb shopping precinct. The oldest house (still lived in) in Stratford is located on Sheep Street. The Shrieves House is believed to be one of the places where Oliver Cromwell lived in prior to the 2nd battle of Worcester but, unfortunately, there is little or no evidence to support the idea.
Stratford Art Galleries
Stratford-upon-Avon is a stimulating town visually and the town features many excellent art galleries including; the Retrospectives Art Gallery, the Barge Gallery, the Montpellier Gallery and the Country Artists Visitor Centre.
Other Stratford-upon-Avon Visitor Attractions
As well as the main attractions of Holy Trinity Church, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, Shakespeare’s Birthplace and the Royal Shakespeare Theatre there are numerous other tourist attractions to interest you. Those attractions which might be of interest to you include; the Teddy Bear Museum, Stratford Brass Rubbing Centre, the Butterfly Farm and Stratford Armouries.
One of the most striking features of the town is the fact that it is located on the banks of the picturesque River Avon. Nothing can be more pleasing than taking a trip along the river. Besides the River Avon Stratford also has another waterway, the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal, which meets the River Avon at Stratford.
The town is also perfect for cycling holidays as it has many cycle paths including the Stratford Greenway which runs along old rail tracks. Cycling in the surrounding countryside is very enjoyable and a small collection of gorgeous places to visit, for example Clopton Bridge, are situated within an easy distance of the town.
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