Stratford-Upon-Avon flights and travel guide

The quaint and picturesque country town, Stratford Upon Avon (which, as its name suggests, rests on the banks of the River Avon) is the historic birthplace of William Shakespeare. Visitors can explore Shakespeare's birthplace; Mary Arden's House, where his mother lived before marrying his father; his wife, Anne Hathaway's cottage, as well as the school Shakespeare attended. Stratford Upon Avon is within easy access of the Cotswolds, set in the beautiful, rural Warwickshire countryside.

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Stratford-Upon-Avon Insider Information

• Find out about Shakespeare’s life and work, starting with where he was born. Shakespeare’s Birthplace is next door to the Shakespeare Centre and is a mine of information, including his work in every available format.
• Enjoy the drama and go to the theatre. Top of the list would be a Shakespeare play performed by the Royal Shakespeare Company, but there is also the Swan Theatre and The Other Place.
• Visit the ancient inns. The Windmill is meant to be the oldest in town, the timber framed Falcon Hotel looks as old as Shakespeare’s plays and you can quietly imbibe the history in the Garrick Inn on the High Street as you drink.

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Stratford-Upon-Avon Airports

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