Featuring over 800 years of history, fascinating museums and scenic riverboat cruises, the heart of this lively town is the birthplace of playwright and poet William Shakespeare.
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Royal Shakespeare Theatre
9.2/10 (599 reviews)
The Royal Shakespeare Theatre brings audiences intimately close to Shakespeare's works on its thrust stage. Enjoy a performance, then savor dinner at the Rooftop Restaurant with stunning River Avon views.
This charming 15th-century thatched cottage was Shakespeare's wife's home before marriage. Explore rooms with original Tudor furnishings and gardens featuring flowers mentioned in the Bard's plays.
Step into the half-timbered house where Shakespeare spent his childhood and first dreamed of stages and sonnets. Costumed guides bring the 16th-century home to life while garden performances capture the Bard's magic.
This intimate theater offers a rare chance to experience Shakespeare's contemporaries in a deep thrust stage setting. Arrive early to savor pre-show drinks in the shared foyer with the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.
This charming racecourse offers thrilling jump racing events in a picturesque setting by the River Avon. Enjoy the excitement from glass-fronted viewing areas or bring a picnic to experience race day like a local.
You can learn about the history of Stratford-upon-Avon with a stop at Town Hall Stratford upon Avon. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area.
Step into Tudor England at Shakespeare's Birthplace, where the world's greatest playwright began his story. Explore five authentic family homes with period-costumed guides who bring the Bard's world vividly to life.
You can take time to visit The River Avon Trail during your travels to Stratford-upon-Avon. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices in this relaxing area.
"We arrived early with special needs and the clerk in reception was proactive about stashing our bags and helping us to the restaurant.
That breakfast buffet is amazing and the servers are friendly and efficient.
Since we were traveling as friends with different agendas, we had ordered a room with two beds and expected two keys for two people; having to share one bed and one key was complicated and uncomfortable.
I was under the impression I had booked the room at the recommendation of Royal...
"Waiting for room availability at 4:20? Weird, anyways, the room was good, location was good, walkable to centre. Staff is stretched to cover everything, strange. Did the job. Have to pay for parking on hotel site, crazy!"
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.