Stratford-upon-Avon is a town in South Warwickshire and is 80 miles from Bristol Airport, this journey should take about 2 hours in normal traffic conditions. Situated on the banks of the river Avon and between Warwick and Worcester the town has a populaton of 111484 according the the 2001 Census.
Surrounding the town are the counties of Oxfordshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds. There is much to do in Stratford upon Avon which is the birthplace of William Shakespeare. It is an Old market town with over 800 years of history having many well preserved houses from its interesting past. Called 'Shakespeare Country' there are many attractions and houses of the town that are associated with him and his life that people from all over the world go to visit. Attractions include the Royal Shakespeare Theatre on the bank of the river,five houses in the town associated with him and his family and the Holy Trinity Church in the old town where he was buried.
There are open top bus tours, walking tours and boat trips on the River Avon to see the historic houses, parks and surroundings. There are a number of very popular tourist attractions such as The Courtyard Theatre, Spookey Ghost tour, Haunted Museum, Cox's Yard, Civic Hall or the parks and gardens on the banks of the river. Visit the Butterfly Farm, the largest in Britain or sample a local walk visiting one of the many pubs along the way. Along with the country pubs and inns there are tea shops and a good choice of restaurants.
The town is excellent for shopping, whether it is for gifts, Antiques, Jewellery or Books there is plenty of choice. With a weekly Market and Farmers Markets often held selling local produce. Outside Stratford are other historic places to visit such as Henley In Arden, Compton Verney, Kenilworth Castle, Warwick Castle, Ragley Hall, Cotswold Wildlife park and gardens.
Bishopton Lane, Bishopton, Stratford upon Avon, CV37 9QY
Warwick Road, Black Hill, Stratford upon Avon, CV37 0PY
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Overview of Stratford-upon-Avon
The White Swan Hotel
Rother St, Stratford upon Avon, CV37 6NH
Tel: 01789 297022
Ettington Park Hotel
Alderminster, Stratford upon Avon, CV37 8BU
Tel: 01789 450123
Arden Park Guest House
6 Arden St, Stratford upon Avon, CV37 6PA
Tel: 01789 262126
Minola Guest House
25 Evesham Place, Stratford upon Avon, CV37 6HT
Tel: 01789 293573
Whitchurch Farm B&B
Wimpstone, Armscote, Stratford upon Avon CV37 8PD
Tel: 01789 450359
Macdonald Swan's Nest Hotel
Bridgefoot, Stratford upon Avon, CV37 7LT
Tel: 0870 4008183
Victoria Spa Lodge
Tel: 01789 267985
Applegarth Guest House
Warwick Road, Stratford upon Avon, CV37 6YW
Tel: 01789 267388
New Inn
Clifford Chambers, Stratford upon Avon, CV37 8HR
Tel: 01789 293402
Cherry Trees
Swans Nest Lane, Stratford upon Avon, CV37 7LS
Tel: 01789 292989
Macdonald Alveston Manor Hotel
Clopton Bridge, Stratford upon Avon, CV37 7HP
Tel: 08448 799138
Stratford Manor QHotels
Tel: 01789 731173
Moonraker House
40 Alcester Rd, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 9DB
Tel: 01789 268774
Sunnydale Guest House
64 Shipston Rd, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 7LP
Tel: 01789 268774
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