Things to do in Stratford-upon-Avon - with CitySightseeing
A vibrant, compact town, boasting a rich architectural heritage; the list of things to do in Stratford-upon- Avon is as impressive as it is varied. Delightful shops and top-quality restaurants and pubs line the medieval streets, all within walking distance of the scenic River Avon, and surrounded by wonderful Warwickshire countryside.
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Young and old, first-time visitor or returning holidaymaker, there is a little something for everyone in Shakespeare’s hometown. Let CitySightseeing show you the sights!
As you like it - see Shakespeare’s home with CitySightseeing
Stratford-upon-Avon is well-known for being the place of birth of William Shakespeare, generally recognised as the English language’s greatest-ever writer. Having been brought up and schooled in the town, the imprint the dramatist has left on the area is significant. There are five sixteenth-century houses in and around Stratford related to Shakespeare that you can visit, including Hall’s Croft and Anne Hathaway’s Cottage. Alternatively, you may wish to take a stroll round the beautiful Holy Trinity Church, where the ‘Bard of Avon’ was buried in 1616. CitysightSeeing’s bus tours take you to all the major Shakespeare attractions and things to do in Stratford-upon-Avon.
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CitySightseeing’s hop-on hop-off tours are the ideal way to see the sights in Stratford-upon-Avon. With departures every twenty minutes in summer, you never have to wait long. The open-top buses stop off at all of the major attractions in Shakespeare country, meaning you’re unlikely to run out of time or miss out on a must-see point of interest.
And with the possibility of benefitting from the knowledge of a live guide for large parts of the year, thereby assisting you to plan your day or week in the town, you’ll never be short of things to do in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Our 48 hour ticket includes free entry onto the Heart of Warwickshire tour. (NB this tour is seasonal - please review the link for operating dates)