Stratford-Upon-Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon on the banks of the river Avon is located in rural Warwickshire.
It’s famous for being the birthplace of William Shakespeare and is steeped in culture and history.
Places of Interest include:
Anne Hathaways Cottage
The world famous Anne Hathaway’s Cottage is situated in Shottery 1 mile from Stratford-upon-Avon and was the childhood home of Shakespeare’s wife and has been a pilgrimage for visitors for centuries. The young Shakespeare would have courted Anne here and the thatched cottage has often been described as the most romantic in England. As well as traditional orchards, there is now a delightful Woodland Walk within the grounds of the cottage for visitors to enjoy a gentle stroll and perhaps catch sight of the local wildlife.
Royal Shakespeare Company & Theatres
The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) performs throughout the year at its home in Stratford-upon-Avon. The company focuses on works by Shakespeare, other renaissance dramatists and contemporary writers. It also runs regular backstage tours. Light refreshments are available from The Courtyard Theatre Cafebar, and the RSC Shop stocks a wide range of gifts. The RSC theatre has a very busy schedule for 2011 season offering the following Shakespeare plays:
Merchant of Venice, Antony and Cleopatra, The Rape of Lucrece, King Lear, Romeo and Juliet, The Tempest, Comedy of Errors, Macbeth plus Matilda and a mixed bag of other entertainments.
Shakespeare’s Birthplace
Visit the house where the world’s most famous playwrighter was born and grew up.
Discover the fascinating story of William Shakespeare’s early years, and see where he spent the first five years with his new wife. See how his father, John, earned his living as a glove maker and explore The Shakespeare Exhibition, before entering the house and it’s outstanding gardens. You can meet your favourite Shakespeare characters and watch some of his best-loved scenes brought to life by actors as you stroll through the house and grounds, you may even want to take part!