About Stratford-upon-Avon - Stratford-upon-Avon is the birthplace of William Shakespeare and is steeped in culture and history. Set in the beautiful rural Warwickshire countryside, on the banks of the river Avon, it is one of the most important tourist destinations in the UK. It's the perfect place for a holiday or short break. Facilities for conferences and smaller business venues are excellent.
Shopping - With the wide and diverse range of shops shopping in Stratford and the surrounding towns and villages is a pure delight. With a choice ranging from gift shops to cheesemongers, jewellers to antique shops, boutiques to bookshops, you won’t go home empty handed! There is a
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weekly market on Fridays, as well as a regular farmers’ market, a craft market in the summer and a Christmas market.
Things to do - Stratford-upon-Avon is most famous as the birthplace of England’s greatest poet and playwright, William Shakespeare. Stratford-upon-Avon is home to the Royal Shakespeare Company, 5 historic houses linked to the Bard and a wealth of other great tourist attractions. The thriving market town is a perfect combination of old and new, and with its beautiful surroundings, is a great place to visit for a relaxing holiday.
For days out with children see: www.kidsdaysout.co.uk/
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