{"id":9423,"date":"2022-06-21T14:37:57","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T13:37:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.manorcottages.co.uk\/blog\/?p=9423"},"modified":"2023-03-16T15:52:00","modified_gmt":"2023-03-16T15:52:00","slug":"things-to-do-stratford-upon-avon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.manorcottages.co.uk\/blog\/things-to-do-stratford-upon-avon","title":{"rendered":"11 Things to do in Stratford-upon-Avon"},"content":{"rendered":"

Stratford-upon-Avon is a historic town with links to the famous William Shakespeare.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can plan your visit to the birthplace of William Shakespeare with our list of fun things to do in Stratford-Upon-Avon.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nowadays, the town offers a variety of Shakespeare-themed attractions.<\/p>\n

And it is also home to a range of family-friendly attractions, both fun and educational.<\/p>\n

Whether\u00a0visiting Stratford-upon-Avon<\/em><\/strong><\/a>with your friends, family or loved ones, there are fun attractions to keep you entertained.<\/p>\n

Check out 11 of our favourite things to do in Stratford-upon-Avon below\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Royal Shakespeare Theatre<\/h2>\n

Waterside, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6BB<\/h3>\n

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Many visitors come to Stratford-upon-Avon to learn more about the history of William Shakespeare.<\/p>\n

The 16th-century writer grew up and died in Stratford-upon-Avon, writing many famous plays and poems.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Royal Shakespeare Theatre<\/strong><\/a>is a homage to the genius behind William Shakespeare. And, at the theatre, you can watch plays, talks and performances with your friends and family.<\/p>\n

Or, if you want to pop in to learn more about the theatre and the history of Shakespeare, you can jump on one of the tours around the famous theatre.<\/p>\n

Afterwards, refuel at a delicious eatery in the town with 12 of The Best Restaurants in Stratford-upon-Avon.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Opening Hours:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shop and Caf\u00e9 Opening:
\n<\/strong>Monday \u2013 Saturday: 10:00 \u2013 17:00
\nSunday: 12:00 \u2013 17:00<\/p>\n

Theatre:
\n<\/strong>Open for performances, check here for\u00a0the latest showtimes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Contact Number:\u00a0<\/strong>01789 331111<\/p>\n

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Anne Hathaway\u2019s Cottage<\/h2>\n

Cottage Lane, Shottery, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 9HH<\/h3>\n

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Don\u2019t be mistaken for the Hollywood superstar Anne Hathaway.<\/p>\n

The Hathaway we are talking about is the wife of William Shakespeare.<\/p>\n

In the 15th century, the cottage was home to the Hathaway family. And they stayed up until 1892.<\/p>\n

Now the cottage is open to the public and is now part of the Birthplace Trust<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Around the cottage, you can enjoy flowery cottage gardens, a sculpture trail and much more. It is the perfect opportunity to teach children about the importance of William Shakespeare.<\/p>\n

If you are hoping to take a tour around more of Shakespeare\u2019s history, the Story<\/strong>\u00a0ticket is the most budget-friendly ticket.<\/p>\n

With this, you get entry into\u00a0Anne Hathaway\u2019s cottage<\/strong>,\u00a0Shakespeare\u2019s birthplace<\/strong> and\u00a0new place<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Opening Hours:
\n<\/strong>Monday \u2013 Sunday: 10:00 \u2013 17:00<\/p>\n

Contact Number:\u00a0<\/strong>01789 338532<\/p>\n

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Butterfly Farm<\/h2>\n

Swan’s Nest Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 7LS<\/h3>\n

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On a warm summer day, visiting the\u00a0Butterfly Farm\u00a0<\/strong>is one of the best\u00a0things to do in Stratford-upon-Avon.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The attraction is in sections. You can visit a rainforest flight area, discovery zone, minibeast metropolis and more.<\/p>\n

If visiting with children, the\u00a0Butterfly Park<\/strong>\u00a0is one of the best things to do in\u00a0Stratford-upon-Avon.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It offers a hand on, educational trip to learn about butterflies.<\/p>\n

Find out more about the\u00a0Stratford-upon-Avon<\/strong>\u00a0Butterfly Park<\/a>\u00a0here.<\/p>\n

Opening Hours:
\n<\/strong>Monday \u2013 Sunday: 10:00 \u2013 17:30<\/p>\n

Contact Number:\u00a0<\/strong>01789 299288<\/p>\n

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Shakespeare\u2019s House<\/h2>\n

Henley St, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6QW<\/h3>\n

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Here is another must-visit\u00a0attraction in Stratford-upon-Avon<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0for Shakespeare fans.<\/p>\n

During your visit, you can learn about William Shakespeare\u2019s family life. Discover Glover\u2019s Workshop and find all the artefacts that were part of Shakespeare\u2019s life.<\/p>\n

And, included in the\u00a0Shakespeare\u2019s story<\/strong>\u00a0ticket, you are only ten minutes away from\u00a0Anne Hathaway\u2019s cottage<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Shakespeare\u2019s New Place<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Why not find your own\u00a0holiday home to stay in Warwickshire<\/a>?<\/p>\n

Opening Hours:
\n<\/strong>Monday \u2013 Sunday: 10:00 \u2013 17:00<\/p>\n

Contact Number:\u00a0<\/strong>01789 204016<\/p>\n

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