Stratford-upon-Avon in General

~~Introduction~~ We recently went to Stratford upon Avon on holiday and spent 5 days in the area, it was a really lovely holiday and I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone. We aren't big drinkers, pub visiters or clubbers - we're not nght owls so to speak. So if this is what you are after in a holiday I'm not really able to comment. We very much enjoy looking at historical properties, visiting tea rooms and such like - for us Stratford upon Avon met all expectations and we really made the most of our days there. ~~History~~ A market town in south Warwickshire. This town is located on the river Avon (hence the name). It is a popular ...  Read the complete review

Surely one of the most popular tourist hot spots of the Midlands is Stratford Upon Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare. I myself have visited the area numerous times, the most recent being a few weeks ago when my sister and I decided to make the most of an unseasonably warm early April. The first thing most people will want to see is the beautiful River Avon which runs right through the wonderfully sleepy town of Stratford, it's amazingly natural yet remains stunningly beautiful. All I can say is that whoever maintains this particular stretch of the river is a master of his art as it looks like it has never been touched by human hands, yet there is no ...  Read the complete review

Overview ------------ Stratford is a great place to visit with lots to see and do. It has a wealth of charm and history. Accommodation ------------------- Lots of B&Bs, hotels and Campsites to suit all budgets. We stayed at the Charlecote Pheasent Hotel just outside Stratford - at £130 for 1 night dinner, bed and breakfast it wasnt cheap but worth it once in a while. Attractions in Stratford ----------------------------- The obvious - Shakesperes Houses, Ann Hathaways cottage etc - pay for all 5 houses at the same time and recieve a discount. Open top bus - travels to all tourist attractions - day tickets ...  Read the complete review

Stratford-Upon-Avon is known for a few things namely Shakespeare, punting and the motor bike festival. Stratford as can be imagined is always full of tourists keen to catch a bit of Shakespeare heritage on camera. Oddly though you dont seem to notice them unless you are outside Shakespeares birth place or similar areas of interest. There are obviously great theatres in Straford and the RSCs main one is being rebuilt at the moment. The river Avon flows right past the stage door and it is a great place to go punting or to rent a rowing boat if you darent try a punt. There is also a really fun pulley ferry further up stream that ferries passengers (tourists) ...  Read the complete review

Stratford upon Avon ***************** The town of Stratford is a place close to my heart. A place l have visited for as long as l can remember and a place that l have always enjoyed visiting. There is something for everyone in Stratford, whatever your interests you can visit Stratford for a short stay or a longer stay and have an enjoyable visit with plenty to see and do. Location ******* Stratford is located in the heart of England, in Warwickshire. Its easily accessible from many different directions. Located not too far from Birmingham and the M40 and it is within easy reach of Warwick, Coventry, Birmingham and the Cotswolds. ...  Read the complete review