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Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford-upon-Avon is a picturesque town beautifully situated on the river with a wealth of black and white timber framed buildings. It is, of course, most famous for being the birthplace of the world's greatest playwright, William Shakespeare.

Enjoy a stroll around the town centre with its good selection of shops, restaurants and tearooms. A great way to explore the town and the neighbouring villages of Shottery and Wilmcote (home to Anne Hathaway's Cottage and Mary Arden's) is with City Sightseeing's hop-on, hop off buses. Walking tours with Stratford Town Walk are also popular. There are other ways of seeing Stratford too. Why not hire a bike and cycle around the town or relax on a river cruise with Bancroft Cruisers or Avon Boating.

Families will love the Butterfly Farm which houses hundreds of exotic species.  Any budding witches and wizards won't want to miss the Creaky Cauldron, Stratford-upon-Avon's most magical museum, or The Falstaffs Experience, a living museum where history is brought to life with theatrical and atmospheric settings. Children can also get creative at the Stratford Brass Rubbing Centre with their wide selection of Mediaeval and Tudor brasses.

No visit to Stratford-upon-Avon would be complete without seeing a production by the Royal Shakespeare Company, who will be reopening their main theatre in 2010 after an extensive rebuild and renovation.