Leisure Drives

Explore Shakespeare Country by following one of four leisure drives routes

Routes


Shakespeare Country Bookshop

Click here to go the Shakespeare Country Amazon Bookshop. You can choose from approximately 100 books and maps covering all aspects of Shakespeare Country, William Shakespeare and the main towns of Kenilworth, Leamington Spa, Stratford upon Avon, Warwick and the Cotswolds.

Shakespeare Country runs an extensive online bookshop on Amazon. You can choose from around 100 books and maps covering all aspects of Shakespeare Country, William Shakespeare and the main towns of Kenilworth, Leamington Spa, Stratford upon Avon, Warwick and the Cotswolds. 

Shakespeare Country Bookshop



Royal Shakespeare Company at Royal Shakespeare TheatreRoyal Shakespeare Company at Royal Shakespeare Theatre

Experience the largest classical Theatre Company in the world.

The Royal Shakespeare Company will continue performing the great works of Shakespeare and other classic and contemporary writers in The Courtyard Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon during the transformation of our theatres.

Enjoy mouth-watering snacks in our licensed café, take a guided tour behind the scenes or bring home a souvenir from the RSC Shop.

The 2010 Stratford-upon-Avon programme includes:
King Lear
Romeo and Juliet
Antony and Cleopatra
Morte D' Arthur
Young People's Shakespeare - Hamlet

Productions from year one of the Ensemble return for a limited number of performances.

The Winter's Tale
As You Like It
Julius Caesar
Young People's Shakespeare - The Comedy of Errors

Set amongst the rolling hills of the Warwickshire countryside on the banks of the River Avon, Stratford-upon-Avon is a wonderful destination for a short break with many attractions for all the family.

In Spring 2007 the RSC begun a major programme to transform the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and surrounding site to create the finest modern playhouse for Shakespeare in the world. The scheme reflects the RSC's ambition to make Shakespeare fresh and relevant to existing audiences and to attract a new generation of theatre goers. During building works, The Courtyard Theatre, the RSC's new temporary theatre, is the main playing space in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Stay in touch with all the RSC news. Visit www.rsc.org.uk to sign up for regular e-newsletters.

RSC Members enjoy a wide range of benefits including regular information and priority booking, whilst providing vital support for our productions and activities. To join, or for further information visit www.rsc.org.uk/membership telephone 01789 403440 or email membership@rsc.org.uk

For details of current productions and events visit
www.rsc.org.uk

View key to symbolskeyAccepts groups Baby changing facilities Coach parties accepted Credit cards accepted (no fee) Disabled access Disabled toilets Facilities for corporate hospitality Facilities for educational visits Facilities for groups Gift shop On-site catering Public toilets Wheelchairs available Children welcomeDisabled accessDogs not accepted (except guidedogs)Facilities for hearing impairedFacilities for visually impairedSmoking not allowed

Prices


Group rates from £12.00

Group size:
Minimum 8

The Courtyard Theatre. Photo Stewart Hemley
A Midsummer Night's Dream 2008. Photo John Haynes
 
 

Contact

RSC Ticket Hotline
Tel: 0844 800 1113
View the Royal Shakespeare Company websitewww.rsc.org.uk
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Venue

Royal Shakespeare Theatre

Waterside, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6BB

View the Royal Shakespeare Theatre websitewww.rsc.org.uk

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Map reference: SP 203546


Stratford-upon-Avon, located in Warwickshire, is just a short drive from Junction 15 of the M40, giving good access to the M42, M5, M6 and M25. There are a number of pay and display car parks in town, as well as metered street parking (free after 6pm). There are a variety of car parks in Stratford-upon-Avon which charge a fee. The car park closest to The Courtyard Theatre is on Church Street (open Mon - Fri, 6pm - midnight, Sat and Bank Holidays all day).

Parking : with charge

Accessible by Public Transport : 2 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon station

VisitBritain Award For Excellence

Self-assessed accessibility details

Parking

  • Designated parking for guests with disabilities
  • Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
  • The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
  • is solid
  • Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
  • The route from the parking area to the entrance:
  • Is flat (i.e. without steps)

Entrance

  • Entrance is well lit
  • Automatic door at the main entrance

Public Areas

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
  • From the entrance to reception / ticket area
  • To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
  • To the gift shop
  • Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Lift equipped with verbal floor announcements
  • Lift equipped with raised floor numbers or braille numbers or letters
  • Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)
  • Visitor information available in audio format
  • Hearing loop installed in public areas

Food

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
  • Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
  • Sugar free (diabetic)
  • Gluten free (coeliacs)
  • Lactose free (dairy free)
  • Low potassium
  • Low sodium
  • Nut free
  • Additive free
  • Organic
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair

General

  • Hearing loop system
  • Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
  • Clear signage
  • Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
  • Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
  • Wheelchairs provided
  • Free
  • Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
  • Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
  • Audible alarm system
  • Visual alarm system
 
 

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