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

Located in the centre of Stratford-upon-Avon with easy access to the M40 and M42. This unique and flexible venue offers informal facilities to cater for breakfast meetings, business lunches, exhibitions and product launches.
The Courtyard Theatre is the Royal Shakespeare Company's temporary home in Stratford-upon-Avon, during the transformation of its theatres.

Catering Options at the RSC’s Courtyard Theatre

Mezzanine Level of the Courtyard Theatre Café Bar
Adjoining the Courtyard Theatre this versatile space can be used for pre-,
interval- and/ or post-performance receptions or dinners.
• 35 people standing
• 20 people seated

RSC Gardens
Opposite the Courtyard Theatre this area can be used in fine weather to host
drinks receptions, picnics or a traditional hog roast. A marquee can also be
erected for large scale events.
• Up to 500 people standing

Main Foyer
The main ground floor foyer can be used for exclusive post-performance
dinners or drinks receptions.
• 150 people standing
• 100 people seated

Top Foyer
The top foyer can be used for exclusive post-performance dinner or drinks
reception.
• 75 people standing
• 40 people seated

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

Delegates: 100

Royal Shakespeare Company
Royal Shakespeare Company
 
 

Contact

Shakespeare Country Conference Bureau
Tel: 0844 4778379
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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