Stratford-upon-Avon, a medieval market town in
England’s West Midlands, is the 16th-century birthplace of William Shakespeare.
Possibly the most famous writer in the English language, Shakespeare is known
for his sonnets and plays such as 'Romeo and Juliet' and 'Hamlet'. The Royal
Shakespeare Company performs his plays in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and
adjacent Swan Theatre on the banks of the River Avon.
The area contains a variety of stunning
historic houses for you to visit ranging from the splendour of Ragley Hall, the
creativity of the sensory garden at Charlecote Park to the atmospheric
Shakespeare's Houses.
**Blenheim Palace** OOB
Birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and home to
the Duke of Marlborough, Blenheim Palace is one of the finest baroque houses in
England and is set in over 2,000 acres of landscaped Parkland and Formal
Gardens.
Charlecote Park
Charlecote Park has been the home of the Lucy
family since the 15th century. The current house was extensively remodelled in
the Victorian times by Mary Elizabeth Lucy and it is presented as it was when
she was the mistress of the house.
Hall's Croft
Named after Dr John Hall, who married Shakespeare's
daughter Susanna. This impressive 16th century house, with Jacobean additions,
includes outstanding furniture and paintings as well as an exhibition about
medicine in Shakespeare's time.
Ragley Hall, Park and Gardens
Ragley Hall, Park and Gardens, the Warwickshire
home of the Marquess and Marchioness of Hertford, is set in 27 acres of
beautiful formal gardens.
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
This is where the Shakespeare story began. As
the house where William Shakespeare was born and grew up, Shakespeare's
Birthplace has been welcoming visitors for over 250 years. Shakespeare also
spent the first five years of married life in this house with his new wife,
Anne Hathaway.
Be inspired by theatrical performances, take
part in family activities, events and festivals and step back in time with our
resident Tudors.
Mary Arden's Farm
Mary Arden's Farm. Wilmcote, 5 miles north of
Stratford-upon-Avon. Great for a family outing, the timbered farmhouse was the
home of Shakespeare's mother before she married John Shakespeare.
Holy Trinity Church
Holy Trinity Church is one of England's most
beautiful and most visited parish churches. It is the place where William
Shakespeare was baptized, worshipped and buried. Many other treasures lay
within this holy place worshipped for 800 years.
Burton Dassett Country Park
Burton Dassett Hills Country Park is a series
of rugged hilltops with spectacular views in all directions and Fox Covert, a
small woodland with a surfaced footpath.
Ufton Fields Nature Reserve
This 100 acre site, managed in partnership with
Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, is a wildlife haven with all-weather footpaths
providing access to varied habitats in every season.
