What to do in Stratford-upon-Avon

The Royal Shakespeare Theatre brings audiences intimately close to Shakespeare's works on its thrust stage. Enjoy a performance, then savour dinner at the Rooftop Restaurant with stunning River Avon views.

Step into the half-timbered house where Shakespeare spent his childhood and first dreamed of stages and sonnets. Costumed guides bring the 16th-century home to life while garden performances capture the Bard's magic.

This charming 15th-century thatched cottage was Shakespeare's wife's home before marriage. Explore rooms with original Tudor furnishings and gardens featuring flowers mentioned in the Bard's plays.

Step into the UK's largest tropical butterfly attraction, where hundreds of exotic species flutter freely in a lush rainforest setting. Wander among waterfalls while colourful wings may gently land on your shoulder.

Shakespeare's final resting place, this 13th-century church holds the Bard's baptism and burial records. Explore medieval choir stalls and the Clopton Chapel along the tranquil riverside.

This charming racecourse offers thrilling jump racing events in a picturesque setting by the River Avon. Enjoy the excitement from glass-fronted viewing areas or bring a picnic to experience race day like a local.

This intimate theatre offers a rare chance to experience Shakespeare's contemporaries in a deep thrust stage setting. Arrive early to savour pre-show drinks in the shared foyer with the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.

Step into Tudor England at Shakespeare's Birthplace, where the world's greatest playwright began his storey. Explore five authentic family homes with period-costumed guides who bring the Bard's world vividly to life.