Stratford-upon-Avon

Shakespeare's birthplace with Tudor buildings, the Royal Shakespeare Company and the River Avon.

About Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford-upon-Avon is synonymous with Shakespeare: his birthplace, Holy Trinity Church and the Royal Shakespeare Company's theatres draw visitors from around the world. The town has Tudor streets, the River Avon and boat trips; the Cotswolds are nearby.

Top attractions in and around Stratford-upon-Avon

Getting there

Main train station: Stratford-upon-Avon (from London Marylebone, Birmingham Snow Hill)

Airport(s): Birmingham (train to Stratford), London

Station is a short walk from the town centre and theatres.

Top hotels in Stratford-upon-Avon

#1 ★★★★☆
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The Arden Hotel

Waterside, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6BA

RSC neighbour with restaurant and river views.

#2 ★★★★☆
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The Shakespeare Hotel

Chapel Street, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6ER

Historic hotel with restaurant in the town centre.

#3 ★★★★☆
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The White Swan

Rother Street, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6NH

Tudor inn with character rooms and restaurant.

#4 ★★★★☆
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Mercure Stratford-upon-Avon

Bridgefoot, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6GY

Hotel by the river with restaurant and theatre packages.

#5 ★★★☆☆
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The Stratford

Arden Street, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6QQ

Comfortable hotel near the RSC and town centre.

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