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Stratford is situated about 80 miles north-west of Central London. It is just about within the range of a day trip but is best appreciated with a longer stay with an overnight.

To the south of Stratford are the Cotswolds. One of the most picturesque regions of England.
Oxford and Blenheim Palace are within easy travelling distance to the south.
Stratford Upon Avon
About 15 minutes east of Stratford is Warwick Castle, close to the M40 motorway junction from London for Stratford. Warwick Castle although an authentic castle with great historical interest is less like a museum and more like a medieval entertainment.

Stratford itself is famous with being the birthplace of William Shakespeare and this is the main draw as a tourist attraction. The theatre, river and surrounding countryside provide further attractions.
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
Stratford Upon Avon
Official Web Site + Admissions
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust promotes the appreciation and study of William Shakespeare. The trust also manages five buildings in and around Shakespeare which form the basis of the main visitor attractions.
Each of the Shakespeare Houses is set in beautiful gardens and grounds and welcomes visitors throughout the year. They illustrate the life and times of Shakespeare in authentic surroundings.


For detailed Shakespeare information, opening hours and admission charges see the official web site.

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
Official Web Site
Visiting Shakespeare's Properties
There are five houses in or near Stratford-upon-Avon connected with William Shakespeare and his family. The Shakespearean properties offer a unique experience of the Stratford world in which the famous dramatist and poet was born, lived and died.
Open all year round, these sixteenth-century houses feature rare period furnishings and domestic items. Aspects of Tudor life, are on display, all set in attractive gardens and grounds. The five are:
Shakespeare's Birthplace - See above in the centre of Stratford
New Place/Nash's House - Shakespeare's home from 1597 until his death in 1616
Hall's Croft - Where Shakespeare's eldest daughter (Susanna) lived near to Holy Trinity Church, where Shakespeare is buried
Anne Hathaway's Cottage - Before marrying William Shakespeare in 1582, Anne Hathaway lived here. On edge of Stratford
Mary Arden's House
- the house that Shakespeare's mother, Mary Arden, grew up in, 4 miles outside Stratford

City Sightseeing Bus
Like in many towns and cities in the UK popular with tourists, a hop on, hop off open top bus operates in Stratford.


There are stops at all the main attractions including all of Shakespeare's properties (see above).

Commentary is available in 6 languages in addition to English.
Departures are around every 15-20 minutes daily, (Mid march to October) a circuit taking around an hour if you don't get off.

Independent Visits to Stratford Upon Avon from London
Stratford by Coach
The National Express coach services runs from London Victoria and cost around £17 for a day return. Its a long day leaving London's Victoria at 08:30, returning about 20:30 in the evening. The journey is scheduled to take around 3 hours each way.
Schedules and ticketing: National Express
Stratford by Rail
Direct train services to Stratford run from London's Marylebone station and take just over 2 hours, an hour faster than the bus.
Fares are very complicated, a promotional fare leaving London mid morning is often around the same price as the bus. So check out the various options at 'The Trainline' - see link right.

Stratford Tours From London
There is a good range of day tours from London to Stratford.

All with combine Stratford with visits to either nearby Warwick Castle, Oxford or the Cotswolds. All will visit the birthplace of Shakespeare and some visit
Anne Hathaway's Cottage

Evan Evans Tours Tour Bus