Things
Shakespeare are of course the main draw to Stratford Upon Avon. We
cover these on dedicated pages, see menu on right hand side of the
page.
As always, where there is a major attraction other activities spring
up feeding of the stream of travellers.
One of the most long lasting and popular pastimes when visiting Stratford
is to visit a tea shop. There is plenty of choice, especially opposite
Shakespeare's birthplace which most day visitors pass through.
Stratford, although not the biggest shopping centre also has most
of the chains making their presence felt. Some of them like M&S
and BHS also have cafes. Your problem regards Pubs and restaurants
is simply the wide choice.
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The
River & Canal Basin
The canal basin is a magnet for visitors, where the canal meets the
River Avon in the very centre of town. There is plenty of space and
grass. Some canal boats have been converted into shops, even art galleries.
Many simply sit by the side of the river watching all the activities
with an ice cream.
It is possible to hire a range of crafts: rowing boats, small motor
boats etc, where you can explore the river for quite a way
Butterfly
Farm
Europe's largest butterfly farm where you can enjoy some of the world's
most spectacular and colourful butterflies flying around you. This
is supplemented by similar exhibits on various other insects.
Havard
House
Owned by Harvard University in the USA. John Harvard instrumental
in founding Harvard College was around in Shakespeare's time and married
his second wife at Holy Trinity Church in Stratford on 8 April 1605.
You can tour this building from this time and learn about its complex
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