Stratford-Upon-Avon is a beautiful town for sightseers to stroll around taking in the history of historic Stratford whilst browsing around the historic houses that are connected with the life of William Shakespeare. For those seeking to understand the history behind the sights there are daily guided walks that will point out less obvious attractions and give insight into Shakespeare's life. Failing that town maps are readily available from vending machines and indicate all the sites of interest.
If you prefer to get out and enjoy the countryside a bit more away from the crowds there are several walks in the surrounding countryside that will appeal without having to stray to far from the town itself. Below is a list of places we think are worth a look.
Award winning daily guided walks. See Shakespeare's Stratford with your own guide. Stroll around the historic streets of Stratford to see the Shakespeare Town Houses, Royal Shakespeare Theatres and Holy Trinity Church.
Discover the Shakespeare story from Stratford to London. The guide will entertain and inform with amusing anecdotes, tales of fires, flood, plague, mediaeval cures and history of the town. Discover unique shops, a hidden garden, tearooms and attractions.
Approx. 1 1/2 - 2 hrs all year.
Mon, Tues, Wed at 11am. Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun at 2pm. Christmas Day 10.30am
Meet at the Swan Fountain, Waterside (opposite Sheep Street), near the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. No need to book, just turn up whatever the weather!
Stratford Town Ghost Walk A spooky evening ghost walk around the historic streets of Stratford to unravel the stories of witches, ghosts, murder and mayhem. All guides are members of Equity and professional magicians. Be afraid, very afraid....
Walk takes approx 1 1/2 hours
Every Monday, Thursday & Friday evening all year at 7.30 pm plus 'Halloween walk' on 31 October and occasional Ghost Cruises on the River Avon.
Walk starts from the Swan Fountain, Waterside (opposite Sheep Street), near the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.
