They’re the big five of Stratford-upon-Avon: Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, Shakespeare’s New Place, Hall’s Croft and Mary Arden’s Farm – the must-see tourist attractions that chronicle the home life of the world’s greatest ever playwright, William Shakespeare.
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Fabulous for families, perfect for petrol-heads, and less than half an hour by road from central Stratford-upon-Avon, visit the British Motor Museum for a colourful look at the country’s proud motoring heritage.
There’s a free party at Shakespeare’s New Place this summer!
The amazing re-imagining of Shakespeare’s New Place in Stratford-upon-Avon is celebrating its second birthday and you’re invited to attend.
Visit The Play’s The Thing in Stratford-upon-Avon to dive into the world of theatre. Run by the Royal Shakespeare Company and situated within the Swan Wing of their riverside theatre building, The Play’s The Thing is a family-friendly, hands-on attraction and well worth a visit.
What can you expect when you visit The Play’s The Thing in Stratford-upon-Avon?
Mary Arden’s Farm, near Stratford-upon-Avon, is the childhood home of William Shakespeare’s mother. A working Tudor farm, Mary Arden’s Farm is a family attraction, with farm animals, birds of prey displays, special events, daily indoor and outdoor activities, and children’s playgrounds.
What can you expect when you visit Mary Arden’s Farm near Stratford-upon-Avon?
Take a trip up the RSC Tower for one of the best views of Stratford-upon-Avon. From a height of 36 metres, enjoy far-reaching views of the town’s historic buildings, the River Avon, and the hills beyond.
What else can you expect of a trip up the RSC Tower in Stratford-upon-Avon?
Whether you are here to visit Stratford-upon-Avon for a few days or you’ve lived here for years, the Stratford Town Walk is a fascinating and fun way to spend two hours in our historic Warwickshire town.
What can you expect when you go on the Stratford Town Walk in Stratford-upon-Avon?
Stratford-upon-Avon’s newest family attraction – Magic Alley – is now open in Bell Court.
I don’t like to make a fuss. I want a coffee. I have child. If someone has to help me drag a pushchair up steps or wrangle with seventeen tables just to let me and the gargantuan pile of plastic through, that’s making a fuss. And I don’t like to make a fuss.
(By the way, I don’t like pushchairs either. But it’s not always practical to carry both baby and all their stuff like some sort of over-sized, double-shelled turtle.)
So where, as a parent with pushchair, can you enjoy a much-needed caffeine hit?
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