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BARS + PUBS, CAFES, EATING + DRINKING, RESTAURANTS, TOP 5 LISTS

Top 5 Stratford-upon-Avon outdoor dining terraces

*UPDATE* This post has been updated in July 2021, to take into account current COVID restrictions

The best Stratford-upon-Avon outdoor dining experiences are not always easy to find: tucked away behind a hotel, occupying a quiet corner by the riverbank, nestled among the historic rooftops of William Shakespeare’s hometown.

With Stratfordblog at your fingertips, however, that sun-drenched restaurant table is closer than you think.

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ANNUAL EVENTS, CAFES, EATING + DRINKING, EVENTS, RESTAURANTS, SUMMER

Afternoon Tea Week offers in Stratford-upon-Avon

Afternoon Tea Week offers in Stratford-upon-Avon

If you’re nuts for scones, potty for clotted cream and just plain crackers for sandwiches, you’ll be delighted to know that it’s Afternoon Tea Week!

This annual celebration of Afternoon Tea – that perfect collection of  sandwiches, scones, cakes and tea (perhaps with a side of bubbly) – runs from August 14 to August 20 2018.

And there are some delicious Afternoon Tea Week offers in Stratford-upon-Avon this year.

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EVENTS, FAMILY FRIENDLY, SPRING, WHAT'S ON

5 May events in Stratford-upon-Avon to put in your diary now

Get your diary out, because there are plenty of May events in Stratford-upon-Avon that are worth noting.

The month of May is sandwiched by two Bank Holidays: the Early May Bank Holiday on Monday May 7 and the Spring Bank Holiday on Monday May 28. Add to that a half-term break from school at the end of the month and a Royal Wedding to get excited about, and May is shaping up to be a great time to visit Stratford-upon-Avon.

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FAMILY FRIENDLY, REVIEWS, THINGS TO DO

Visit Hall’s Croft

Hall’s Croft in Stratford-upon-Avon is the former home of William Shakespeare’s daughter Susanna and her husband, John Hall. The wealthy couple commissioned this grand home, living here for just a few years from 1613/14 before moving to New Place, after the death of Shakespeare in 1616. Today, the property is one of the finest historic homes in Stratford-upon-Avon, and the gardens are a haven of peace and beauty.

Here’s what to expect when you visit Hall’s Croft in Stratford-upon-Avon.

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EATING + DRINKING, RESTAURANTS, REVIEWS

Review: Afternoon Tea at the RSC

Afternoon Tea in Stratford-upon-Avon is outranked in Englishness only by the Queen eating fish and chips in a telephone box. Afternoon Tea at the RSC therefore, with views of the Avon and its gliding swans, takes another step towards peak Englishness.

So what can you expect when you take Afternoon Tea at the RSC in Stratford-upon-Avon?

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