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.
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Anne
Hathaway's Cottage |
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.
Of course the main draw to Stratford is Shakespeare ... |
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Visiting
Shakespeare's Properties & Attractions
There are five houses in or near Stratford-upon-Avon connected with
William Shakespeare and his family.
In the same context there is also Holy Trinity Church where Shakespeare
is buried.
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.
You can buy a single ticket giving access to all properties.
The Stratford
Upon Avon hop on hop off bus connects them all and offers combo
tickets combining the bus service with admission to either 3 or
5 of the Shakespeare properties.
The five properties are: |
Shakespeare's
Birthplace
New Place/Nash's
House
Hall's Croft
Anne Hathaway's
Cottage
Mary Arden's
House
| Where
William Shakespeare was born in 1564 and grew up. Exhibition centre.
Shakespeare's home from 1597 until his death in 1616
Where Shakespeare's eldest daughter (Susanna) lived.
Before marrying William Shakespeare in 1582, Anne Hathaway lived here.
On edge of Stratford
The house that Shakespeare's mother, Mary Arden, grew up in, 4 miles
outside Stratford. |
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Hop
on Hop Off Bus
Like in many towns and cities in the UK popular with tourists, a hop
on, hop off open top sightseeing bus operates in Stratford.
At Stratford its particularly useful as a couple of Shakespeare attractions,
Anne Hathaway's Cottage and Mary Arden's House are well outside walking
distance from the town centre.
The bus has ticketing options which includes admissions to the Shakespeare
properties.
More Details on
Stratford HOHO bus |
| Getting
to Stratford Upon Avon & Warwick from London |
Public
Transport Rail & Coach
Direct
train services run to both Stratford and Warwick from London's Marylebone
station. Day trips are possible
Normally significantly cheaper but slower are National Express coaches
departing from London's Victoria Coach Station.
More details public transport to Stratford/Warwick from London
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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 |
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