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A wonderful piece of history, perfectly preserved. Lovely, helpful staff. We were utterly delighted during our visit to have some actors performing sections from the plays. A beautiful, important and valuable place.

Very interesting to see where Shakespeare grew up. You can also purchase tickets to go on a tour of his house. The town itself has lovely shops, even an all-year-round Christmas shop. Definitely walk around the town, there are so many interesting facts you can read, along your walk.

With not a lot of time to spare, we ran through this wonderful landmark and got a wonderful experience. Shakespeare’s birthplace felt like a familiar home even though it was our first visit there. The volunteers were incredibly helpful and friendly, went above and beyond to help and support each visitor. The tickets that we bought only covered Shakespeares birthplace but there was an option to see Anne Hathaways home which due to time constraints, we couldn’t do. I also believe that the tickets also allow you to go back over a 12 month period as many times as you want to. All in all, a wonderful place to see, visit and enjoy.

This visit is so well done and it’s incredible to see the house where Shakespeare lived. There is also a beautiful garden in the interior and guides around the house to help educate you and tell you about the rooms you are visiting! There is also a rendition of Romeo and Juliette every 15 minutes. They make it very kid friendly as well with a scavenger hunt. We didn’t buy tickets in advance but were able to walk right up and enter.

Very charming street with a lovely park. BUT … VERY touristic. If focused on learning about Shakespeare, then this is the place to be. If focused on the Cotswolds and charming villages, then you may wish to skip Stratford Upon Avon and venture to smaller villages that offer a more peaceful experience.

If you're into Shakespeare (and who isn't?), it's a must visit. The guides are knowledgeable, the exhibits fascinating, the building magnificent. I recommend purchasing the one ticket for all three sites, this one, Nash's house, and Anne Hathaway's Cottage. £30 for all three is great value. Down sides? Busy no matter what time of day it is. Lots of School and Coach groups from far and wide.

I really enjoyed our visit to Shakespeare’s birthplace. We bought the 3 site pass at the door and visited here first. We started by going through and exhibit with some background and information on Shakespeare and then outside and in the queue to enter the house. There was about a 10-15 min wait to get into the house itself as we were following a school group. Inside the house there were staff in multiple rooms who provided background to the spaces and information on Shakespeare life and the home. We found it very informative. Before or after entering the house you can walk through the beautiful garden right outside it. The exit is through the bookshop/giftshop.

No matter the performance being staged, the quality and settings are superb! As a larger lady, the seating was a bit snug, but doable! All the staff there are super friendly and very helpful and have just become members, so even better deals etc!

This review is related to the behind-the-scenes tour that you can do at 10:15 AM. I’m sure the play performances are exquisite. If you are a big fan of the behind-the-scenes tour will be indispensable for you. If you have ever been backstage for a theater, you may find this to be of interest Otherwise, it really wasn’t that interesting of a tour and I wish I wouldn’t have gone on it. I do hope to see a play here sometime in the future.

🎭✨ Behind the curtain at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre A dream come true for any theatre lover — today we visited the iconic Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, home of the legendary Royal Shakespeare Company. 🎟️🌿 The highlight? The costume exhibition, where centuries of stage magic come alive through beautifully crafted gowns, crowns, swords, and velvet cloaks. 👑🗡️✨ Each piece tells a story — worn by actors who brought Shakespeare’s words to life night after night. Standing among those costumes felt like stepping straight into Hamlet or Macbeth… only with better lighting and no tragic endings this time 😅🎬 Truly a place where history, art, and imagination meet under one spotlight. 🌟🎭

we've seen avery good play of "Cyrano de Bergerac"! Thanks to the actors 👍🙏. We had an wonderful evening in the theatre. I took a friend from Germany with me and although his English knowledge is not very good and the play is based on a lot of witty words he enjoyed the play very much. It was a truly amazing evening.

Awesome modern theatre designed to mimic the C16th stage. Called the Swan Theatre it occupies the Victorian turret. Group tour was very informative with excellent guide. Would be fulfilling to see a production here.

Love it and have been enjoying plays there for over 50 years. Wonderful space, friendly volunteers, stunning sets, world class actors. Join as a member and get advanced ticket sales.

Great Place for Shakespeare fans Sadly we could not see a play, but we were already happy to see this historical place and the shop where we were able to purchase a few Shakespearian souvenirs. The place itself has on top of the Theater a café & a restaurant and obviously the boutique. Very close to the canal so great to visit and then go for a stroll. It was all really nice to peruse & visit. Highly recommended!

We really loved our visit to Anne’s house. Located on the outskirts of town, it’s setting with the gardens and orchard were absolutely idyllic. In the house, there were staff at different locations, explaining and demonstrating different parts of the home and how certain items (like the oven) worked. They were highly informative and added to our visit. Rooms also had many signs with background info. They sell cider from the apples on the farm (as well as many other souvenirs). I found it to be both quiet at relaxing at the time of our visit.

Visited the cottage as part of the package ticket we purchased to see various Shakespeare sites. Went on a Monday afternoon in September and it was quiet, free of the tourist groups. The volunteers we interacted with were extremely knowledgeable and friendly, explaining the history and interesting facts. There is a nearby car park that you have to pay to park, and it’s a short walk to the cottage.

Absolutely charming place! 🏡✨ Anne Hathaway’s Cottage is a beautiful slice of history surrounded by peaceful gardens and flowers that look straight out of a fairy tale 🌸🌿 The house itself is full of character — you can really imagine Anne and young Shakespeare wandering around here, planning sonnets and secret dates 😄🎭 Lovely staff, well-maintained grounds, and plenty of photo spots (especially for hopeless romantics like me 💕). A must-visit when in Stratford-upon-Avon — I’d happily come back every year! 🌷📸

We were lucky to have beautiful weather which made for great outdoor photos, the guides we're very informative with the History of the cottage. It is in beautiful condition. Hopefully it'll be around for many more years to come, for the future visitors to enjoy it as we did

A lovely cottage in extensive grounds, with lots of history. Worth taking time, looking at the exhibits, and particularly listening to and conversing with the guides. All were knowledgeable, and presented in an interesting way. Recommended

Bought a ticket for my mum and I to visit all 3 of Shakespeare’s houses, this has to be my favourite, not only is it quieter that the other 2 houses because it isn’t directly in the centre of Stratford it is so much more peaceful, the gardens and orchards are stunning, the upkeep of the house is beautiful. The cafe is located on the other side of the road but you can come in and out re scanning your ticket, as a vegetarian coeliac I managed to get a lovely lunch, a gluten free toastie (using shaar paninis) they could do a gluten free toastie with any filling, and a lovely brownie to finish, the crisps were also gluten free. Lovely day out, reasonable parking too £2 for 3 hours

Travelled from London to spend the day in Stratford and went to the Shakespeare birthplace in the morning. After lunch we went to anne Hathaway’s cottage and it was a charming place. The tour was wonderful and the gardens were quite pleasant.

We recently visited this place and had a wonderful experience overall. The venue features a lot of interactive contraptions and truly creative art pieces that spark curiosity and imagination. The environment is very engaging, especially for children they were genuinely excited and thoroughly enjoyed exploring everything on offer. That said, there are a couple of areas where improvements could enhance the experience. First, while the interactive installations are visually captivating, the inability to physically engage with most of them makes some exhibits feel more like animations than hands-on art. Adding more tactile or physical interaction would elevate the experience further. Secondly, a few of the major attractions, including the highly anticipated marble run, were unfortunately out of order during our visit. These are usually a big hit with kids, so it was a bit of a letdown. Despite these small drawbacks, it’s a unique and imaginative space that’s definitely worth a visit especially for families with curious young minds. Would recommend children age 5+.

Absolutely amazing place to visit. Especially good on either a rainy day or when it’s boiling hot outside and you need some aircon! Even just entering the museum there’s a ball contraption that I got stuck watching for 5 minutes. Don’t be fooled by the size of the museum as you genuinely could take 1-2 hours to look through everything. Every single contraption is a work of art, and you can watch them for minutes on end. They are all operated by waving your hand in front of a sensor that’s located next to each machine. It kept me and my girlfriend entertained for over an hour. There’s even a make your own marble contraption in the back of the museum where you stick wooden tracks onto a metal wall and run marbles down. We got sidetracked doing this for a very long time! The price is extremely good and well worth a visit. Highly recommended.

Wow, what an amazing little museum, we spent just shy of 2 hours here, mainly as the exhibits can be viewed again and again. All the exhibits can be started by waving a hand so very user friendly for small children. The marble machines are mesmerising if they stuck a chair in front of them I'd have been there for hours! They have a room for kids to make their own marble runs as well. Even the toilets are worth a visit as the theme is continued into them Overall a brilliant museum to kill a couple of hours plus under 6's go free.

A great way to spend an hour; but, only really good value if you get a 'buy one, get one free' ticket. You can get those through the train website. Lots of animatronics to look at and some cool things in the shop. They accept the Blue Light card. A great place for kids, engineers and those who like to see something a little different or learn something new.

This was our first visit but definitely not the last. Next time we are bringing Grandad!! A brilliant afternoon with so many interactive models and displays. The marble runs were our favourite. Clean facilities and friendly staff. Loved it!

Fantastic experience! Suitable for ALL ages. Interactive, educational and inspiring. The gift shop has amazing items at very reasonable prices, great to stock up for presents. Don't miss it!

Visited with our grandchildren on the strength of the reviews. It was well worth it. If you’ve ever wondered what can be done with bits of plywood this is for you. The cams and engineering used in some of the exhibits is quite bonkers but in a good way. The interactive marble runway for the children was our girls’ favourite bit but all the exhibits are working too - just wave your hand over the nearby sensor and watch them come to life. The outside of the building is nondescript and easy to walk past but the magic is inside. Well worth a visit.

Historical & Landmark place This is where Shakespeare tomb can be found. He was born & buried in Stratford-Upon-Avon. You can come to this church walking from the town centre, it is actually a really nice walk and will take you about ten minutes. The Church is really beautiful & historical, well worth your time.

Beautiful church, one of only half a dozen in this country with a 'weeping chancel'. Also contains Shakespeare's grave. Cost us £5 each to visit the grave and listen to a really interesting talk. Nice little gift shop. The church sits on the banks of the river its overall a lovely place to visit.

Such a beautiful church and grounds. Where Shakespeare was baptized, married and buried. You can walk into the church, and look around free of charge. If you would like to visit Shakespeare's resting place. As you walk up the aisle there is a lady, seated, where you pay £5 per person. Then you can walk up and view where Shakespeare was laid to rest, also, his wife Anne Hathaway, his daughter Susanna Hall and her husband Dr John Hall. Also, their son-in-law Thomas Nash. The first husband of their daughter Elizabeth Hall. At the side of the church, in the grounds there is a large Cedar tree from Gethsemane. Walk to the side of the church , outside, and you find the beautiful River Avon.

🕍✨ A moment with Shakespeare’s legacy Today we visited the beautiful Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon — the final resting place of William Shakespeare, the world’s greatest playwright. 🌿📜 Standing by his grave felt almost surreal — centuries may have passed, yet his words still echo through time, inspiring readers and dreamers around the world. ✍️💫 And there it was, his famous inscription, warning everyone not to disturb his bones... even after death, Shakespeare knew how to add a touch of drama! 🎭😄 A peaceful place filled with history, poetry, and the quiet reminder that “All the world’s a stage.” 🌸

Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon is a truly beautiful and historic place. Set by the peaceful River Avon, the church’s surroundings are picturesque and serene, making it a perfect spot for reflection and quiet moments. The interior is stunning, with intricate stained glass windows, elegant architecture, and a deep sense of history that fills the space. Visiting Shakespeare’s burial site inside the church is a remarkable experience, handled with great care and respect by the staff and volunteers. Everyone here is warm, welcoming, and knowledgeable, adding to the overall charm of the visit. Whether you come for its spiritual atmosphere, its history, or its beauty, Holy Trinity Church is a must-see when in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Visiting the Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon was a truly peaceful and memorable experience. The church, with its beautiful riverside setting and stunning architecture, offers a calm and reflective atmosphere. Walking through the historic interior, you can feel a deep sense of reverence and history, especially knowing that it’s the resting place of William Shakespeare. The stained glass windows and ancient stonework add to the quiet charm, making it a wonderful place to pause and take in the beauty of both faith and history. I left feeling refreshed and serene; it’s definitely worth a visit for anyone exploring Stratford-upon-Avon.

This Church where Shakespeare was buried is definitely worth a visit. The staff really explained the history of the church. And of course Shakespeare's link to the Church. Very knowledgeable. The Church itself is stunning inside.

Brilliant! Fantastic place full of history I recommend getting the full package ticket and doing all 5 places although we only managed 3 in a day! Absolutely stunning gardens friendly staff and amazing artifacts to see. Lots for children to learn, our two teenage boys really enjoyed the experience. Lots of local car parks charging around £2 an hour. All Saints church within walking distance to see Shakespeares Grave but be prepared to pay £4 an adult and £1 a child. Situated close to the town, Shakespeare birthplace and New place it is a lovely day out!

It’s a very nice museum of Shakespeare’s home. I believe it was where Shakespeare’s eldest daughter and her husband, Dr John Hall lived. There’s a fascinating collection of antiques and historical medical equipment. The architecture also offers glimpses into the past culture. There’s a nice garden out back and a cafe where you could get cream tea.

Beautiful house of Shakespeare's daughter's and her husband's house. Interesting exhibits and beautiful garden. Good value with the combined ticket.

Not my favourite out of the houses but well worth a visit. The garden isn't as extensive as the some of the others but if you have an inclusive ticket, it's worth the trip. Very close to the church where Shakespeare is buried and there is a lovely walk back along the river. Look at some the the lovely old houses on the walk out. It is only 10 minutes walk from New place so is a good round trip. The cafe is excellent and all freshly made

Hall’s Croft Stratford-upon-Avon is another one of the 5 places you can visit on your Full Story Ticket. This very regal house belonged to Shakespeare’s daughter Susanna and her husband. It is a place of wealth and quite spectacular. Beautifully maintained including the gardens. There was an ancient Black Mulberry tree and a Medlar Tree and a thriving vegetable garden. Very interesting place.

Another interesting addition to the Shakespeare learning experience! Nicely set out with what I can only assume was a mouse hunt for children running through the house! Had fun finding them all either way!

Hall's croft is so lovely. The garden is one of the most peaceful spots I've come across (of course it depends on how busy it is when you visit!). The house is creaking with history. Part of a great day out in Stratford-upon-Avon. Loads of history to absorb, lovely locations, beautiful town. If you're not into history and the greatest bard ever then maybe give it a miss as this is what Startford is all about.

Mixed views on this site as I don't think it's a great value but they have done about as well as you could give there is no house. The reality is this is the site of the house Shakespeare bought but it was demolished in the 1700s, so is currently a garden with a small exhibition in the historic house next door. They have done well with the site given this as it has beautiful gardens, an exhibition about the site's history, and interesting 20 minute talks about the site and Shakespeare's connection to it. But the upstairs exhibition was closed when we were there, so really it was one room plus 20 minutes talk plus a stroll through gardens - so a bit less to see than the other local sites. Gardens are beautiful, and have benches throughout to enjoy. I imagine in spring they are stunning. Toilets unisex, and mostly clean. Very small shop at the end.

Spoiler alert... Shakespeare's new place was demolished over three centuries ago. However, it's still a fascinating visit. The history of the house and what replaced it is really interesting, the property next door still exists and forms part of the tour, the gardens are beautiful. The guides are friendly and knowledgeable and it's well worth engaging with them. Recommended

Sadly the house itself did not survive and instead the site is a beautiful garden with access to the house next door that houses an exhibit. The best part of the experience are the talks every 20 minutes that give a funny and engaging overview of Shakespeare’s life in New Place and the history of the town. The gardens are pretty and the art installations are such fun; the garden statues represent several of Shakespeare’s plays. Worth going to as part of the story ticket.

While very different from Shakespeare’s birthplace (because there’s no building left), this is well worth a stop in for history fans. We got a wonderful and informative 20 minute lecture, saw excellent exhibits next door, and toured the lovely gardens.

If you want to experience and learn more about the Shakespeare journey, buy the combination ticket of the birthplace, The New Place and Anne Hathaway Cottage. All 3 together is a complete picture. New Place only is not enough to fill the story. New Place gardens are beautiful and the guides are friendly and informative.

Visited Shakespeare’s New Place as part of our 3 site pass. Of the 3 sites we visited, this one felt the least historical - more of a museum of curated artefacts and commentary than a historical and preserved site. That being said, we learned things and enjoyed ourself. Unlike the other 2 sites with staff in different rooms providing education, this one just had a single person out in the garden doing scheduled talks. We missed the start and didn’t want to wait 30 min for the next one so we just explored without the preamble. The garden itself was the highlight for me, but overall we were only here about 30 minutes. I don’t think I’d pay to visit it independently, but worth a stop as part of the 3 site pass.

It felt like a museum curated with artefacts. As it was rebuilt and renovated multiple times over the years, it doesn't evoke that feeling of Sherlock's home like the Birth place.

We bought tickets in advance but could have bought them on arrival. The guide was very informative and the teacher was both knowledgeable and entertaining. We only did this one Shakespeare experience whilst in Stratford upon Avon and we were very happy with our choice. We enjoyed writing with the quill and ink. Good value for money too.

Wow this place is a must see if you are coming to Stratford Upon Avon. Our walking tour guide recommended it to us. If gave us such an insight into the life of young William Shakespeare and life at the time. We were guided around by three excellent guides. Tried out how to write with a quill. Bravo & thank you for an excellent visit.

Love the introduction videos, but not enjoying the tour upstairs. Felt like it ramble on without structure, but still leave with some interesting pieces of knowledge

A really satisfying visit with excellent, engaging and passionate guides. Learnt a lot and saw some unexpected treats. And came away with a manga adaption of Hamlet!

An educational tourist spot. Visitors can receive more knowledge about Shakespeare.

This is a hidden gem of an attraction Staff are very enthusiastic and knowledgeable and eager to share their enthusiasm with you i

Wonderful visit. Very helpful guides, who are super enthusiastic and knowledgeable about Shakespeare as well as life in Stratford-upon-Avon pre-Shakespeare. Had lovely conversations and learned an immense amount. Thought we'd only be in there for 30 minutes and spent almost 2 hours. Wonderful visit. Thank you from the two visitors from Tasmania :)

We came as two adults, and think it was much more suited for small kids than us. It does show differing aspects of Tudor life, like meals, bedrooms, royalty,ship life, schoolrooms, and streets across two floors - but has a fake quality to the displays whilst also feeling quite simplified (and perhaps not always 100% accurate). We spent about 25 minutes and read almost every sign, but did not do the hands on activities like riddles, dressing up, or trying quill pens. I imagine these would be quit engaging for small children though.

As two adults, we thoroughly enjoyed our visit! The museum itself is slightly more kid-oriented but that didn't mean we didn't enjoy! Managed to catch Ben's crime & punishment performance and couldn't fauly it — really was a highlight of the tour 😊🌟

For the price I would say well worth the money. Need around an hour, try an go off peak hours. You can have fun dressing up, smelling different areas and learning some basics of tutor times. Not information overload which I think is good for the younger ones. It could probably do with a bit of a touch up here and there is my only criticism

Interactive museum with various activities to try including writing with a quill, sitting on a throne or watching various videos. Approx 1 hour duration if reading all the information. We visited towards closing time and only a few attendees apart from ourselves. Stairs required, no lift. Toilets available on request. Various gifts available to purchase. Late night, ghost tours available.

Wow. Absolutely amazing. John led us on our 6pm ghost tour tonight (25/Aug/25) He was brilliant. A real good mix of spookiness and humour. Not terrifying but definitely spooky! My partner was chose to hold the lantern at the back and we had such a laugh about it! Really funny. John was also very knowledgeable and gave us insight in the house past in each room, enabling us to be aware of things we wouldn't know without our tour. Could not highly recommend this enough. It was a brilliant end to our weekend away. Thanks John! ☺️

Absolutely loved our ghost tour here. Amazing tour guide (can't remember his name unfortunately) really got into character. Experienced quite a few strange things. If you love ghost tours this is a must.

Very informative. Staff in Tudor costumes very friendly and knowledgeable regarding the Tudor period. Some taxidermy on display so if you don't like that sort of exhibit then not for you. Steep stairs so not suitable for disabled. Nice gift shop. They run a Ghost Tour evenings but adults only. Minimum age 14.

This is an ideal place to spend half a day with kids. There lots of animals and a playground for them, plus lots of great historical sites and information for kids and adults. It is included on the multi site Shakespeare tickets. Those tickets last for a year so are a great value. There is an adequate cafeteria. There are lots of activities and tours.

I absolutely loved this place. Lots of history and animals to see. It's perfect for kids and all the staff is funny and helpful. I spent there about an hour, but better stay a bit more

An enthralling and unique way to learn and experience the life and times of William Shakespeare. The farm has plenty of things to see and do, from chopping wood and watching falconry to seeing the set up of a traditional Tudor household. The staff are 'in character' which adds to the fun and it is highly amusing when they balk at 'obvious witchcraft' when using phones and cameras. This is a great place to visit no matter the age.

Incredible! Great for children they have opportunities to learn, many workshops to do. It is engaging. And I loved the presentation of lunch in Tudor times. The ladies were brilliant. Thank you!

Great place for a trip out. Out of the Shakespeare locations this is definitely the child centric one but still interesting to be in and around! The staff are all very knowledgeable on the subject and clearly enjoy working there which makes for a lovely environment. They do also have activities on occasion such as story telling and flower garland making so definitely check them out if you go!

We had a brilliant time here. The staff in their medieval costumes were fantastic. There is so much to take in. The Falconry display was excellent. Some people made comments about the cafe food so we took our own. However looking at the menu we wished we had eaten there.

Lovely day out to spend here. We enjoyed a lot. Loads of baby animals in this time of the year. High recommended. Lovely food in the caffettiera as well.

Lovely place. Very open and very scenic enjoyed every min

Bancroft Gardens in Stratford-upon-Avon is a truly delightful spot that beautifully captures the charm of this historic town. 🏞️🌸😊 Situated right by the River Avon, the gardens provide a peaceful yet lively atmosphere, perfect for families, couples, or anyone looking to enjoy a gentle stroll. 🚶‍♀️🌳💖 The riverside setting is especially lovely, with sweeping views of the water, boats passing by, and plenty of benches where you can pause and take it all in. 🛶🦢☀️ One of the real highlights is the abundance of wildlife, particularly the ducks and swans that gather along the banks. 🦆🦢😍 Children absolutely love feeding them, and it adds to the friendly, welcoming feel of the park. 👧👦💖 The gardens themselves are well-kept, with seasonal flowers, wide paths, and open lawns that make it a great place for picnics or simply relaxing outdoors. 🌷🌳🧺 Being located so close to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and the town centre makes Bancroft Gardens not just a green space but also a hub of activity, often hosting events and markets. 🎭🎪🎉 Whether you’re visiting for a quiet moment by the river or to soak up the lively atmosphere, this is a must-see part of Stratford. 🏞️💖🌟

Sitting between the banks of the River Avon and the Stratford canal, with boats to experience and or watch its lovely place in a fine day. If your lucky you might even see the black swan as it cruises along the river. On the two adjoining roads are numerous shops and eateries to suit most tastes.

Lovely place to walk through or sit and enjoy the surroundings. Duck food is available at shop nearby so you can enjoy feeding the swans and ducks on the river. The RSC has a viewing tower which offers 360° views over the Bancroft Gardens and entire Stratford-Upon-Avon.

Lovely & Spacious Gardens for everyone, you can come for picnic with your family or also can be a playground for your kids and your love one <3

What can you say when autumn is at peak and you having spectacular views around. Swans, memorials, nature, views and river just beside of it. Many places for eating and drinking around. At one of its corner, there’s Shakespeare theatres. So most of things around and you’re not missing anything.

Picturesque place for a coffee and a leisurely amble

This is a very beautiful chapel in the historic town of Stratford upon Avon and is used by the local boys' grammar school. We attend the service of 9 lessons and carols song by the Stratford Chamber Music Chior.

Free to enter this 600 year old one room chapel, and see the medieval wall paintings. There is a one pager inside with information in multiple languages, and a timeline just before you enter that has more details about the hall. Given how central it is, it's worth a few minutes to pop in and see though won’t take longer than five minutes.

Recognised as school of William Shakespeare . Memorable place to visit.

Great church for a quick visit. There's a volunteer there with a lot of great information about the church and its history. Free, but donations are welcome. No public bathrooms. One service offered on Wednesday.

Was expecting there would be more paintings, there was only really one main one. The explanations/guides were confusing and there was no one in there. Some inaccurate and made up pictures about Bible stories which was t explained really…I wouldn’t say it’s particularly worth a visit unless you’re especially interested in the time period.

A lovely time at the Guild Chapel where we learned so much about the era and the missing wall paintings which was a shame to hear how the Victorian era whitewashed these wonderful #macabreart because of political wars between Catholics and protestants, it was educational and free too though donations welcomed. Such a great time and the guides were helpful too made it fun to learn and I did learn a lot. Thanks for the great time.

Well worth a visit when you're in the area. Historic and magnificent

Again part of the Shakespeare village very informative

(Translated by Google) It is the oldest pub in Stratford, and the prettiest on the outside. Inside it has old subdivisions that keep it unique, but the decoration is that of a modern pub and not very spectacular. We ate very well, I must say. The soup of the day was delicious, and the sirloin was very delicious. The prices... the usual ones. Just one note to keep in mind... there is no cell phone reception in the dining room; And don't trust it if you see "reserved" signs on all the tables. They will remove them as soon as you say you want to sit down to eat. (Original) Es el pub más viejo de Stratford, y el más bonito por fuera. Por dentro tiene subdivisiones antiguas que le hacen conservar su peculiaridad, pero el decorado es el de un pub actual y no muy espectacular. Comimos muy bien, debo decir. La sopa del día era una delicia, y el solomillo estaba muy rico. Los precios... los habituales. Una sola nota a tener en cuenta... en el comedor no hay cobertura para el movil; y tampoco os fieis si veis carteles de "reservado" en todas las mesas. Los quitarán en cuanto digáis que queréis sentaros a comer.

(Translated by Google) I asked many people, but no one knew where this place was. After a long search, I finally found it, but all the doors were closed. Looking through the glass windows, I saw the furniture had been packed away. I don't know why. Regrettably, I didn't get to visit this famous residence. (Original) 问了很多人，都不知道这个地方在哪里。经过艰难寻找，最后终于找到这里了，但是，这里已经是所有的门都闭。透过玻璃窗看进去，里面的家具都打包了。不知道为什么。 遗憾，没能拜访到这处名居。

Historic monument, next to Copton Bridge

You will get use to seeing lots of statues and memorials around Stratford upon Avon but this is particularly standout one. Surrounded by characters from Shakespeare's plays, there is an information panel about the history and we ended up visiting and paying close attention to the details as we were following a treasure hunt which brought us here! Free to visit.

Had a walk around stratford dodging the tourists headed to the basin where the barges are and saw the Bancroft memorial nice.

An absolutely beautiful area to relax and snap some nice photographs. Additionally, it doesn’t get very crowded- we went around 17:00 and were the only people there. In the summertime, there is a lot of blooming foliage as well, including wild lavender. Would definitely recommend at least taking a stroll by.

Such a nice memorial what I was looking for. That’s call a real tribute to the world famous English writer William Shakespeare. The Shakespeare Memorial by Lord Ronald Gower and designed by Parisian architects, Peigniet and Marnez in 1888, Bancroft Gardens Stratford-upon-Avon. At each corner of the Memorial, the sculptor has placed a representative Shakespearean character: “Hamlet, Prince Hal, Lady Macbeth and Falstaff. These characters were intended to be emblematic of Shakespeare's creative versatility: representing Philosophy, Tragedy, History, and Comedy.

If you come to this town, this place is a must. It has a beautiful waterfront. There is a theatre and a market square nearby.

Nice memorial by the river and across the road from the tourist information. There are also statues of Shakespeare characters.

Saw Macbeth here, starring Sam Heughan and Lia Williams. Our seats were amazing and we loved the intimacy of the venue. We could see every gesture and facial expression, which made for a riveting theatre experience. We’ll definitely be back.

Just down the road from RSC, a beautiful tree lined street runs alongside the river, directly to TOP. It's a smaller, intimate space, in the round, or rather cube, and has only two rows of seats per side upstairs, and not much more down. This made us feel like we were almost part of the play, so close were we to the action. The actors were convincing, every line was audible and the fights and murders gripping. It was accessible Shakespeare, all the meaning made clear by excellent technique. Shakespeare is like Marmite, you love it or hate it, but when it's this good, it's rivetting and stirring and current. The balcony seats, sadly, have no leg room, so it's very restricted and uncomfortable, especially if it's a long show. I asked to be moved, which they kindly did in the interval, but the new foot well was only a few inches deeper. Very uncomfortable, and painful if you have a disability. On the positive side, all access seats are only £16 each, and your carer pays the same. The show was a modern version of " That Scottish Play" and Sam Heughan was excellent in the title role. The supporting cast and special effects were very good too, the clever use of complete darkness and an eerie deep distant drum, gave a feeling of descending into evil deeds and madness. Well played! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Splendid theatre in the round with every seat within 3 rows of the stage. This gives an up-close and intimate atmosphere. Arguably the best way to experience the plays

The performance of Macbeth I went to see was brilliant. But the reason I give this theatre 5 stars is the staff. They were fantastic. My mum actually found sitting on a high chair hard as she is about to have back surgery soon and the staff went looking for a cushion for her. It was very kind of them.

Balcony seats were uncomfortable for a 3 hour show: quirky production of Macbeth, very bare ( no kilts). Could have been about the King Mo of the Gorbals in reality; the actors were good and the pyrotechnics at the end was interesting in such a small venue!

Great theatre with intimate feel to the performance in the round. Staff friendly. Attend a performance of Macbeth with Sam Heughan in the lead roll. It was amazing. Great atmosphere and very gripping and foreboding. A great telling and update of the Shakespeare tradgedy. Highly recommend both the theatre and the play.

Interesting historical facts about the WWll Enigma code breakers. Attention to detail was awesome. It was all set out in a way to bring the history to life with interactive videos and puzzles. If Alan Turing is not someone you're familar with it may help to watch the movie "The Imitation Game" which is based on the story of Alan Turing (played by Benedict Cumberbatch) and other codebreakers helping Britain in the war effort. Bletchley Park helps to bring it all to life. They also have an awesome souvenir shop that is well worth a visit. They offer a nice afternoon tea if you wish to include it in your entry fee. Go see for yourself but allow about 4 hours as it has so much to see.....

Absolutely brilliant! I took my MIL for a distillery tour and tasting session and we both loved every second. Made to feel so welcome from the moment you enter. The history and information given is so interesting and perfectly put together, the session flows really well. The tastings were super informative but so much fun and the flavour pairings we were given worked so well together. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone wanting a gin tour and tasting! I think we'll be back for a gin making school session in the near future!

We did the Shakespeare Gin Distillery river cruise and would thoroughly recommend. The gin was delicious, good entertainment with the tasting and beautiful setting. Would thoroughly recommend, great value for money.

What a great afternoon! Cant fault it! Short of giving us a lift home after they’d thought of everything. My 4th gin tour (2 with the ‘big ones’) and this was the best. Learnt loads, laughed and tried 4 drinks- 2 gins, a rum and then my own choice A fantastic gift and highly recommended!

Booked a Gin tour at Shakespeare distillery on a Saturday afternoon. Waited in their cafe/bar area until our time slot. Great selection of drinks and snacks. Sam was our tour guide for the afternoon. Sam was so knowledgeable and engaging with all of us. We learnt so much about Gin and found all the facts and the history really interesting. The end of the tour was the tasting of the Gin. Our first shot was waiting for us when we got into the tasting room. Sam knew which Tonic complimented each of their gins. We then had our free Gin and Tonic glass to enjoy before the tour finished. Great afternoon out. Would highly recommend the tour.

The distillery tour was a gift from friends combined with a stay at Billesley Manor and we enjoyed both enormously. The tour hosts were funny, friendly and engaging and the gins and rums were delicious. Fun fact: we’ve been putting far too much tonic in our gins!!

Wow, what a fabulous experience. Really friendly, informative and interesting. Learned a lot about how rum is made and flavoured, plus some of the history to it. The talk opened our eyes to using different mixers, rather than just cola, and the tastings were delicious. There’s no pressure to purchase from the on site shop, although we couldn’t resist. There’s a wide range of products, including gins and an amazing rum cream liqueur. We’re going to go back one day to do the ‘distillery’ experience. Would highly recommend.

We were gifted the Gin tasting tour and experience by a friend, loved the family vibes. Our hosts were brilliant, full of jokes, really enjoyed it. Best distillery tour we have been to. Gin & Rum tasted amazing!!

Found on line whilst away and was not disappointed. Booked a table on line, and arrived to a quite small and quiet pub. Inside was narrow but went on forever backwards. We were asked if we were booked and informed we could pick any table. The place was lovely with black beams and white walls, the cutlery and napkins in a metal tanker. Ordered drinks snd food at the bar and after a short wait the food arrived, with a look of home cooked food. I had the chicken kev with chips, so much I could not finish, but tasted lovely. My hubby had the ale and steak pie with mash which went fine a treat. We would both ho back again and would recommend to anyone visiting the area. The staff and there service was amazing.

The atmosphere is warm and inviting, enhanced by attentive staff who serve with genuine smiles. Service is both prompt and gracious, making the dining experience effortless and enjoyable. The food is flavorful, with portions that strike just the right balance. A thoroughly delightful experience — highly recommended, and we look forward to returning.

Lovely old pub but we ended up visiting because we were following a treasure hunt and the final clue was cleverly hidden in this pub! A quick drink was the least we deserved for our hard work solving the clues.

What an amazing first visit to Stratford upon Avon to see this wonderful old pub. We called at peak lunch time to see if we could seat 5 and 5 or 10 together and they split us over two tables then proceeded to look after us with some of the best customer service ever. Atif and Dawn looked after our tables and were merry and kind - made sure we got a chance to win a reward and accommodated our dietary needs with fab recommendations included. Can't recommend enough - I'll be making sure that to recommend to anyone visiting this town!

This place is everything I wanted and more. I am just now finishing my desert and feeling like I just lived my 1500s dream. I feel like I’ve just come in from peddling my wares. Steak pie…10/10. Everything is divine. Great cask ale selection. Incredible ambiance. Would definitely recommend.

Found this nice pub for a quick lunch. Ambiance is very nice. Good food . We got cheese sandwich on sourdough, steak sandwich on ciabatta and mac and cheese. We ordered and pay at the bar and we got our food in less than 15 mins . Must visit place in Stratford-upon avon.

Lovely place very dog friendly, people were welcoming. The service was good and food was the standard pub food.

Stratfort upon Avon Town Hall is Situated at Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6EJ, UK.Look old Town Hall but beautiful at the corner.

Nice town, good Shakespeare stuff. Parking situation is not fair. No machines take card, most places don't take cash so to exchange cash for coins is almost impossible, and the app to park won't accept an international phone number. All this means that in the time it takes to get some coins We got a parking fine. I get that it's a historical town. But in this day and age it's a bit behind, and unfair to tourists. It shouldn't be so hard to do the right thing.

Nice town hall but parking problem.

Lovely place to hold a craft sale and loved the Poppies outside..

A very picturesque place with beautiful buildings, rivers and canals and of course Shakespeare 👍

Lovely place to visit,.

Lovely warm building with a huge market Saturday's up to Christmas.

The live Shakespeare in outside of the gift shop was cool. They also had actors sharing information about the home throughout

Stratford Upon Avon, the birthplace of Shakespeare. Just learned that beds are very expensive and you must be rich if you have beds. And Shakespeare is rich enough to buy the 2nd biggest house in Stratford.

Great

Nice work of art. Will would be proud!!

Unveiled in 2016

Nice place to visit

(Translated by Google) It's a very nice place (Original) Çok güzel bir mekan

Visited Saturday afternoon , waiting over 30mins for food . Luckily fish & chips didn’t disappoint us , golden brown chips are freshly made and portion is big as well .

A very quaint Tavern, We went on a Sunday for dinner, 6 of us. We got 1 table and asked for another table to be placed beside us, It's a small area but the staff obliged and as it was almost time for the kitchen to close, they took our order and we were served very promptly.. The food was fantastic and decent portions, The staff were young. very friendly and very helpful.

Ate here last night after booking earlier in the day, which was recommended for a Friday night. Good pub food, and smaller portion of the daily roast available. Staff very friendly and helpful, especially Genevieve. Excellent customer service and good value for money. Roast Pork, Steak and the Chicken Pie plus desserts of sundae and cheesecake all enjoyed! 😋

Just arrived to town and we just had a great dinner of pie and chips and a pork roast dinner. Fantastic cider on tap and delicious sticky toffee pudding to finish. Highly recommend!

Roast dinner is very good but we had a 50 minute wait to get our food. Booking states 1 HR 30 time slot, good job no one asked us if we wanted a pudding as time was running out. Had McFlurry's from a well known burger restaurant instead 😋 Service was hit & miss went to bar to order 2 drinks & when asked by lady behind bar she just walked away 🤔 very weird. Food excellent & the gravy was amazing.

Pleasant Sunday lunch. Plenty of tender beef, my partner had plenty of turkey. The vegetables were good. May be just my preference, but the roast potatoes weren't done enough, the stuffing not cooked, the Yorkshire pudding was more like shop bought and the gravy tasteless. With small tweaks, it would be very good :)

The minute we walked into the Old Thatch Tavern, we were greeted by super friendly Emma. The main courses were delicious, as were the desserts. The apple crumble was excellent and believe me, I'm a connoisseur of crumbles!! The birthday candle on my husband's sundae was a lovely touch too. Compliments to the chef and to Emma too.  We look forward to a return visit when we're next in Stratford-upon-Avon.

An Unforgettable Experience Everyman Cinema Stratford isn't just a cinema; it's a complete experience that truly redefines movie-going. I took the whole family, and honestly, we've never had a cinema trip quite like it. From the moment you step in, the atmosphere is just different. It's welcoming, stylish, and feels miles away from the usual bustling multiplex. What really sets it apart is the comfort. Forget cramped seats and sticky floors; here, you're sinking into plush sofas and armchairs, making it feel more like a cozy night in than a public screening. And then there's the food and drink. This isn't your average soggy hotdog and lukewarm soda. Everyman delivers high-quality food and drink directly to your seat, and it's genuinely delicious. We were all pleasantly surprised by the range and freshness – it's certainly not what you expect from a cinema chain. The fact that the screens are slightly smaller actually enhances the experience. It creates a more personal and intimate setting, making you feel more immersed in the film. This, combined with the incredible comfort and top-notch service, made the entire film so much more enjoyable. Everyman Cinema Stratford has truly elevated the cinema experience for my family. We're already planning our next visit!

This really is a beautiful cinema, great food and service. The seats weren't as spacious as we expected, I'm not sure how much it changes between screens. They focus on catering high end food but you only have a tiny table you share with the probably stranger next to you. We sat in the first row in a smaller screening room, booking only a few hours before the movie, there werent many spaces left this Sunday afternoon. It was way too close to the screen, at this price I would expect to see the movie well from any seat. Definitely go for row 3 and further. We've recently joined Everyman cinemas members. The 10% off food hasn't worked for us at this venue (or the other one we visited) but it was honoured when we went out to order in person. They need to get a good developer and make a proper website and app, you need it to book your ticket (they can fill up fast) and order your food to your seat... neither worked as it should with membership perks.

Everyman Cinema in Stratford-upon-Avon is a real gem. From the moment I walked in, the surroundings felt warm, stylish & welcoming. The service also stood out thanks to Tara who was friendly, attentive and genuinely added to the experience. The cinema itself has comfortable seating, offers service to your seat and a fantastic selection of films that makes each visit feel a little bit different. It is so much more than just “going to the cinema” - it feels like a real treat.

Never been to an Everyman before and we loved it! Really comfortable chairs and sofas, footrests and even waitress service! Staff were great and really helpful. Managed to go to a Silver Screen showing, the free hot drink and cake were lovely! Definitely recommend and will return.

Really enjoyable visit. I rarely leave reviews but, Ashley and the team were very friendly and accommodating. Great customer service and dealt with a minor issue really well. We will return soon.

All the staff in the everyman cinema, Stratford, were faultless. I CANNOT RECOMMEND THEM HIGHLY ENOUGH FOR THOSE WITH ACCESS NEEDS. I took my Nan who is wheelchair bound to a very full showing of the Thursday murder club. The bar staff were so accommodating and even took us into the screen before the showing to allow us to find an appropriate seat. Adam, the manager, was so kind and helpful. He went the extra mile by helping Nan in and out of her chair. Thank you everyone for your help and making our visit so great. Thanks, Jess & Nan 😄

A posh little cinema. Comfy sofa seats or single seats with little side tables to put all your bits. The food was surprisingly good; much better than what you'd expect of a cinema with loads of options from pizzas and burgers to tapas style dishes with a wide range of drinks too. The novelty of table service was great and the staff looked after us very well. We'd have spent more time in the bar area if we'd have had time as it's a nice space to debrief after a film with glass walls and a balcony looking over the Bell Court. You obviously pay more for all these little luxuries but it's totally worth it.

Absolutely brilliant experience. Bought for a friend’s birthday which 4 of us attended. The staff were amazing entertainers whilst clearly being incredibly experienced and knowledgeable. We were supported through the whole process resulting in us making some very drinkable gin which we brought home with us in some beautiful bottles. We were treated to a couple of large complimentary G&Ts and a number of sample gins. I discovered a gin I’d never tasted before and have been converted from a non gin drinker to a lover of the stuff! Would definitely do this again!!

Great experience and I didn’t like gin before this but the products are great! Good pace between tour stages and plenty of time for tattings.

Wow! I had been given a Gin School experience for my Birthday. I went with my bestie. What a wonderful 3 hours we had. Welcomed by David & shown in and a welcome drink of a Gin & Tonic. We sat and had a welcome chat with others & a tour of Distillery and discussion of the Origins of Gin. We learnt a lot about Gin History. We then went into Gin School. David then joined by Jack. We had our little Distillery and given a list of ingrediants,graph re different Gin styles. We had lots of help, advice & great banter from Jack & David. It was really fun to start the Gin processing off & to choose, weigh our ingrediants and name our Gin, Mortie' s Gin. In between we had another Gim & Tonic to sample. We brought a cake half way through as we were going to taste 3 Gin's too all different. We were all by now quite lively! The last Gin & Tonic was your favourite to have out of the 3 sanpled. We then were advised of our Gin's % alcohol. a 73% then we had it blended. Afterwards we labelled and bottled our Gin which we really liked the flavour of Our Gin was 44.5%. A thoroughly enjoyable afternoon. We all enjoyed, David & Jack made everyone at ease and we all had plenty of laughs too. Id highly recommend and suggest a good hearty brunch before! Thank you. We will raise a cheer with Mortie's Gin in 2 weeks.

Received this as a gift, and it was the best experience! We were thoroughly entertained and educated about gin, got to taste LOTS (amazing to be greeted with a huge G&T waiting for you), and thoroughly enjoyed making our own gin. You are given plenty of advice on what to add depending on what you like, while enjoying a gin cocktail, and then another G&T of your choice, and then gin tastings! We hadn't realised we'd be drinking quite so much, so definitely recommend booking a taxi (we had to leave our car overnight). Hearing how the distillery started, and their passion as a small, almost entirely, family business, is inspiring. But overall this was just so much fun. Looking forward to buying some vouchers for friends.

I attended a 3 hour Gin making experience with my husband. We both thoroughly enjoyed the experience and felt it was one of the best activities we had done in years! Peter and Simon and the rest of the team were excellent. They were all really knowledgeable about their craft and were fantastic hosts. We learnt all about the history of gin followed by a very hands-on, fully guided session to produce our own unique gin. It was a really well organised, fun workshop with bonus of leaving with 2 bottles of our very own gin (1 x 50cl + 1 x 20cl). We had such a good time we are definitely going to recommend to all our gin-loving friends, and we are also going to book the cocktail masterclass and gin tasting cruise in the summer. Our experience was a Christmas gift - best gift ever!

Brilliant afternoon yesterday at Shakespeare Distillery Gin School 😃 Wonderful few hours, very interesting and very helpful friendly staff. Looking forward to trying my own gin I created in a few weeks once it’s fully ready to drink. My experience was a gift for my birthday last year and my daughter couldn’t have got me a better gift, definitely recommend it as a gift for any gin lover. Thanks to all the staff for making it such a great time!

Such a good experience, interesting information about their distilling process and equipment. Lots of drinks included throughout the experience and extra drinks and snacks available to buy as well. Staff were fun and informative, the gin school itself was well planned out and it was made easy to distill and support with selecting botanicals as required. A great experience and I am sure we'll be back. Very good value for the current price as well. Thanks for a great time 🥳