Two miles from Stratford-upon-Avon, retrace the steps William Shakespeare must have taken when courting Anne Hathaway before they married in 1582. The thatched farmhouse in the village of Shottery, on the outskirts of Stratford, and home to the descendants
Three miles from Stratford-upon-Avon, Mary Arden's House was the home of Shakespeare's mother, Mary Arden, before she married John Shakespeare and moved to Stratford. This fine Tudor farmhouse with its many old outbuildings and fascinating displays, brings
One of the few attractions in Stratford-upon-Avon not related to William Shakespeare, Harvard House is of particular interest to American visitors to the town. This is because this house is the ancestral home of John Harvard, founder of America's most
The National Trust's Snowshill Manor is a fine Cotswold house, containing Charles Paget Wade's extraordinary collection of craftmanship and design. The collection includes musical instruments, clocks, toys, bicycles, weavers' and spinners' tools and Japanese
Hall's Croft is one of the finest half-timbered, gabled houses in Stratford-upon-Avon. It is named after Dr John Hall who married Shakespeare's daughter Susanna. John ran a successful medical practice treating many patients, rich and poor, in the town
World famous and distinguished bears from all over the world, are on display at the Teddy Bear Museum. Many have been loaned or donated to the Museum by their owners or creators. Famous guests include the first television Paddington (a gift from Michael
Magnificent shire horses, rare breeds of farm animals and a pets and owl sanctuary. You can even guide a cart horse yourself, or at least try and take a delightful ride with the cart horse around the farm. Come visit the new-born lambs in springtime.
The collections of books and archives in the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust's Library and Records Office are open, free of charge, to anyone with a genuine interest. For more information telephone +44 (0)1789 204016. The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Library
The world's leading theatre company The Royal Shakespeare Company has been setting the standard for productions of Shakespeare's plays around the world for more than one hundred years. From its home bases in Stratford-upon-Avon and in London at the Barbican
Broadway Tower is one of England's outstanding viewpoints. It is possible to survey an area which includes as many as thirteen counties. The views encompass the Vales of Evesham and Gloucester. On a clear day you may also see across the Severn Valley
Wellesbourne Watermill is a working mill and tourist attraction situated six miles from Stratford-upon-Avon in South Warwickshire, the heart of Shakespeare country. It is one of the few mills in the country where you can still see the machinery in action
The three separate prehistoric monuments are located just north of Chipping Norton in Oxfordshire. The King's Men Stone Circle, consisting of around 70 upright stones is a few strides from the lay-by just off the A3400. The solitary King Stone is over
The British Motor Industry Heritage Trust was established to collect and preserve vehicles, artifacts and records from those companies that came together to form the Rover Group. The Trust now owns the largest collection of British Motor vehicles in the
A famous Cotswold beauty spot, and popular throughout the year. Its main street runs down the scarp from the wooded Fish Hill and into the Vale of Evesham. Rid of it's through traffic by the completion of the village bypass, Broadway High Street is now
Chipping Campden truly unspoilt, and has many beautiful buildings and an impressive fifteenth century church. Nearby, set High above Chipping Campden, is Dovers Hill. This natural arena was once the site for the Cotswold 'Olympic' games! The games were
Running through the heart of the beautiful Cotswold countryside, the line commands wonderful views of the sleepy hamlets and villages whilst travelling along this former part of the Great Western Railway's mainline from Birmingham to Cheltenham via Stratford-upon-Avon
On the A44 between Moreton-in-Marsh and Bourton-on-the-Hill, Batsford is a rare and beautiful collection of trees, shrubs and bamboos. In an outstanding landscape overlooking the Evenlode valley. The Cotswold Falconry Centre is nearby. Batsford Arboretum
Kiftsgate Garden was first opened to the public in 1971. Set in an elevated position with exceptional views, it contains many unusual plants and shrubs; tree paeonies, hydrangeas, abutilons, species and old-fashioned roses, including the largest rose
Set in 400 acres of parkland, woodland and gardens, Ragley is more than just a stately home. Family home of the Hertford (Conway Seymour) family since it was built in 1680. Ragley is surrounded by 27 acres of delightful ever-changing gardens, while the
Step into the house where William Shakespeare was born in 1564 and re-enter the Tudor world. Newly refurbished, the house now offers visitors a fascinating insight into life as it was when Shakespeare was a child. Enter through the Visitors' Centre and
Holy Trinity, Stratford, on the banks of the River Avon, is probably England's most-visited Parish Church. William Shakespeare was born in 1564 on 23 April (St. George's Day) and died on the same day in 1616. Or at least, so it is alleged. No records
Chapel Street, Stratford-upon-Avon. Nash's House was owned by Thomas Nash, first husband of Shakespeare's grand-daughter, Elizabeth. In addition to the exceptional collection of 17th- century oak furniture and tapestries, Nash's House also has displays
Holy Trinity, Stratford, on the banks of the River Avon, is probably England's most-visited Parish Church. William Shakespeare was born in 1564 on 23 April (St. George's Day) and died on the same day in 1616. Or at least, so it is alleged. No records
Cars are but a part of one of the most attractive and atmospheric small museums in Britain wherein lies one of the country's largest collections of motoring memorabilia, sympathetically and accessibly displayed. Home of "Brum" from the childrens' TV programme
Whatever the weather stroll through the wonderful world of an exotic rainforest: a lush landscape of tropical blossom surrounding splashing waterfalls and fish-filled pools. Enjoy the unique pleasure of watching hundreds of the world's most spectacular
Stratford's newest attraction. Within its walls you will see stories of Stratford from the 16th century to the present day, brought to life for the first time in the Stratford Tales attraction - an interactive interpretation of the town's characters,
Moreton came to an early prominence as a coaching stop being ideally situated at the crossing of the Roman Fosse Way and the old London to Worcester highway. Its broad High Street is lined with elegant 17th and 18th Century buildings, among them the White
One of the great Tudor houses, Coughton has been the home of the Throckmorton family since 1409. It has important associations with the Gunpowder Plot, about which there is an exhibition in the house, and also saw much activity during the Civil War. The
The home of the Lucy family for over 700 years, the mellow brickwork and great chimneys of Charlecote seem to sum up the very essence of Tudor England. There are strong associations with both Queen Elizabeth and Shakespeare, who knew the house well -
The National Trust's Hidcote Manor Garden is one of England's great gardens, an 'Arts & Crafts' masterpiece created by the horticulturist Major Lawrence Johnston. A series of outdoor rooms, each with a different character and separated by walls and
Situated in Blockley - three miles from Moreton-in-Marsh off the A44 at Bourton-on-the-Hill, Mill Dene Garden is sited in its own steep-sided valley and set around a lovely mill (not open). The garden has hidden paths winding up from the mill-pool and
