There are also plenty of attractions and activities in Stratford-Upon-Avon that make no mention of The Bard. These range from shopping in the attractive high street to taking in an exhibition at contemporary museums or enjoying a peaceful boat trip on the River Avon.
Here, costumed guides add character to your tour of this timber-framed house where Shakespeare was born and grew up. The house is now a museum with many rare artefacts relating to his life.
A visit to this charming 500-year-old cottage complete with original furniture helps bring the story of the man behind the plays vividly to life. This is where William courted Anne and where, quite possibly, he penned some sonnets in the romantic gardens.
Centrally located for the town and its attractions, the canal basin is a pretty place to relax on a sunny day. You can hire rowing boats by the hour, each named after a Shakespearean character, or take a short boat trip along the River Avon.
This mechanical art and design museum is full of weird and wacky installations and inventions from artists around the globe. Look out for flying mechanical birds and intricate marble runs.
This is the perfect escape when it rains on weekend breaks in Stratford-Upon-Avon. It's the largest butterfly attraction in the UK with hundreds of species enjoying the exotic plants and waterfalls.
| 📏 Average size of a holiday home | 106 m² |
|---|---|
| 🥳 Busiest month | December |
| 🛏️ Popular accommodation types | House rentals and Cottage |
| 🌡️ Warmest weather | 21 °C in July and August |
| 🥶 Coldest weather | February and January |
| 🌧️ Rainiest months | November and January |
You can find more than 1,091 holiday homes for rent in Stratford-upon-Avon with prices starting at £37 per night.
There's plenty of variety available when it comes to holiday rentals for Weekend Breaks in Stratford-Upon-Avon, with 72 Cottage and 56 House rentals on offer.
Holiday lettings in Stratford-upon-Avon cost between £133 and £197 per night.
When planning a group trip it's useful to know that average Cottage in Stratford-upon-Avon can fit in 4 guests and may cost around £174 per night.
Definitely, over 13% of holiday homes in Stratford-upon-Avon offer a pool.
