Welcome to Stratford-upon-Avon

The author of some of the most quoted lines ever written in the English language, William Shakespeare was born in Stratford in 1564 and died here in 1616. Experiences linked to his life in this unmistakably Tudor town range from the touristy (medieval re-creations and Bard-themed tearooms) to the humbling (Shakespeare's modest grave in Holy Trinity Church) and the sublime (taking in a play by the world-famous Royal... Read More

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Warwickshire: the heart of English history

Often billed as ‘the heart of England’ thanks to its central position, Warwickshire has long been a fulcrum of English culture. The county is best known for Stratford-upon-Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare, but Warwickshire has much more to entice history fans and anyone with an interest in England’s deep and sometimes quirky culture.

Warwick Castle sits on a bend of the River Avon © Andrea Pucci / Getty Images
David Else
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Four hundred years on: celebrating Shakespeare in 2016

2016 marks 400 years since the death of William Shakespeare, English literature’s greatest name. It’s not just his writing that has endured for centuries. You can explore a string of fascinating exhibitions, artefacts and performances celebrating his life and art in Stratford-upon-Avon, London and beyond.

The Shakespeare Memorial in Stratford-upon-Avon features Hamlet and Shakespeare himself © givi585 / Shutterstock
Joe Minihane
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