Golden Tours

Stratford: The Legacy of Shakespeare

Shakespeare’s County is undeniably a deeply appealing place to delve into. There are great numbers of possible things to do on any Stratford sightseeing tour.

 

London, England -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/04/2011 -- Visit Hall’s Croft, the one-time house of Shakespeare’s eldest daughter, Susanna, and her husband. Explore Mary Arden’s farm or Anne Hathaway’s cottage. Clearly, Shakespeare’s birthplace is, of course, a particularly essential attraction to visit. Discover Stratford, for an unforgettable experience.

Show your admiration for the greatest playwright who ever existed when you visit Holy Trinity Church and view Shakespeare’s grave.

The Cotswolds are a potent onslaught of natural majesty. Drive through some amazing scenery, wondering at picturesque landscapes of archaic towns and villages. Whether you decide upon a conventional Stratford sightseeing tour to explore this quaint town, or a more exhaustive day tour from London, you will be captivated by Stratford.

Even if you are not spellbound by Shakespeare’s legacy, there are still vast arrays of attractions to uncover on a Stratford sightseeing tour. Possibly investigate the allure of Stratford on a walking tour? Relish some sumptuous food and drink at the traditional Farmer’s Market, and peruse Stratford’s charming, enticing boutiques and shops on your day tour from London.

You could even combine an exploration of charming Stratford upon Avon with some of its equally enticing surrounding areas. For example, take an enthralling Oxford, Stratford, Cotswolds tour from London or other London tours, which will make for a truly superb day trip. The academic centre of Oxford has been home to, and continues to be home to, numerous noteworthy cultural and historical figures. It is known as the ‘city of dreaming spires’, as it possesses some truly charming architecture. Discover where parts of Harry Potter were famously filmed in Christ Church College.

An exceptional highlight of Stratford upon Avon is the Butterfly Farm, which was opened in 1985. It is the dwelling for hundreds of the world’s most striking, kaleidoscopic butterflies. Explore the Caterpillar Room, Insect City and Arachnoland.

Perhaps even take a boat ride on the river Avon and just immerse yourself in the most remarkable sights of Stratford. Or visit Stratford Racecourse, one of the country's leading small racecourses, where steeple chasing has taken place since 1755.

Stratford upon Avon draws in around three million visitors per annum. Take a Stratford tour from London and discover just why it is that this town attracts so many.

You certainly do not have to think long to understand why: Stratford is largely famed as the birthplace of Shakespeare, and is home to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, which is one of the most renowned cultural venues in the UK.