How long to spend in Stratford-upon-Avon?

With 2 days in Stratford-upon-Avon, you can see Shakespeare's houses (and those of his family), explore the historic heart of the town, and go to a performance by the Royal Shakespeare Company. You can also indulge in Stratford's food and drink scene, which can be enjoyed most notably at its historic pubs.



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I would recommend 3 nights at least. There is plenty to do the 5 houses will take at least 1 day if not a little more if you want to do them justice. Warwick castle will take another day. If you add on MAD museum, butterfly farm and town walk you and many other attractions you could fill 5 days.

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If you are visiting Stratford just for a day, it might be a bit of a stretch to also visit as well as all the other sights. However if you are here for a couple of days, or have an interest in a Tudor farm (it's great for families), this is definitely worth visiting in our opinion.

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I am always surprised when I read posts that Stratford Upon Avon is too commercial or disappointing. We enjoyed the city, especially the Shakespeare tour of four places (house he was born with great museum, location of his house, church were he was buried and Anne Hathaway's house.

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Also, the average hotel price in Stratford-upon-Avon for a couple is £173 ($212). So, a trip to Stratford-upon-Avon for two people for one week costs on average £2,012 ($2,463).

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Dress Code There are no formal rules to follow in the Tattersalls and Centre Course but spectators should dress appropriately and with weather conditions in mind. In the Club Enclosure, smart casual attire is the policy and this means no ripped jeans are permitted.

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Anything to do with the town of Stratford is always referred to as Stratford-upon-Avon. However, as a district council, we cover a much larger area than the town itself, but do not want to lose the instantly recognised tag of Stratford, so anything to do with the district is referred to as Stratford-on-Avon.

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Stratford-upon-Avon town centre is laid out on a medieval grid pattern, with streets running vertically or parallel to the river and therefore easy to walk around, without the need for a car. There are also plenty of distinctive landmarks to help guide visitors if they get lost.

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Downtown Stratford is an easily walkable area and we are happy that you have chosen to visit our streets On Foot!

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Stratford-upon-Avon, the 16th-century birthplace of William Shakespeare, has many buildings associated with the famous dramatist and poet.

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If you want to avoid crowds, you may want to avoid visiting Stratford-upon-Avon during the school holidays, when the town can get quite busy.

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