Stratford Upon Avon

[Maydup]

We might be close to Stratford Upon Avon soon and plan to spend a day there before the school holidays. Any tips for avoiding the crowds?

[Maydup]

Go early? Go on a Monday? Does anyone know Stratford upon Avon?

[inksplotter]

Go later?

If you plan to visit Shakespeare's birthplace, you might not want to read this article...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-21587468

[VHG]

During the summer months Stratford Upon Avon is always pretty crowded with visitors and tourists.

However it is a fairly large town so it can cope with many people.

One short walk which will take you to the quieter parts is as follows:

Go to the RSC theatre alongside the river.
Then walk towards the church (where Shakespeare is buried)
Go past the church and you come to a small bridge that crosses the river.
Cross over the bridge and you are now on the opposite side from the church.
You are now in the park on the other side of the river.
Walk back along this side of the river through the park (which is a lot quieter than the town side)
You then find yourself at another bridge that can get you back into the town centre.

This is not a long walk, more of a stroll really that will only take about 30 minutes but it is very pleasant.

Note at the end of the walk, before you cross over the bridge back into town, there is a small butterfly farm which is very pleasant. Entrance fee.

[VHG]

There are some maps and guides you can download here, including a Historic Walking Guide that pretty much covers the walk I listed above.

http://www.visitstratforduponavon.co.uk/leaflets

[Maydup]

Marvellous thank you VHG