A Weekend Wander to Shakespeare Country, England, Stratford-upon-Avon, England
William Shakespeare, is probably the World鈥檚 most famous Poet and Play writer, so famous in fact, he has a country named after him.
South of Birmingham, North of Oxford, and nestled beside the Cotswolds is an area colloquially聽known as Shakespeare Country. It is聽not a country in its own right, but its name derives from the fact that Stratford-Upon-Avon is the birthplace of the English Poet.
The town attracts approximately 4.9 million visitors per year, and I decided to add to the statistic. Having been to Stratford-Upon-Avon once in the past, but not remembering much, I wanted to enlighten myself with history and culture for the weekend.
Travelling to Stratford-Upon-Avon by rail is the quickest, and possibly easiest way to do so. I travelled from Stafford in the West Midlands, and it took 2.5 hours (owing to the rail works on a public holiday), but it would normally take 1.5 hours. From Birmingham trains can reach Stratford in 45-55 minutes. If you are coming from London, it will take a lot longer; 2-3 hours, but it is worth it. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
South of Birmingham, North of Oxford, and nestled beside the Cotswolds is an area colloquially聽known as Shakespeare Country. It is聽not a country in its own right, but its name derives from the fact that Stratford-Upon-Avon is the birthplace of the English Poet.
The town attracts approximately 4.9 million visitors per year, and I decided to add to the statistic. Having been to Stratford-Upon-Avon once in the past, but not remembering much, I wanted to enlighten myself with history and culture for the weekend.
Travelling to Stratford-Upon-Avon by rail is the quickest, and possibly easiest way to do so. I travelled from Stafford in the West Midlands, and it took 2.5 hours (owing to the rail works on a public holiday), but it would normally take 1.5 hours. From Birmingham trains can reach Stratford in 45-55 minutes. If you are coming from London, it will take a lot longer; 2-3 hours, but it is worth it. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: A Weekend Wander to Shakespeare Country, England
Guide Location: England » Stratford-upon-Avon
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Abbi Morrison
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Guide Location: England » Stratford-upon-Avon
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Abbi Morrison
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Shakespeare鈥檚 Birthplace
- Halls Croft
- Havard House
- Anne Hathaway鈥檚 Cottage
- Mary Arden鈥檚 Farmhouse
- Shakespeare鈥檚 Grave
- Holy Trinity Church
- Royal Shakespeare Theatre
- Farmers Market
- Antique and Craft Market
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