Shakespeare Country - Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick & Leamington Spa

Destination

Explore England's England in Shakespeare Country. Visit historic Warwick with its magnificent castle, enjoy Royal Leamington Spa with its superb shopping in a stunning Regency setting and step back in time in Stratford-upon-Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare.

What's on Offer

Places to Visit

Stratford-upon-Avon - Visit the five Shakespeare Houses associated with the Bard's life and family and enjoy a performance by the world class Royal Shakespeare Company.

Warwick - see the finest Castle in England, secret gardens, antiques shops and Warwick Races

Royal Leamington Spa - The historic Royal Pump Rooms house an art gallery, museum, assembly rooms, library and Tourist Information Centre.

Entertainment

Head off to the theatre to enjoy a performance by the world famous Royal Shakespeare Company at The Courtyard Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Shopping

Stratford-upon-Avon has a good selection of high street names as well as lots of individual shops where you can pick up a memento of your visit.

Warwick has a great choice of unique shops which range from antiques to ceramics and from books to interior design.

Leamington Spa is great for shopping with a choice of high street names and smaller boutique shops set within Regency parades, avenues and squares.

Eating Out

From wine bars and cafés to bistros and restaurants, Shakespeare Country offers a superb choice for quality eating out at reasonable prices. In the towns the choices include stylish, casual or intimate dining while, out of town, there are some relaxing canalside pubs and floating restaurants.

Recreation & Sport

Shakespeare Country has a selection of parks, golf courses, walking and cycling routes, boating, leisure centres and much, much more!

Conference & Business Facilities

Contact the Shakespeare Country Conference Bureau on 0844 477 8379.

Accommodation

Choose from luxurious hotels, cosy B&Bs, comfortable self-catering cottages and well-equipped caravan & camping parks - there is something to suit every budget. Visit www.shakespeare-country.co.uk for accommodation listings.

Getting There

Road

Shakespeare Country has excellent links with the motorway network with easy access from the M40, M42, M1 and M69.

Rail

Stratford, Warwick and Leamington are connected to Britain's rail network. Chiltern Railways run direct trains from London Marylebone to and from Leamington, Warwick, Warwick Parkway and Stratford.

Sea

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Air

Birmingham International Airport is just 30 minutes from Shakespeare Country.