"The Bard's Way of Life" a Stratford-upon-Avon Travel Page by sushart

Set in the beautiful rural Warwickshire countryside, on the banks of the river Avon, Stratford-upon-Aovn is one of the most important tourist destinations in the UK. With easy road, rail and airport access, it is the perfect place for a vacation or short break.

The half-timbered house where William Shakespeare was born in 1564 is Stratford's most cherished historic place. It is the most frequently visited of all the tourist places. Descendants of the dramatist lived there until the nineteenth century, and it has been a place of pilgrimage for over 250 years.
Open daily, tours start in The Birthplace which contains an acclaimed exhibition of the poet's life, William Shakespeare: His Life and Background They then carry on through the house, which is furnished in period style with many historic manuscripts and books. Finally the tour ends outside in the celebration garden.

William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway are buried at the Holy Trinity Church.
This ancient church provides a moment of calm away from the bustle of the town. Both the courtyard and the churchyard itself are breathtakingly beautiful.

Holy Trinity Church
Old Town
Stratford-upon-Avon
CV37 6BG
Tel: 01789 266316
Fax: 01789 415563 (home)

Open:9:00 am - 4:00 pm Jan, Feb,Mar, Nov & Dec
8:30 am - 5:00 pm Apr & Oct
8:30 am - 6:00 pm May, Jun, Jul, Aug & Sep
12:15pm - 5:00 pm on Sun
Last entry to church is 20 minutes before the above closing time.

Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and Good Friday. May also be closed for special services.

Admission free to church. Charge for viewing Shakespeare's Grave : Adult : £1.00 , Student/Senior Citizen : £0.50