Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford-upon-Avon is a Warwickshire town, about 10 miles north of Shipston-on-Stour, that is famous largely for one thing – it is the birth place of William Shakespeare. For this reason, tourism is probably about the most important industry in Stratford, and over 2 million tourists visit annually. The river Avon flows through Stratford and walking down by the river on a sunny day is one of the great joys in life!

The Royal Shakespeare theatre, on the banks of the River Avon

The entrance to the church where Shakespeare is buried

Henley Street, which contains the house where Shakespeare was born

And this is the house where Shakespeare was born

A typical street in Stratford-upon-Avon