The notebook of Stratford
Listen to the city before you photograph it.
A theatre town on the edge of Avon, known for its gardens, architecture and its great Shakespearean festival.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 4 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
City · Heritage · River
Good accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Stratford
A theatre town on the edge of Avon, known for its gardens, architecture and its great Shakespearean festival.
Stratford Festival, Avon River and Shakespearean Gardens are the most telling landmarks in Stratford. Together, they form a destination where urban life, heritage and riverscapes meet, with atmospheres that change over the stages rather than just one uniform decor.
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For a stay of 2 to 4 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: variable influx depending on the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Festival de Stratford
- Avon River
- Shakespearean Gardens
Before you choose
- Variable frequency depending on season
- Parking to anticipate in the center
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
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Festival de Stratford
The Festival de Stratford Lives Shakespeare and great contemporary creations in several halls of the city. Attending a performance gives all its meaning to the stage, to the gardens and cafes where the theatrical activity continues.
River
Avon River
Avon River Crosses Stratford between willows, gardens and elegant pedestrian bridges. The loop of the banks lends itself to a quiet walk before a show, at the rhythm of swans and boats.
Culture and heritage
Shakespearean Gardens
These gardens occupy the outskirts of an ancient mill on the edge of the Avon and gather plants cited in Shakespeare's works. Massifs, bridges and views of the river offer a quiet walk just minutes from the theatres of the Stratford.
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Stratford City Hall
The city hall of Stratford attracts the look by its red brick silhouette and its tower in the center of a triangular square. It gives an architectural anchoring point in the center, surrounded by shops, terraces and old buildings.
Practical tips
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