Stratford upon Avon in Warwickshire, birthplace of William Shakespeare is truly, a 'must visit' for the US visitor. This website offers information on Stratford upon Avon, Shakespeare and Warwickshire, how to get here, where to stay, shopping and services, where to visit.

For US Visitors interested in Shakespeare, Stratford upon Avon is a gem of Shakespeare history, Shakespeares birthplace, family homes and final resting place at Stratford upon Avon Holy Trinity Church.

US visitors to Stratford upon Avon also enjoy the legacy left by Kate Rogers, grandma to John Harvard, (founder of Harvard University) Harvard house on Stratford upon Avon High Street, owned by Harvard University, is now home to the museum of British pewter.

Situated in leafy Warwickshire, Stratford upon Avon is close to many historic stateley homes, Charlecote Park, 'Winston Churchills' Blenheim Palace and medieval Warwick Castle.A vacation in Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, England offers visitors of any age, a truly enriching cultural experience.

Shakespeares life and the prosperity of Stratford upon Avon are inextricably linked. Without Shakespeare, Stratford upon Avon is, arguably, just another Warwickshire market town.

Such was Shakespeares genius that even now three hundred years after his death, Shakespeare works are still the most performed and translated throughout the world. Shakespeare attracts visitors to Warwickshire with pilgrim-like devotion.

Stratford upon Avon in November 2009; The Christmas lights in Stratford upon Avon were tested last week much to the surprise of Stratford upon Avon visitors and shoppers.

Stratford upon Avons Courtyard Theatre productions of Shakespeares 'Twelfth Night' and 'As You Like It', has been wowing audiences.

Warwick castle are presenting displays of medieval weaponry, including the fearsome Trebuchet a monster catapult machine which hurls large rocks at fortress walls; see whats on page for full details. We suggest this visit is best attended by taxi.

STRATFORD UPON AVON NEWS

Concern is growing among Stratford upon Avon residents regarding the number of accidents caused by buses on Wood Street, Stratford upon Avon; damaging bus shelters,some still unrepaired many months later.

Bus congestion at school pick up times near to NatWest Bank on Wood Street Stratford upon Avon is an accident 'waiting to happen' to school children who crowd the vicinity at peak periods 3.30pm to 4.30pm weekday aftrenoons.

Stratford upon Avon railway stations public toilets were recently branded 'a disgrace' by visiting tourists, many questioning Stratford upon Avons claims to World Class status.

Stratford upon Avon main theatre is still undergoing massive refurbishment prior to next summers reopening, we have been advised by an insider that technical issues could delay the opening even further.

Perhaps this is why the trustees have applied for an extension to the license to keep the temporary Courtyard theatre open for two more years.

The transformation to Stratfords Bancroft Gardens is complete. offering Stratford visitors a riverside area of tree lined walkways, squares, canal basins and bridges.

November is a busy month for Stratford upon Avon hotels but with competition fierce, many are still offering weekend bargains, click here to view prices Stratford hotels and b&b's

Why not use Stratford as a base for exploring a wider piece of England, London, Oxford, The Cotswolds, Birmingham all are close enough for daytrips call a cab company and book a day out taxi-cabs.

Whats on Stratford upon Avon; September 2009

Cox's Yard, Clopton Bridge,Stratford upon Avon

Tue 10 November; Amy Studt + Katie Dove-Dixon

Wed 11 November; Soundclash Fri 13 Nov Bob Marley Tribute - LEGEND

Sat 14 November; Who's Next - tribute to The Who + Outraze

The Courtyard Theatre, Southern Lane. Stratford upon Avon

November Mon 16th till Sun 22rd

William Shakespeares,'Twelfth Night'.

Warwick Races,

Wednesday 4th November - Jumps Season Starts

First Race 12.50pm, Last Race: 4.10pm

Wednesday 11th November - Midweek Jumps

First Race: 1.00pm, Last Race: 4.00pm

Cheltenham Races

Three days of racing magic - 13th, 14th & 15th November

Three days of great racing. 18 races,the best horses in Europe going head to head. The highlight of the meeting is Saturday's Paddy Power Gold Cup, a race that has been a Cheltenham feature since 1960 and won by many of the sports greatest names.