Recent falls in the value of the pound sterling allow the Stratford upon Avon US visitor an opportunity to some tax free bargains.

Most Stratford upon Avon retail stores accept credit cards. But its worth checking with your credit card company (before leaving the US) to ask if they impose additional charges for purchases made in English pounds, some do.

Stratford upon Avon offers a wide choice in shopping, antiquarian items are in high demand by US visitors.Stratford upon Avon has many stores specialising in antiques.These shops are mainly situated in Stratford upon Avon town centre.

If it is larger antique items you are interested in there are several 'Antique Barns', these are large out of town stores often trading out of barn buildings selling larger antique items. Closest of these may be the Antiques Centre, Bidford Road Dodwell (4 miles) or the Antiques Barn, near Mickleton village (7 miles)

Stratford upon Avon town centre is home to many designer clothes stores where you can buy the latest in British fashion, Wood Street and Bridge Street are home to many of these stores. Look out for stores advertising tax free shopping.

A visit to the Maybird shopping mall on Birmingham Road will be an introduction for US visitors to modern Stratford upon Avon. Home to many large retail stores with large free car parks.

Tax free shopping; US and other, non eu-country visitors can reclaim the sales tax (VAT) paid on purchases made in the UK. Most UK goods carry vat currently 15%.

Keep receipts for all purchases, these will be required for your tax reclaim form. Your tax reclaim form will need to be stamped by UK Customs when you leave the UK and within 3 months from the end of the month in which you purchased your goods.

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