subject: Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace And Stay At The Stratford Hotels. [print this page] Visitors from all over the world come to Stratford to stay at Stratford hotels and sample the delights of this beautiful Elizabethan village where the great playwright was born.
Set in the middle of Warwickshire, upon the beautiful River Avon, Stratford provides the perfect opportunity to stay in one of the Stratford hotels and soak in the atmosphere of the town where Shakespeare was born and lived for much of his life. There are five houses to see which cover different features of his life, including the world famous Ann Hathaway's cottage. The half timbered frontage of many of the houses provides a marvellous photo opportunity for a memento of your stay. You could also catch a performance by the Royal Shakespeare Company, at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, where the actors are renowned for their prowess, but remember that tickets are always in great demand.
On leaving one of the many Stratford hotels, there are other things to do once you have seen all that Shakespeare can offer. Europe's largest butterfly farm is here, and imagine the delight of you and your children as you watch a stunning swallowtail butterfly emerge from its chrysalis, or land gently on your hand! Or you could travel into the heart of England's beautiful countryside, the Cotswolds, and visit the numerous villages which have flowered out of the natural limestone over the years, each with its own individual character .You could easily spend a day in the stunning countryside, and come back for more.
If one of your Stratford hotels is near the centre of town, walking is one of the best ways to get around. The town centre is closed to traffic so getting around is easy, as most attractions are a short walk away, as is the River Avon, where you can boat and feed the swans. There is a wide range of tea rooms in the town centre, including the award winning Bensons, which is also a restaurant. You can also return to one of the numerous Stratford hotels for afternoon tea.
In the evening, the Stratford hotels are a perfect venue to get ready. I recommend Stratford's premier scar attraction, the Wyrd Museum, home of the creepy Bombay family, if you dare! Their dreadful secrets begin to unfold beneath your eyes at the evening soiree. If that is not enough for you, go on to the Creaky Cauldron where you can follow a ghost tour. Stratford is old and historic, so ghosts and haunted happenings abound . The Stratford hotels will have details for you.
