Stratford-upon-Avon is a cultural landmark situated in Warwickshire, England along the river Avon. This iconic town is the home of the Royal Shakespeare Company, making for a popular tourist attraction serving more than two million guests per year. Stratford-upon-Avon is located 160 kilometres north-west of London and is most renowned as the birthplace of William Shakespeare.

Stratford-upon-Avon is a tourist town anchored by the illustrious Royal Shakespeare Theatre and a concentration of supplemental buildings including Blenheim Palace, Charlecote Park, the Holy Trinity Church and Anne Hathaway’s Cottage. Tudor World is one of the most popular attractions, visually transporting visitors through the period during which Shakespeare lived. Famous architectural streets such as Henley Street and exclusive shopping plazas such as the Maybird Centre balance the allure of this comprehensive historical destination.

Stratford-upon-Avon is conveniently situated along the M40 motorway, making for easy access by car. The Stratford-upon-Avon Parkway railway station serves for public transit routing from Birmingham and London. The town also boasts a ferry and numerous cycling paths.

Stratford-upon-Avon began as a town of merchants and commerce and was originally an important gateway for the British canal system. A small wooden building constructed in 1769 served as the first official theatre of the town.