You may not have heard of Stratford, or more correctly, Stratford-upon-Avon, but you've almost certainly heard of William Shakespeare. Stratford-upon-Avon was Shakespeare's birthplace and is a major UK tourist destination. It lies on the River Avon, about 22 miles south east of Birmingham and 8 miles to the west of Warwick.
Stratford-upon-Avon is home to England's Royal Shakespeare Theatre, which was completed in 1932, and is home to the Royal Shakespeare Company. The village also boasts among its tourist attractions five houses that are related to Shakespeare's life. They are all owned and maintained by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. These homes include Hall's Croft, Nash's House, New Place, Anne Hathaway's Cottage, and Mary Arden's House (Palmer's Farm).
Stratford-upon-Avon certainly offers the tourist a chance to see a real-life slice of history. Transportation to the area is relatively easy, as it is accessible from the junction of 15 and the M40 motorway. If you're transporting a large group, it may be advisable to use a coach hire service. There are also rail lines running from nearby Birmingham and London.
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