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Stratford-Upon-Avon
Attractions: What To Do In Stratford-Upon-Avon by Arthur
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About
Stratford-upon-Avon:
Stratford-upon-Avon
is a very famous town located in the South Warwickshire, England.
Upon-Avon means that the town actually lies on the River called as Avon.
The town belongs to the similarly named district; District of
Stratford-upon-Avon. According to the population report of 2001, the town
had a population of 23,676. This town is considered to be a real tourist
spot because of many facts. The town got much popularity because of the
fact that it is the birthplace of one of the most admired writers of all
time; William Shakespeare.
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Another interesting fact
about Stratford-upon-Avon is that almost 3 millions visitors come here,
from all parts of the world, every year. Out of these 3 million people,
many use to come to visit the birthplace of William Shakespeare. The
town provides excellent landscape views as well since it is set in the
countryside; Warwickshire.
Attractions
of Stratford-upon-Avon
The
birthplace of William Shakespeare; Stratford-upon-Avon warmly welcomes
all its visitor; almost 3 million visitors per year. It is considered
to be a fantastic tourist spot in UK. The access to Stratford-upon-Avon
is quite easy from either bus, train or your car. If you are having a
short break during your busy work, then this is the ideal place for you
to be. Stratford-upon-Avon usually conducts many exciting events for
its visitors like art events, music events, theatres, racing etc.
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There
are many attractions in Stratford-upon-Avon, some of the most interesting
attractions are:
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Halls Croft:
Named
after Dr. John Hall, the Halls Croft is a really attractive 16th
Century house that includes exciting paintings and furniture. Dr. John
Hall was married to Susanna; the daughter of William Shakespeare. The
Hall will take you to the time of William Shakespeare. The Hall is open
for all the days of the year except from 23-26 of December.
Anne
Hathaway Cottage:
This
cottage is one of the most famous cottages in the world. It is the childhood
home of the wife of Shakespeare. It was owned by the descendants of the
Anne Hathaway until the 19th Century. An interesting fact about the
cottage is that it still houses the original Anne Hathaway Bed. If you
go outside the cottage, you will find a beautiful garden with trees and
a beautiful sculpture. Similar to the Halls Croft, the cottage is only
closed during 23-26 December.
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River Avon:
If
you come at Stratford-upon-Avon then you must visit the river Avon,
because of which the town got its name. You can go for a boat trip to
get closer to this wonderful river or you can walk beside it. You walk
beside this river or you take a boat trip, you will certainly see many
worth seeing sights in both cases. You may also find many live
entertainers from the Royal Shakespeare Theatre near the river.
Shakespeare's
Birthplace:
Shakespeare's
Birthplace is probably the most visited place of the town of
Stratford-upon-Avon. He was born in 1564 in the half-timbered house and
the house was owned by the family until the 19th century.
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The
house gives an insight of the life of William Shakespeare from his
childhood. The house also contains Shakespeare exhibition which
gives complete information about the work of William Shakespeare. The
house contains a beautiful garden and it is open for all the days of the
work except 23-26 of December.
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