Stratford-on-Avon District

England

Beautiful place
Such a unusable land mark
Chesterton Windmill by night
is a market town and civil parish in Warwickshire, England, on the River Avon, 101 miles (163 km) north west of London, 22 miles (35 km) south east of Birmingham, and 8 miles (13 km) south west of Warwick Stratford was originally inhabited by Anglo-Saxons and remained a village before lord of the manor, John of Coutances, set out plans to develop it into a town in 1196. In that same year, Stratford was granted a charter from King Richard I to hold a weekly market in the town, giving it its status as a market town. As a result, Stratford experienced an increase in trade and commerce as well as urban expansion.
Hall's Croft is a building in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, which was owned by William Shakespeare's daughter, Susanna Hall, and her husband Dr John Hall whom she married in 1607. The building is listed grade I,and now contains a collection of 16th- and 17th-century paintings and furniture. There is also an exhibition about Doctor John Hall and the obscure medical practices of the period. The property includes a dramatic walled garden which contains a variety of plant life that John Hall may have used in his treatments. John and Susanna Hall later moved to New Place, which William Shakespeare left to his daughter after his death.

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Stratford-upon-Avon showing a house, heritage architecture and street scenes
Stratford-upon-Avon
Known for Friendly people, Entertainment and Theaters
Take a tour of the birthplace of England’s most famous playwright and see a production at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in this charming market town.

Reasons to visit

  • Royal Shakespeare Theatre
  • Shakespeare's Birthplace
  • Anne Hathaway's Cottage
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Warwick Castle which includes a castle, heritage architecture and views
Warwick
Known for Friendly people, Historical and Bars
Located on the banks of the River Avon, this historic county town is famous for being home to William the Conqueror’s vast medieval castle.

Reasons to visit

  • Warwick Castle
  • British Motor Museum
  • The Warwickshire
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Alcester
Known for Dining, Friendly people and Bars
Get away to relaxing Alcester! Enjoy the bars, countryside, and theater.

Reasons to visit

  • Ragley Hall
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Old manor house, Southam, Warwickshire
Southam
Venture to sights like Burton Dassett Country Park and Southam Library as you discover Southam.
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Halford near Shipston on Stour, Warwickshire, England
Shipston on Stour
Known for Friendly people, Dining and Bars
Explore quaint Shipston on Stour: its bars, library, castle, and more!
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Henley-in-Arden
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