Stratford upon Avon a City Guide Welcome to my page all about Stratford Upon Avon is a city steeped in history and cultural traditions. Was the birthplace of William Shakespeare, Stratford-upon-Avon has always been a tourist paradise for people from around the world fascinating to learn more about the famous bard, where he lived at the place where he was buried .
But the city has two key historical and modern theaters in malls, ghost tours and haunted houses, while offering relaxing boat trips on the Avon River, to hiking in the beautiful countryside around Stratford. The history of the city is as old as the 7th century, the city founded by the Saxons, the word which means Ford Straet by the Roman road, and Avon is a Celtic word meaning river or water.
By the 12th century the village had been transformed into a city, and therefore it soon became a bustling town with various trades present. So a brief history of the city, but as I said earlier the city has many other advantages, such as the Royal Shakespeare Company, the world famous theater known for its Shakespearean plays and productions. Its main objective is to keep the public informed of Shakespeare, but it also hosts the work of other playwrights and artists from around the world.
If you are a spectator of the theater, then you will not be disappointed, as the Royal Shakespeare Company employs approximately 500 people, and uses the latest technologies such as "CAD" designs for her set design, and no detail is left up to chance 'to the performers wear wigs. But if you prefer to do something else while Stratford has a variety of attractions, including Stratford Butterfly Farm, home to the farm of Europe's largest butterfly, or visit the Bancroft Gardens, and while there take a relaxing cruise of the River Avon. Or take what is known as Riverside Drive, which is a great way to explore the city, the distance was about 1-2 miles along the stony paths.
Then, a visit would not be complete without a visit to the birthplace of William Shakespeare and the Holy Trinity Church, where Shakespeare was baptized and was buried, the more you can visit Anne Hathaways cottage in Shottery.
If its dark history of the city you're after, there are the museums, you can visit, as Creaky Cauldron, which, as history says will be the most haunted museum in England.
If you want us to leave while the city of Stratford Walk can offer ghost tours and cruises (go your own risk!), And the experience Falstaff can you take to "Shrieve` s construction and the museum says the most haunted building in the United Kingdom.
Goals is enough on certain events and places of interest, what about the experience all-round importance of eating and shopping in Stratford, once again you have a mix of antiques that you expect to sell you art and souvenirs, to modern complexes like Maybird Centre has a number of famous brands under its roof. And you should not forget the famous open-air markets, such as Stratford Farmers Market, held in Rother Street, where you can buy local products such as chutneys and cheeses.
The restaurants think you will find that the city has a good choice for all tastes and budgets, Indian to Chinese to Thai, and of course Italian and French to English traditional restaurants "as might be expected, most with was located in and around Ely Street, which is only about 4 minutes walk from the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.
There is something for art lovers and music from Stratford, various art galleries are scattered throughout the city, but the two main ones are located in Henley Street and Chapel Street, and have wide selections on view of watercolors, prints and more sculptures and art objects on view. But if you want entertainment, then you must visit Cox's Yard located at Br
Posted on August 23, 2010.