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Warwick Castle
A medieval castle built by William the Conqueror in 1068, situated on the banks of the River Avon in Warwickshire.
13 km · about 25 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Stratford-upon-Avon works well as a base: 10 minutes from Wilmcote, 13km from Warwick Castle.
Stratford-upon-Avon is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 30,495, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Stratford-upon-Avon sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Stratford-upon-Avon to your route.
Stratford-upon-Avon ( ... AY-vən), also known simply as Stratford, is a market town and civil parish in the Stratford-on-Avon District, in the county of Warwickshire, in the West Midlands region of England. It is situated on the River Avon, 91 miles (146 km) north-west of London, 22 miles (35 km) south-east ofRead more
Birmingham and 8 miles (13 km) south-west of Warwick. The town is the southernmost point of the Arden area at the northern extremity of the Cotswolds. At the 2021 census Stratford had a population of 30,495.
Stratford was inhabited originally by Britons before Anglo-Saxons and remained a village before the 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.
Stratford is a popular tourist destination, owing to being the birthplace and burial place of the playwright and poet William Shakespeare, who is widely regarded as the national poet of England. It receives approximately 2.7 million visitors a year. The Royal Shakespeare Company resides in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.
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Stratford-upon-Avon is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.1917 latitude, -1.7073 longitude.
Stratford-upon-Avon has a population of approximately 30,495 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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A medieval castle built by William the Conqueror in 1068, situated on the banks of the River Avon in Warwickshire.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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The original car culture cafe and social space set in a stunning Warwickshire farmhouse, drawing enthusiasts from across the UK.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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Home to the world's largest collection of historic British cars with over 400 vehicles at the Gaydon Heritage Centre.
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Guided tours of Aston Martin's state-of-the-art manufacturing facility where DB11 and Vantage models are hand-built.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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A wool-trade gem with a curving High Street of golden terraces and the arched 17th-century Market Hall.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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A folly castle crowning the Cotswold escarpment at 1,024 feet, with views across 16 counties from the second-highest point.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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Off-road driving experience at Jaguar Land Rover's headquarters on a purpose-built terrain course.
22 km · about 25 min drive
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A timeless hilltop hamlet famed for its lavender fields and the eccentric manor of collector Charles Wade.
24 km · about 30 min drive
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