Shipston on Stour Things to Do

Cox's Yard is an ideal place to experience Stratford from medieval times right up to the present day. This former historic timber yard has been sympathetically restored and transformed into an unique leisure venue. Today it inc... more

Stratford Picture House is a stylish modern cinema with open spaces and natural wood floors, a much lighter feel from some of the more dark and dingy theaters. The bar hosts regular "Art in the Bar" exhibitions of local artist... more

Proudly proclaiming the fact that it is "Europe's largest", the Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm affords a peaceful retreat away from all things Shakespearean. Hundreds of butterflies can be viewed at close quarters, many of... more

Egon Ronay recommended this 18th-century pub—a pub where there is every chance of rubbing shoulders with Shakespearean actors and that is only 100 yards from the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. This two-name pub has two separate are... more

If you are looking for a day out in the open, a bit of drama and the chance to place a bet or two, look no further than Stratford Racecourse. Steeple chasing has taken place here for almost 250 years with 15 meetings held each... more

Nash's House, once owned by Thomas Nash, the first husband of Shakespeare's granddaughter Elizabeth, contains fine examples of 17th-century tapestries and oak furniture. The garden of this beautiful half-timbered house, with it... more

This Cotswold manor house, a National Trust property, houses a very unusual museum of differing items - a collection of craftsmanship from around the world. The collection includes items such as clocks, Japanese Armour, toys, w... more

Coughton Court has been the home of the Throckmorton family since they built it around 1530. It holds a unique place in English history with its close connections with the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. Behind the Tudor Gatehouse hou... more

In striking contrast to the typical 15th-century style of this area sits Stratford Town Hall. It owes its classic stone design to the fact that it was completely re-built in the 18th century. The original building, which housed... more

The Welcombe Hills is a delightful area, not far from Stratford-upon-Avon town center, is best approached on foot from the parking area in Ingon Lane just off the Warwick Road. From here it takes about ten minutes to reach the... more