Stratford-upon-Avon day trip from London
A day trip to Stratford-upon-Avon from London: Anne Hathaway's Cottage, Shakespeare's Birthplace and New Place, a boat on the Avon, the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and Holy Trinity Church, where Shakespeare is buried. Every stop has a typical visit length.
How long do you have?
Map: 1 days
Stratford-upon-Avon in 1 day
Day 1
Anne Hathaway's Cottage
The thatched farmhouse in Shottery where Shakespeare's wife grew up, with cottage gardens and an orchard.
Shakespeare's Birthplace
The timber-framed house on Henley Street where Shakespeare was born in 1564 and grew up.
Shakespeare's New Place
The site of the house where Shakespeare lived and died, now a garden with sculptures and an exhibition.
Avon Boating
River cruises and rowing boats on the Avon from the Bancroft Gardens, run by the same company since the 1890s.
Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Home of the Royal Shakespeare Company on the riverbank, with a tower you can climb for views over the town.
Holy Trinity Church
The riverside parish church where Shakespeare was baptised and is buried, in the chancel.
Getting there
Trains from London Marylebone reach Stratford-upon-Avon in about two hours, some direct. The town centre is a 10-minute walk from the station.
Staying in London? This day fits into those city plans, and in the Trip Builder it is one click under each of them.
When to go to Stratford-upon-Avon
Spring and summer are best for the gardens and the river. Around Shakespeare's birthday on 23 April the town holds celebrations. Winter is quiet, with shorter opening hours.
Plan the rest of your trip
- Where to stay: hotels in Stratford-upon-Avon on Booking.com or Trip.com
- Skip-the-line tickets: museums and sights in Stratford-upon-Avon on Tiqets
- Tours and day trips: things to do in Stratford-upon-Avon on GetYourGuide
- Data on arrival: an eSIM for United Kingdom from Airalo
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Tips for Stratford-upon-Avon
- A combined ticket covers Shakespeare's Birthplace, New Place, Hall's Croft and Anne Hathaway's Cottage.
- Anne Hathaway's Cottage is in Shottery, about 1.5 km away: a 25-minute field walk or a short taxi ride.
- Holy Trinity Church closes to visitors during services and earlier in winter; check its times.
- Book a play at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre if you can stay into the evening.
- Boats on the Avon run mostly from spring to autumn.
Make it your own
Open the guide in Andiamo Places to see every stop on a map with walking directions, move places between days, check opening hours for your dates, and add your own finds. After the trip, your photos become a journal and, if you like, a printed photo book.
Guides are made with the help of AI and public sources such as Wikipedia, and may contain errors. Opening hours and prices change, so check before you go. Spotted a wrong photo, a pin in the wrong place, a missing stop or a better one? Write to andiamotravelapp@gmail.com: the e-mail opens with this guide filled in.
Photo credits
- Anne Hathaway's Cottage: Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK, CC BY 2.0
- Holy Trinity Church: Palickap, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Royal Shakespeare Theatre: Photographer Peter Cook, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Shakespeare's Birthplace: ianpudsey, CC BY 3.0
- Shakespeare's New Place: George Vertue (1684-1746, Public domain
Opening hours change; check before you go. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
