Heritage Mews in Stratford-upon-Avon
42 New Street
Old Town
Stratford-upon- Avon
Warwickshire
CV37 6BX
Shakespeare's Birthplace
Explore the house where Shakespeare was born and grew up, and four other Shakespeare Family Homes in and around Stratford-upon-Avon. Learn about Shakespeare’s fascinating life and times from costumed guides.
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Broadway
A beautiful Cotswold village renowned for its honey-coloured houses, picturesque streets and historic architecture. Great choice of independent shops, restaurants, pubs and antique shops. Footpath leads to the Cotswold Way.
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Kinwarton Dovecote
A lovely and rare 14th-century circular dovecote with metre thick walls, over 580 nesting holes and original rotating ladder, nestled in the heart of the Warwickshire countryside. 10 minutes' drive from Coughton.
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The Dirty Duck
An atmospheric pub by the River Avon, originally known as The Black Swan, frequented by Royal Shakespeare Company actors. Signed photos adorn the walls. Terrace with river views. Beer garden.
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Shakespeare's Schoolroom and Guildhall
Stratford-upon-Avon's 15th century Guildhall is one of Britain's finest surviving medieval Guildhalls, with outstanding half-timbered architecture and rare medieval wall paintings. The upper floor schoolroom...
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Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Home of the world famous Royal Shakespeare Company, creating theatre at its best, performing plays by William Shakespeare as well as works by his contemporaries and plays by today’s writers.
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The Bell Inn, Welford-on-Avon
Award-winning 17th-century dining pub with flagstone flooring, wood ceiling beams and open fires, serving a wide choice of excellent food. Friendly, great atmosphere and a pretty garden with table service...
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Sezincote House & Garden
Sezincote is unique. At the heart of a country estate, stands a 200-year-old Mogul Indian palace, with curving orangery, set in a romantic landscape of temples, grottoes, waterfalls and canals.
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Stanway Fountain & Watergarden
The tallest gravity-fed fountain in the world - a single-jet fountain rising over 300 feet (91 metres) high - set in one of the finest water gardens in England. Open June, July and August.
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Salt, 8 Church Street, Stratford
Fine dining restaurant with one Michelin star. Using the best produce, served in a relaxed atmosphere. Situated in the town centre, 5 minutes’ walk from Heritage Mews. Open Wednesday to Sunday.
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The Seagrave Arms, Weston Subedge
A charming Cotswolds inn and restaurant serving classic British comfort dishes with a contemporary twist, award-winning real local ales and artisan spirits including gin from nearby Cotswold Distillery...
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The Fuzzy Duck
Award-winning contemporary Cotswold gastropub with a sophisticated restaurant using fresh quality produce from the best quality local suppliers. Situated in the pretty hamlet of Armscote, 7 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon.
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The Fuzzy Duck
Award-winning contemporary Cotswold gastropub with a sophisticated restaurant using fresh quality produce from the best quality local suppliers. Situated in the pretty hamlet of Armscote, 7 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon.
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The Ebrington Arms
Award-winning gastropub with home-brewed craft ales and lovely restaurant with real local flavour, in a beautiful unspoilt Cotswold village. Rated UK’s number one village pub by The Times in 2017.
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Stratford-upon-Avon Town Walk
An award-winning, lively and entertaining guided town walk - a great way to explore Stratford-upon-Avon, its history, attractions and fascinating relationship with Shakespeare. Every day. Plus a Ghost...
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Stratford-upon-Avon Greenway
Dedicated 5 mile traffic-free cycling/walking trail (cycle hire available) along Honeybourne disused railway line starting a few minutes' walk from Heritage Mews, passing Milcote (cafe, picnic area) to...
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British Motor Museum
The world's largest collection of historic British cars with over 300 cars on display, interactive exhibitions and dedicated zones on motorsport, design & concepts, royal cars and cars from film and television.
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Upton House & Gardens (National Trust)
A country mansion renovated in the 1920s and home to an extensive private collection of paintings and rare porcelain. Interesting gardens created on terraces down the side of a valley.
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Kenilworth Castle (English Heritage)
This vast medieval fortress and Elizabethan Palace is one of the most spectacular castle ruins in England - climb 18 metres up into the tower - stroll through the authentically recreated Elizabethan Garden...
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Compton Verney Art Gallery & Park
120 acres of stunning ‘Capability’ Brown parkland surround an award-winning art gallery with world-class exhibitions and interesting seasonal events, offering enjoyable ways to experience art and nature...
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Bourton House Garden
Award-winning 3 acre garden featuring imaginative topiary, wide herbaceous borders with rare, unusual and exotic plants, water features, unique shade house and many creatively planted pots. Open June to September.
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Packwood House (National Trust)
Restored timber-framed Tudor manor house famous for its fascinating Yew Garden representing the ‘Sermon on the Mount’, colourful herbaceous borders, kitchen garden, orchard, wild flower meadow and lakeside...
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Coughton Court (National Trust)
An imposing Tudor house set in beautiful gardens with a lake, walled garden, woodland and magnificent views from the Tower. Links to the Gunpowder Plot in 1605 - with priest holes.
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Charlecote Park (National Trust)
A Victorian home set in landscaped parkland overlooking the River Avon. Historic herds of Jacob sheep and fallow deer roam freely. Interesting house interior and outbuildings.Lovely parkland and riverside...
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Baddesley Clinton (National Trust)
A beautifully-preserved Tudor, timber-framed moated manor house with Elizabethan interiors. Originally set in the Forest of Arden and providing sanctuary to persecuted Catholics in the 1590s, with secret...
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Warwick Castle
One of England's best-preserved medieval castles, with dungeons, elegant 17th century Great Hall and State Rooms, 'Victorian Weekend Party', 'Kingmaker', towers, ramparts, beautiful gardens, Birds of Prey Shows and Trebuchet.
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Batsford Arboretum and Falconry Centre
The largest private tree collection in the country, with year round interest, from the first snowdrops in spring through to outstanding autumn colour. The Falconry Centre has daily free-flying demonstrations...
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Redwings Horse Sanctuary
Home to almost 90 rescued horses, ponies and donkeys. Friendly staff, plenty of information about the animals, 'Walk & Talk' tours, cafe and gift shop. Free entry. Open Fridays to Mondays.
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Purity Brewery Tours
Interesting and informative Saturday (10.30am & 2pm) guided tours of this eco-friendly award-winning craft brewery, followed by a tasting session. Named Brewery of the Year for 2018 by The Good Pub Guide.
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The King's Head, Aston Cantlow
A traditional, characterful 15th century village inn with a beer garden, serving good food. In a picturesque village with walks nearby. Visit the church next door where Shakespeare's parents married.
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Stratford's many excellent restaurants
Lambs, Rooftop, No. 9 and Salt in the Michelin guide. The Opposition, Vintner, Hussains, El Greco, Edward Moon, Sorrento, Loxley's, Marlowe’s, Il Moro, The TownHouse, Garrick ..... to name just a few...
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Chipping Campden
A gem of a Cotswold town with an outstanding architectural heritage. Famous for its elegant long, winding High Street lined with beautifully-preserved historic buildings. Good choice of eateries and boutiques/shops.
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The Howard Arms
A glorious Cotswold gastro pub with an award-winning chef and in the 2018 Michelin guide, set in the heart of the idyllic and peaceful village of Ilmington.
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Tailors Restaurant
Award-winning Michelin guide restaurant in the centre of the charming historic town of Warwick. Elegantly presented creative British fine dining in a compact wood-floored restaurant, formerly a tailor's shop.
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The Fleece Inn, Bretforton
A National Trust owned half-timbered medieval farmhouse, home to a traditional English country pub serving delicious locally-sourced food/pub grub and well-known for traditional folk music, Morris dancing...
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The Churchill Arms
A beautiful 17c pub with a contemporary feel, in the Cotswold village of Paxford. A 2018 Michelin guide restaurant serving exceptional food which is all about clever twists to British classics.
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Henley-in-Arden, restaurants, ice cream!
Interesting medieval town with 2 Michelin guide restaurants - The Bluebell 16c inn and Cheal's. A 'must' visit is Henley Ice Cream Parlour, famous for its delicious locally-made ice cream in 50 flavours...
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Snowshill Manor & Garden, National Trust
Cotswold manor house packed with extraordinary treasures collected by Charles Wade - from tiny toys to Samurai armour, musical instruments to fine clocks. Idyllic setting, lovely gardens with splendid...
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Mill Dene Garden
A romantic garden set in a valley around a lovely mill. Hidden paths wind up from the mill-pool and stream through terraced gardens, with fine Cotswold views at the top.
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Coventry Transport Museum
An amazing collection of British motor cars and bikes, covering 150 years of manufacture. See the record breaking Thrust 2. Experience the 4D land speed record simulator. Great for kids and enthusiasts.
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Holy Trinity Church
Situated on the banks of the River Avon, one of England's most beautiful parish churches, where William Shakespeare is buried, in the chancel. A few minutes' walk from Heritage Mews.
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Gloucester Warwickshire Steam Railway
A heritage railway operating steam and heritage diesel trains between Cheltenham Racecourse and Broadway through some of the most spectacular scenery in the Cotswolds – a round trip of 28 miles.
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Cotswold Lavender, Snowshill
English lavender essential oil growers. Visit the farm in June/July to see the lavender fields in bloom. Shop selling lavender gifts, soaps and toiletries. Tearoom. Open daily 9 June to 5 August 2018...
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The Boot Inn
Stylish village pub with a quirky country-chic interior, friendly atmosphere, outside tables and a Modern British menu. Explore the interesting canal basin where the Grand Union and Stratford-upon-Avon canals meet.
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Avon Valley Footpath to Welford-on-Avon
A delightful riverside walk from Stratford to Welford-on-Avon, a picturesque village with thatched cottages, a riverside pub, The Four Alls, and an award-winning 17th century dining pub, The Bell Inn...
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Coventry Cathedral
Inspiring 20th century cathedral built alongside the ruins of the former cathedral, a medieval church, destroyed by bombing during the Second World War. Contains a famous tapestry by Graham Sutherland..
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Wildmoor Spa
A luxurious award-winning spa and health club with an exceptional choice of spa days and spa treatments.
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Anne Hathaway's Cottage
A beautiful 500 year old cottage, with original furniture, where Shakespeare courted his bride-to-be. Anne Hathaway was born in the cottage in 1556. Kitchen and parlour are original medieval construction. Beautiful gardens.
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Hidcote Manor Garden (National Trust)
One of the country’s great gardens, with colourful, intricately designed outdoor ‘rooms’. Explore the maze of narrow paved pathways and discover secret gardens, magnificent vistas and secluded woodland...
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Mary Arden's Farm, Wilmcote
Childhood home of Shakespeare’s mother - a working ‘Tudor’ farm with craft and falconry demonstrations, nature trails, historic buildings, farmyard and rare breeds. A scenic peaceful 3 mile canal-side...
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The Cotswold Way
102 mile National Trail from Chipping Campden and Dover's Hill (where you can park), through Broadway, following the Cotswold escarpment south to Bath and giving wonderful views of the surrounding landscape.
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