Stay Play Explore visitor attractions in Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon
Choose three out of this fabulous selection of visitor attractions:
Warwick Castle
Warwick Castle is a magical, action-packed and unforgettable day out for all the family!
See sensational shows, weird and wonderful characters, heaps of gruesome history, awesome birds of prey and a mighty trebuchet. And it’s all set in 64 acres of beautiful grounds and gardens.
Visit time: full day
Offer: Day entry for 2 adults and 2 children
T&Cs
Tickets are not transferable, and are only valid for entry to Warwick Castle.
Address: Stables Car Park (CV34 4QU) Off Castle Lane. Express parking - next to Admissions. £10.00
Stratford Road Car Park (CV34 6AH) Off Stratford Road. Standard parking - 5 - 10 minute walk from Admissions. £6.00
Shakespeare's Birthplace
Stand where genius was born. The childhood home of William Shakespeare is a very special place that everyone should set foot in at least once in their lives. Famous Beyond Words – our introductory exhibition exploring the extraordinary story of William Shakespeare, the boy from Stratford-upon-Avon who became a household name all over the world. Costumed guides will show you around the house, talk about the family's colourful history and answer all your questions. Our resident actors will bring your favourite Shakespearian characters to life.
Visit time: 1 hour +
Offer: Day entry for 2 adults and 2 children
T&Cs
Open daily 26th March till 2nd September 09:00-17:00; Open all year round except Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Address: Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6QW. There are a number of pay and display car parks in Stratford-upon-Avon town centre, as well as a Park and Ride which is signposted from the A46.
Stratford Butterfly Farm
Walk amongst some of the world’s most beautiful and colourful butterflies in a unique rainforest environment of tropical blossom, splashing waterfalls and fish-filled pools. In the Discovery Zone observe the amazing life-cycle of a butterfly, within the emerging case you may even see a butterfly hatch from its pupa! Minibeast Metropolis is teeming with life and home to a variety of wonderful creatures and an amazing leafcutter ant colony, one of the largest on display in the UK!
Visit time: 1 hour +
Offer: Day entry for 2 adults and 2 children
T&Cs
Open daily Monday-Sunday. Summer Time 10am-6pm last entry 5.30pm. Winter Time 10am- Dusk, please check website for last entry times as they vary during Autumn and Winter. Closed Christmas Day.
Address: Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm, Swans Nest Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 7LS. There are a number of pay and display car parks in Stratford-upon-Avon town centre, as well as a Park and Ride which is signposted from the A46.
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The MAD Museum
The quirky attraction, located in the centre of Stratford upon Avon, houses around 60 interactive weird and wonderful machines and is the UK’s only mechanical art attraction. Think of a mixture between Wallace and Gromit, Heath Robinson and Scrapheap Challenge. The hands-on hideaway combines inspirational creativity, witty design and engineering ingenuity. The pieces on display have all been sourced from creators around the world, and nearly everything is interactive, meaning kids (and big kids!) can get stuck in.
Visit time: 1 hour +
Offer: 2 adults and 2 children. Access for the whole day and free family activity sheets
T&Cs
Open every day, all year (except around the Christmas period). Please refer to The MAD Museum's website for the relevant opening times. Last entry 30-minutes before closing time.
Address: 4-5 Henley Street, Statford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. CV37 6PT. There are a number of pay and display car parks in Stratford-upon-Avon town centre, as well as a Park and Ride which is signposted from the A46.
British Motor Museum
Home to the world’s largest collection of historic British cars, from the very first Land Rover to Lady Penelope’s FAB1. Family fun whatever the weather! Experience the sights, sounds and stories of the British motor industry. Dedicated zones on Motorsport, Design & Concepts, Jaguar, Land Rover and film cars. Over 400 cars to discover, interactive exhibits, family activities, outdoor play area, cafe and extensive programme of motoring events.
Offer: Day entry for 2 adults and 2 children
T&Cs
Museum is open daily 10am - 5pm. Last admission to the Museum and Collections Centre is 4.30pm. Closed 24 December 2017 - 1 January 2018 inclusive.
Stay, Play, Explore vouchers are NOT VALID during these dates: Classic & Vintage Commercial Show 10 June 2018, BMW Festival 12 August 2018, Retro Truck Show 9 September 2018, Great Electric Train Show 13 & 14 October 2018.
Address: British Motor Museum, Banbury Road, Gaydon, Warwickshire, CV35 0BJ. Ample free parking on-site.
Royal Shakespeare Company
Discover the magic of theatre-making in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s award-winning interactive exhibition, The Play’s The Thing.
Explore a treasure trove of costumes and props from our stages and get up close to a rare copy of Shakespeare’s First Folio.
Get hands-on with our A-Z of Shakespeare, take a seat at the Director's desk, try on costumes in the digital dressing room and make your RSC acting debut on our virtual stage.
Shining a spotlight on the creativity behind the scenes, there are plenty of interactive activities and fascinating displays to entertain the whole family.
Offer: Offer: Day entry to The Play’s The Thing for 2 adults and 2 children
T&Cs
Open daily Monday to Sunday. Monday – 11am – 7pm (last entry 6pm), Tuesday – Saturday – 10.20am – 7pm (last entry 6pm), Sunday – 10.20am – 5pm (last entry 4pm). Closed Christmas Day.
Address: Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Waterside, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 6BB. There are a number of pay and display car parks in Stratford-upon-Avon town centre, as well as a Park and Ride which is signposted from the A46.
You're spoilt for choice:
Shakespeare's New Place
Shakespeare’s grand family home. The site of William Shakespeare’s grand family home has been transormed into a contemporary heritage landmark where visitors can connect with the playwright on the very ground where he lived for almost 20 years. Sculptures conjure up the world that influenced Shakespeare, and his enduring influence in our world today. Wander into the restored sunken Tudor Knot Garden, and the Great Garden beyond, with its sweeping lawns, herbaceous borders, and famous mulberry trees.
Visit time: 1 hour +
Offer: Day entry for 2 adults and 2 children
T&Cs
Open daily 26th March till 2nd September 10.00 - 17.00 Open all year round except Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Address: Chapel Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6EP. There are a number of pay and display car parks in Stratford-upon-Avon town centre, as well as a Park and Ride which is signposted from the A46.
Mary Arden's Farm
This was the family home of Shakespeare's mother Mary Arden. Step back in time with the sights, sounds and smells of a real working Tudor farm. Meet costumed residents as they go about their daily tasks of cooking, tending crops and feeding the rare breed animals. Discover how people lived and worked according to the farming calendar. Watch falconry displays, explore the countryside and nature trails, and get ‘hands-on’ with rural crafts and traditional pastimes.
Visit time: up to a day
Offer: Day entry for 2 adults and 2 children
T&Cs
Open daily 26th March till 2nd September 10:00 - 17:00
Address: Featherbed Lane, Wilmcote, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 9UN. There is limited, free on-site parking available at Mary Arden's Farm.
Anne Hathaway's Cottage
Family home of Shakespeare’s wife. Discover where the young William Shakespeare courted his future bride at the most romantic of the Shakespeare Houses set in rural Shottery. This is a thatched Tudor gem nestling in nine acres of grounds including the award-winning cottage gardens and heritage orchards. Stroll along the woodland walk, listen to Shakespearian verse in the sonnet arbour and tour the cottage itself which still has some original family furniture. Guides conduct you through the 600 year old interior and tell the famous Hathaway/Shakespeare love story.
Visit time: up to 2 hours
Offer: Day entry for 2 adults and 2 children
T&Cs
Open daily 26th March till 2nd September open 09:00 - 17.00 Open all year round except Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Address: Cottage Lane, Shottery, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 9HH. There is a pay and display car park a short walk from Anne Hathaway's Cottage, in Cottage Lane, Shottery, CV37 9HH.
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Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall
Best Visitor Attraction 2017 - Coventry & Warwickshire Tourism and Culture Awards
Discover where William Shakespeare was educated and inspired to become the world's greatest playwright. Sit in the room he sat as a pupil and experience the space where he first watched performances by the greatest actors of the day. Participate in a Tudor Schoolroom lesson and brush up on your Latin! The town’s Guildhall, home to a series of rare medieval wall paintings, provides a history of the building and over 400 years of civic history.
Visit time: 1 hour +
Offer: Day entry for 2 adults and 2 children
T&Cs
Open daily from 10.00am* to 5.00pm
*11.00am weekdays during school term time (school lessons continue to be taught in the Guildhall each morning during term time).
Address: Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall, Church Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 6HB. There are a number of pay and display car parks in Stratford-upon-Avon town centre, as well as a Park and Ride which is signposted from the A46.
Hall's Croft
Home of Shakespeare’s daughter. Admire the elegant Jacobean home of Susanna and her wealthy physician husband, Dr John Hall. With the help and direction of house guides, take in the exquisite carved furniture, paintings, and apothecary’s equipment, all creating a fascinating showcase of 17th-century affluence and comfort. Relax in the tranquil walled gardens and see the medicinal herbs as used by Dr Hall in his remedies.
Visit time: up to 1 hour
Offer: Day entry for 2 adults and 2 children
T&Cs
Open daily 26th March till 2nd September 2018 10:00 - 17:00 Open all year round except Christmas Day and Boxing Day
Address: Old Town, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6BG. There are a number of pay and display car parks in Stratford-upon-Avon town centre, as well as a Park and Ride which is signposted from the A46.
