Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford upon Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare, is within easy travelling distance of Crossways Farm. Steeped in culture and history and set in the beautiful rural Warwickshire countryside on the banks of the river Avon, it is one of the most important tourist destinations in the UK. A visit to Stratford is a must for a taste of Olde England.
BRIDGE STREET
For many people this is the first site of the town centre. A long, broad sweeping street which houses
the flags of the nations during the Shakespeare Birthday Parade.
HIGH STREET
A central street with many excellent shops and Nash House where Shakespeare lived.
BANCROFT GARDENS
The Bancroft Gardens are in front of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and alongside the River Avon.
It has a holiday atmosphere with open-air entertainers and is the home of the new Commemorative Fountain
to mark the 800th Anniversary of Stratford being granted its Market Rights by King Richard The Lionheart.
COMMEMORATIVE FOUNTAIN
Made for the 800th Celebration of the granting of the Charter for Market Rights by King Richard I in 1196.
This fountain, made of stainless steel and brass, was opened by the Queen in November 1996. It is
positioned in The Bancroft Gardens at the lower end of Sheep Street.
THE FERRY
It's one of the classic old chain ferries, of the winding manual type. Built in 1937 it was the last of
its sort to be made and used in Britain. The Ferry takes you from the Dirty Duck side of the river Avon
to the other side which offers you the a peaceful waterside walk where you can visit the Butterfly Farm
and have a Mexican meal at Cafe Sol.