Stratford Upon Avon Information
About Statford Upon Avon
The local district is named after the town, but the district is called Stratford On Avon whereas the town is officially called Stratford upon Avon. It's early origins were that of an Anglo-Saxon town, which grew into a market town. he name Stratford means street-ford. In Roman times this was a crossing point, a ford, over the Avon.
As of the last Census in 2001 the population is 23,676, but due to major redevelopment of the town in recent years, that figure is likely to have increased.
The town is most famous as the birthplace of William Shakespeare (April 1564-1616) an English Poet and playwright. He wrote approximately 38 plays and 154 sonnets, and many other poems. He is often referred to as the 'Bard of Avon' or more simply as 'The Bard'.
The town enjoys a modest night life, and boasts a wide range of high Quality resturants, both in the main town and in the surrounding countryside.
Attractions
• Royal Shakespeare Theatre
• Shakespeare's Birthplace
• Ann Hathaway's Cottage
• The Butterfly Farm
• Stratford Race Course
• New Place/Nash's House
• Halls Croft
• Falstaff's Experience
Restaurants
• Lambs (Sheep Street)
• The Oppo (Sheep Street)
• The Vintner (Sheep Street)
• No.1 Shakespeare Street (Birmingham Road)
• Ripple Cafe (Bankcroft)
Pubs/Bars/Clubs
• The Bureau
• Celebrities ABV
• Chicago Rock Cafe
• The Hole in the Wall
• The One Elm
• Oscar's
• Ripple
• Shakespearience
• The Windmill
Stratford Upon Avon Links
Stratford On Avon Council - Stratford Upon Avon & District Council web site.
