Plan Your Visit
Interactive town map, detailed train times, parking guides, and everything you need to make the most of your time in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Town Map
Click any marker to see details. The town centre is very compact — most attractions are within a comfortable 15-minute walk of each other.
Arriving by Train
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Key Routes
At the Station
- Book online at nationalrail.co.uk or via the Trainline app
- Advance tickets from £10 single (London)
- Off-peak return from London typically £25–40
- Railcard holders save up to 1/3 — always worth using
- Ticket machine on the platform for last-minute travel
- Waiting room with seating and heating
- Accessible toilets and level access throughout
- Taxi rank directly outside the station entrance
- Bicycle storage racks at the station
- Short-stay pick-up / drop-off area on Station Road
- Shakespeare's Birthplace — 10 min via Alcester Road & Wood Street
- Town centre / Market Place — 8 min via Alcester Road
- RSC Theatre & Waterside — 15 min via Bridge Street
- Holy Trinity Church — 18 min through Old Town
- Bancroft Gardens — 14 min down Bridge Street to the river
Parking in Stratford
Stratford has several well-located car parks and a Park & Ride service. Town centre parks fill quickly on summer weekends — arrive early or use Park & Ride to avoid the queues.
The largest and most central car park, a short walk from the Market Place and Shakespeare's Birthplace. Pay & Display. Includes dedicated Blue Badge spaces on every level.
Situated right by the River Avon and Bancroft Gardens, this surface car park is ideal for the RSC Theatre, Holy Trinity Church, and the riverside. Often busy on performance days — arrive early.
A slightly less busy alternative to Rother Street, a five-minute walk from the town centre. Good for avoiding the queues on peak summer days. Pay & Display.
A smaller surface car park on the approach from the A422, with free short-stay parking. Perfect for popping into the town for a quick visit or lunch. The two-hour limit is strictly enforced.
Additional overflow parking by the recreation ground, activated during busy events and festival weekends. A pleasant riverside walk brings you into the town centre in about 12 minutes.
Conveniently located adjacent to the railway station, making it useful if you're dropping someone off or picking them up, or if you prefer walking in via the station approach road.
Blue Badge holders can park free of charge for up to three hours in most Pay & Display car parks. On-street Blue Badge parking is permitted for up to three hours on yellow lines where no loading restriction applies. Please display your badge and clock when parked.
Getting Around Town
| Method | Best For | Details | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🚶 Walking | Town centre, Birthplace, RSC, Holy Trinity | The entire town centre is compact — all key sights within 15 minutes | Free |
| 🚲 Cycling | Anne Hathaway's Cottage, riverside path | Stratford Bike Hire near the canal basin · Cycle path to Shottery | From £10/day |
| 🚕 Taxi | Mary Arden's Farm (3 miles), evenings | Ranks at the station & Bridge Street · Uber also operates in the area | Metered |
| 🚌 Bus | Warwick, Leamington Spa, villages | Stagecoach X20 and local routes · Bus stop on Bridge Street | From £2 |
| 🚢 Boat | Scenic riverside sightseeing | Avon Boating and Bancroft Cruisers · Depart from Bancroft Gardens | From £5 |
Accommodation
- The Arden Hotel — Waterside, opposite the RSC
- Macdonald Alveston Manor — Elizabethan manor house
- Stratford Manor Hotel — Country hotel, edge of town
- Holiday Inn Express — Central, great value
- Best Western Grosvenor — Warwick Road
- White Sails Guest House — 4-star B&B
- YHA Stratford-upon-Avon from £20/night
- Numerous B&Bs throughout the town
- Self-catering cottages in surrounding villages
- Camping at Riverside Caravan Park