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The Mad MuseumThe MAD (Mechanical Art and Design) Museum is the only specialist attraction of its kind in the UK. Based in the centre of Stratford upon Avon, the museum was launched in March 2012 and showcases the world’s finest pieces of Kinetic Art and Automata belonging to pioneering artists from all four corners of the globe.www.themadmuseum.co.uk

Tudor WorldTudor World is an unusual small independent museum set within a Tudor property in the heart of Stratford upon Avon. The only museum in the country devoted to the Tudors, it does not have artefacts or period furniture but instead recreates different areas of Tudor lifewww.falstaffexperience.co.uk

Butterfly FarmEnjoy the unique pleasure of watching hundreds of the world’s most spectacular and colourful butterflies flying all around. You can see them feeding and flying in a wonderful tropical environment.www.butterflyfarm.co.uk

STRATFORD UPON AVON - HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

Welcome to Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare, steeped in culture and history. 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. It is the perfect place for a vacation or short break. Using the Stratford district as a base, you can enjoy the delights not only of Shakespeare’s hometown, but also the nearby surrounding shire counties of Oxfordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. Enjoy Blenheim Palace and the Cotswolds to the south, Worcester and the Malverns to the west, Warwick Castle and Henley in Arden to the north, and all within an hour’s journey of Stratford itself.

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Warwick CastleExplore Warwick Castle, where you’ll be surrounded by jaw-dropping history, magic, myth and adventure! Dating back to 914, Warwick Castle has stood as an impressive Mediaveal Fortress on the banks of the river Avon for the last 1100 years. Attacked in 1264, besieged in 1642 and damaged by fire in 1871, the castle has survived the changing fortunes of history and remains one of the most well-preserved Mediaveal castles in the UK.www.warwick-castle.com

Stratford Town WalksThere is a guided town walk every day of the year (even Christmas Day!). Each Guide provides walks and tours that are informative, interesting and entertaining. www.stratfordtownwalk.co.uk

Shakespeare BirthplaceWe offer a unique Shakespeare centred experience with outstanding archive and library collections, inspiring educational and literary event programmes and five wonderful houses all directly relating to Shakespeare.www.shakespeare.org.uk

Royal Shakespeare CompanyWe offer a range of tours to bring you closer to the world of theatre and find out more about the history behind the Royal Shakespeare Company Tours last approximately one hour and can be booked in advance online or by calling the RSC Box Office. Please note, certain tours are only available on selected dateswww.rsc.org.uk