Name: Stratford Town Walk
Rating: 5.0

Stratford Town Walk

Swan Fountain, Opposite corner Sheep Street, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6BA, England

1-90 Years

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Stratford Town Walk is a guided walking tour experience in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon, led by professional and award-winning guides. It offers lively, entertaining, and informative walks that bring the town’s history and stories to life. Running since 2002, it is considered one of Stratford-upon-Avon’s premier walking tour experiences.

The attraction offers daily Town Walks that explore Stratford’s historic streets and its strong connection with William Shakespeare, from his Birthplace to his grave. It also features a popular Ghost Walk, held on Saturdays and at Halloween, focusing on Stratford’s darker history through theatrical storytelling. Additional activities include private bespoke tours, themed walks such as Town Walk with ghost stories and Walking Without Will (a non-Shakespeare tour).

The Town Walk costs £10 for adults, £5 for children aged 8–15, and is free for children under 8. The Ghost Walk costs £12 for adults and £6 for children, and may not be suitable for under 8s. Private and bespoke tours are available, with pricing provided on request rather than fixed packages.

Overall, Stratford Town Walk offers a rich and engaging way to explore one of England’s most historic towns. The knowledgeable guides, strong storytelling, and flexible tour options make each walk memorable and enjoyable. It is an ideal experience for first-time visitors, Shakespeare fans, families, and anyone wanting to discover Stratford-upon-Avon in an authentic and entertaining way.

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Town Walk: The Town Walk is a lovely way to explore Stratford, its history, attractions and fascinating relationship with William Shakespeare. Whether you are a local or visitor this highly acclaimed premier walking tour offers a unique way to create lasting memories as you immerse yourself in the beauty of Stratford upon Avon. As you walk in William Shakespeare’s footsteps from Birthplace to grave, along the historic spine of ancient Stratford, your guide will unravel the Shakespeare story.
Ghost Walk: Join Edward or the Man in Black for a magical walk around the ‘haunted’ streets of Stratford upon Avon. The stories you hear are true, what you make of them, is up to you. Good old-fashioned storytelling with entertainment. Discover the ancient creaky buildings seeping with tales of ghosts, witches, murder and misery. Hear about the witch who lived in a slum, a 17th century haunted tearoom, the theatre ghost and a jilted bride. Don’t go home alone! The guides are professional entertainers and deliver Stratford’s premier ghost walk in their own unique style. A magical and ghostly evening – not to be missed!

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TOWN WALK

Adults: £10
Children: £5 (8yrs-15yrs inclusive)
Under 8yrs FREE!

Ghost Walk

Adults: £12
Children: £6 (may not be suitable for under 8yrs)

Pricing URL: http://stratfordtownwalk.co.uk/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Town Walk

365 days a year – yes, even Christmas Day!
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday at 11am
Saturday at 11am and 2pm
Christmas Day at 10.30am

Ghost Walk

Every SATURDAY – 7.30pm to 9pm

Address: Swan Fountain, Opposite corner Sheep Street, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6BA, England

Post Code: CV37 6BA

Council: Stratford upon Avon

County: Warwickshire

Meet on Waterside, by a lamppost close to the swan fountain, 200 yards in front of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and opposite the junction of Sheep Street. The ‘blue balloon’ shows the location for the swan fountain.

Travel Information to Stratford upon Avon by Car

Stratford upon Avon is a 15 minute drive from junction 15 of the M40. When leaving the M40 take the A46 towards Stratford.
From the North the M40 can be accessed from the M6 and M42.
From the North East the M1 leads to the M69 then the A46.
From the South West M5 take junction 9 Tewkesbury/Evesham and follow the A46.
From the South (Oxford) use A3400 towards Shipston on Stour, then on to Stratford upon Avon.

Travel Information to Stratford upon Avon by Train

Stratford upon Avon (central) train station is a 5 minute walk from the town centre.
Other nearby stations are Stratford Parkway (10 mins by taxi)
Warwick Parkway (20 mins by taxi)
Leamington Spa (20 mins by taxi)
Coventry (30 mins by taxi) and Birmingham International (45 mins by taxi).