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Shakespeare's Birthplace – Stratford-upon-Avon Waterside loop from Stratford-upon-Avon

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Shakespeare's Birthplace – Stratford-upon-Avon Waterside loop from Stratford-upon-Avon

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Shakespeare's Birthplace – Stratford-upon-Avon Waterside loop from Stratford-upon-Avon

01:58

7.73km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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152 m

Shakespeare's Birthplace

Highlight • Historical Site

The renowned playwright William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616) was born and spent much of his childhood in this half-timber framed house. The building is now a Mecca for his fans and literature lovers. The house is a museum dedicated to Shakespeare with live performances of his plays. Tickets cost £18 and the house is open from 9am - 5pm from March until October and from 10am - 4pm from October to March. You can find more information, here: shakespeare.org.uk.

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160 m

Statue of William Shakespeare

Highlight • Monument

Very nicely done and very recent too

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519 m

Stratford-upon-Avon Waterside

Highlight • Rest Area

Refreshing and plenty to see. Well worth the short walk

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743 m

Bancroft Basin, Stratford-upon-Avon Canal

Highlight • Rest Area

From here it is 'just' 185 locks to get to London ;-)

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1.46 km

Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon

Highlight • Religious Site

Holy Trinity Church dates to around 1210 and is the oldest building in Stratford-upon-Avon. The church is most famous for its links to the playwright William Shakespeare (1564-1616), who is buried at the church.

A must-see for literary fans, Holy Trinity is one of the most popular churches in the UK and has more than 200,000 visitors each year. As such, you need to plan your visit wisely. Peak times on popular days such as Bank Holidays are likely to be uncomfortably busy or unavailable. Entry is around £3. For more information, visit: stratford-upon-avon.org.

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1.86 km

Lucy's Mill Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

If you take a walk to the end of the Recreation Ground furthest from the town centre and then carry on over the little bridge over the stream, you will shortly see Lucy’s Mill Bridge ahead of you. This version of the bridge was built in 1934 but there has been a bridge of one kind or another here since 1599. Perhaps one reason for walking this far down the river is that, having seen the bridge, you can now cross over, turn right and head towards Holy Trinity Church, the RSC theatre and then back to Waterside and the town centre. A nice circular walk

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