Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon

Name: Royal Shakespeare Theatre
Address: Royal Shakespeare Theatre Waterside, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6BB, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1789 403493

#12 among attractions in Stratford-upon-Avon

William Shakespeare, Theater, Concerts and shows

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Facts and practical information

The Royal Shakespeare Theatre is a grade II* listed 1,040+ seat thrust stage theatre owned by the Royal Shakespeare Company dedicated to the English playwright and poet William Shakespeare. It is located in the town of Stratford-upon-Avon – Shakespeare's birthplace – in the English Midlands, beside the River Avon. The building incorporates the smaller Swan Theatre. The Royal Shakespeare and Swan Theatres re-opened in November 2010 after undergoing a major renovation known as the Transformation Project. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°11'26"N, 1°42'14"W

Address

Royal Shakespeare Theatre WatersideStratford-upon-Avon CV37 6BB United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1789 403493

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Stratford-upon-Avon

Day trips

Royal Shakespeare Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shakespeare's Birthplace, Anne Hathaway's Cottage, Stratford-upon-Avon Town Hall, Holy Trinity Church.

~1530 ftNW
Writer's childhood home, with displays
Shakespeare's Birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon
8 min walk • Shakespeare's Birthplace is a historic sanctuary in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon, England, dedicated to the life and legacy of the world's most famous playwright, William Shakespeare. This timber-framed building is where the literary giant was born in 1564...
1.2 miW
Former home of Shakepeare's wife
Anne Hathaway's Cottage, Stratford-upon-Avon
30 min walk • Nestled in the charming town of Stratford-upon-Avon, Anne Hathaway's Cottage offers a picturesque window into the past, inviting visitors to explore the romantic prelude to William Shakespeare's storied life. This historical place museum, once the family home of...
~780 ftNW
City hall
Stratford-upon-Avon Town Hall, Stratford-upon-Avon
4 min walk • Stratford-upon-Avon Town Hall is a municipal building in Sheep Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. It is a Grade II* listed building.
~1670 ftSW
William Shakespeare, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon
9 min walk • The Collegiate Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity, Stratford-upon-Avon, is a Grade I listed parish church of the Church of England in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England.
~770 ftSE
Park, Sport venue, Sport
Stratford-upon-Avon Cricket Club Ground, Stratford-upon-Avon
4 min walk • Stratford-upon-Avon Cricket Ground is a cricket ground in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. The ground is next to the River Avon and also located next to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, on Swans Nest Lane.
~1680 ftSW
William Shakespeare, Historical place, Memorial
Shakespeare's Grave, Stratford-upon-Avon
9 min walk • The Shakespeare funerary monument is a memorial to William Shakespeare located inside Holy Trinity Church at Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire, the church in which Shakespeare was baptised and where he was buried in the chancel two days after his death.
~920 ftSE
Tropical greenhouse full of butterflies
Stratford Butterfly Farm, Stratford-upon-Avon
5 min walk • Stratford Butterfly Farm is a visitor attraction in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. A leafy tropical environment is simulated inside large greenhouses.
~890 ftW
Architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Church
The Guild Chapel of the Holy Cross, Stratford-upon-Avon
5 min walk • The Guild Chapel of the Holy Cross, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire is a chapel of 13th century origins. Founded by the Guild of the Holy Cross before 1269, it passed into the control of the town corporation in 1553, when the Guild was suppressed by Edward VI.
~840 ftW
William Shakespeare, Archaeological site
New Place, Stratford-upon-Avon
5 min walk • New Place was William Shakespeare's final place of residence in Stratford-upon-Avon. He died there in 1616. Though the house no longer exists, the site is owned by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, which maintains it as a specially-designed garden for tourists.
~890 ftNW
Museum, Historical place, Architecture
Harvard House, Stratford-upon-Avon
5 min walk • Harvard House stands at what is now 26 High Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. Once known as the Ancient House, It was built in 1596 by Thomas Rogers, grandfather of the benefactor of Harvard University, John Harvard.
~940 ftW
City hall
Stratford-upon-Avon Guildhall, Stratford-upon-Avon
5 min walk • Stratford-upon-Avon Guildhall is a municipal building in Church Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. It is a Grade I listed building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Royal Shakespeare Theatre open?

Royal Shakespeare Theatre is open:

Monday 10 am - 8 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 8 pm
Thursday 10 am - 8 pm
Friday 10 am - 8 pm
Saturday 10 am - 8 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Royal Shakespeare Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon (1 min walk), The Falstaff Experience, Stratford-upon-Avon (3 min walk), Avon Ring, Stratford-upon-Avon (3 min walk), Escape Arts - The Old Slaughterhouse, Stratford-upon-Avon (4 min walk).

How to get to Royal Shakespeare Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Royal Shakespeare Theatre:

Train

Stratford-upon-Avon (16 min walk)
Stratford-upon-Avon Parkway (41 min walk)