The birthplace and resting place of William Shakespeare, this internationally renowned open-air museum is dedicated to the writer. Set amongst the rolling Warwickshire hills, on the banks of the River Avon, it’s a medieval market town of Anglo-Saxon origins. This is the best place in the world to explore the works of England’s greatest playwright, and is one of the most important tourist destinations in the UK.

Read the graffiti etched by 19^th century vandals at Shakespeare’s birthplace. See Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and the Shakespeare Tree Garden, in nearby Shottery. Find his mother’s childhood home in Wilmcote, or visit Hall’s Croft - his daughter’s impressive town house. Watch The Royal Shakespeare Company perform Hamlet or Romeo and Juliet at The Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Walk through the Elizabethan Knot Garden of Shakespeare’s retirement residence. Pay your respects at his grave in Holy Trinity Church -- one of the most visited parishes in England.

Compact in size, Stratford-upon-Avon presents a convenient and manageable learning experience, ideal for day trips, or as part of a wider UK experience. STS invites students to immerse themselves in the culture and history of Shakespeare’s hometown, enriching their understanding of the playwright, engaging their enthusiasm for his work and inspiring them to follow in his footsteps.