No visit to Stratford-upon-Avon would be complete without a visit to the Shakespeare Properties, all of which are connected in some way to Shakespeare and his family. The properties consist of Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Nash’s House, Hall’s Croft, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, and Mary Arden’s House.

The Shakespearience  provides a more modern look at Shakespeare’s life, utilizing modern technology in an extraordinary theatre performance that chronicles many of the lesser-known facts about Shakespeare.

The Falstaff’s Experience is a bit more rustic, but no less entertaining. It is a museum contained in Shrieves House Barn, and provides visitors with a unique look at the history of the region, and the country. It is also reported to be haunted, which makes for an even more exciting experience.

For further history lessons, visit the Harvard House, a 16th-century town house that has survived the years and holds a number of artifacts and antique furniture. Once a private residence, it is now owned by Harvard University and is open to the public.

The Stratford Brass Rubbing Centre is an interesting place to visit and it’s free to visit, if you don’t want to buy a brass rubbing to take home with you. The Wellesbourne Watermill is another interesting stop, as it is not only a tourist attraction, but a working flour mill that allows visitors to observe the inner workings of the machinery and process of flour-making.