This final episode in our Stratford-Upon-Avon mini-series revolves around all things theatrical. First, there's a little history on where in the town Shakespeare found his inspiration, then there are 'visits' to all three Royal Shakespeare venues as well as information on the company's museum of props and costumes. Whether you want to discover Stratford's theatres, see a play or learn more about life behind the scenes, all you need to know is here.
Reading SuggestionsKnow-it-All Shakespeare Edited by Ros Barber and Mark RylanceThe Man who Pays the Rent by Judi Dench Fools and Mortals by Bernard Cornwell
Links for this postThe Royal Shakespeare Company The 3 Stratford theatres RSC information on Shakespeare RSC Public costume hire The Play’s the Thing (exhibition)
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6 May 2026
Stratford-Upon-Avon Episode 02 Finding Shakespeare in his Home Town
Stratford-Upon-Avon has many charms – its Tudor ambiance, its riverside setting – but really there’s only one reason why it attracts up to 6 million visitors in a year. Shakespeare. And this episode is dedicated to places where you can 'find' him there today. There's a little biographical background, focussing mainly on his Stratford years and a run-through of five of the most significant places in his life which you can still visit today. As usual, there is much more detail on the podcast.
Reading SuggestionsShakespeare The Biography by Peter AckroydHidden Shakespeare by Nicholas FoggShakespeare by Bill BrysonFools and Mortals by Bernard CornwellHamnet by Maggie O’Farrell
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Shakespeare’s Birthplace Shakespeare’s Schoolroom and Guild HallAnne Hathaway’s Cottage New Place Holy Trinity Church
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1 Apr 2026
Introduction to Stratford-Upon-Avon
Ok, so Stratford-upon-Avon is not actually a city, but as a town which punches well above its weight historically and culturally, we’re giving it an honorary place in the City Breaks collection. This is the introductory episode, with a little geographical and historical context and an idea for a first get-your-bearings walk around Stratford. It will introduce you to Stratford's Tudor gabled houses, riverside setting, swans and boats and, of course, give a flavour of Stratford as Shakespeare's home town, where he was both born and buried and where he bought the town's second biggest house as a retirement pad. So, with no more ado and as the great man himself might have said, shall we wend?
Reading SuggestionsStratford-upon-Avon Quick Trips by Cynthia AtkinsA-Z of Stratford-upon-Avon by Will AtkinsSecret Stratford by Nicholas FoggShakespeare The Biography by Peter Ackroyd
Links for this EpisodeVisit Stratford-upon-Avon Guided walks around Stratford
City Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time!Check our website to find more episodes from our Stratford-Upon-Avon series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk
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