Market town centre

Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

Home to Salt, Stratford's Michelin-starred restaurant.

Places in Market town centre

Salt Stratford's Michelin-starred restaurant with a European feel, founded by Paul Foster thanks to a Kickstarter campaign.

Best time to visit: April to September offers comfortable weather for the riverside and rowing boats, with RSC performances year-round.
Getting around: Stratford-upon-Avon's historic centre, including Shakespeare's childhood home and the riverside RSC theatre, is compact and entirely walkable.
Currency: Pound Sterling (£)
Language: English.
Timezone: GMT (UTC+0, UTC+1 in summer)
Current trends: Stratford-upon-Avon's dining scene continues to blend fine dining with theatrical heritage, with Brasserie, the Arden Hotel's 2 AA Rosette fine dining restaurant, and The Boathouse's gaping views of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre since opening in 2019 by award-winning chef Nick Rowberry, reflecting the town's growing culinary ambition alongside its Shakespeare legacy.

Riverside RSC quarter — Home to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and The Boathouse on Swans Nest.
Historic town centre — Known for half-timbered Tudor architecture and Shakespeare's childhood home.