Stratford-Upon-Avon
River Cruises at Avon Boating
Half-hour cruises on the River Avon in a fleet of traditional passenger boats. Regular departures from the Bancroft Gardens adjacent to the theatre. Private charter and extended cruises, buffets, high teas and river picnics
Rowing boats, punts and self-drive electric motor-boats for hire by the hour from our boathouse.
Stratford Town Walks
Guided sightseeing walking tours and ghost tours in Shakespeare’s Stratford upon Avon. There is a guided town walk every day of the year (including Christmas Day!). Each Guide provides walks and tours that are informative, interesting and entertaining.
Stratford Bike Hire
Their hire bikes include a wide range of bikes including male and female mountain bikes, hybrids and touring bikes, child bicycles, trailer bikes (tag-a-longs), child seats and trailers. They also have a Dawes Tandem which is great fun and a Pashley Tri1-Tricycle to hire. They are located just round to corner from Avonlea but will also deliver everything you need for your cycle hire right to our door.
MAD Museum
The MAD museum is a wonderful and exciting collection of machines incorporating gears, chains, pulleys and whirligig paraphernalia. The exhibits fall into three areas; Kinetic Art = art in motion, Automata = interesting mechanical contraptions & Steampunk = modern gizmos with a Victorian twist
Superbly engaging for all ages, the museum offers an extravaganza of visual entertainment with lots of rolling balls and plenty of clanking and rattling thrown in for good measure! There are both large and small exhibits inside and outside, the MAD garden offers wind and water powered features and sculptures to really blow you away!
Stratford Racecourse
Stratford Racecourse is one of the country’s leading small jumps racecourses and hosts many of the top trainers and jockeys at its 19 thrilling horseracing fixtures between March and November. Summer race days at the course are fantastic for families and groups who can picnic in the centre of the course and watch all the action.
The Essential Guide
When you arrive at Avonlea you will be offered a copy of The Essential Guide that has a great map to help you find your way around town and also gives useful information on attractions, shops and restaurants.
