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The Royal Shakespeare Theatre originally opened in 1879 and with its two sister theatres — The Swan and The Other Place — is the lifeblood of the town. The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust oversees five properties associated with the playwright, including a garden and museum at New Place. Stratford also happens to be a lovely town, with some glorious buildings, fine circular walks and some jolly good pubs. Trains from London Marylebone with Chiltern Railways take two hours, less if you change at Leamington Spa. Bridgeway Multi-Storey Car Park, just across the river from the theatre, costs £2 for the night from 4pm to 8am, go early to get a space. For highlights, two-hour Town Walks 01789 292478;£6 adults, £5 concessions, £3 under 16s, under 8s free leave from near the theatre 365 days a year. Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours 01789 299123; cost £14 adults, £12 concessions, £7 childreninclude 11 stops and are great for orientation. Highlights for adults Get a Full Story ticket from the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust 01789 204016; covering all five sites online £20. In summer, see free shows at The Dell in Avonbank Gardens. The canoes are wide and stable, so fine for children of all ages, but under-16s must be accompanied by an adult. Also open mid-March to late October. Where to eat The Opposition 01789 269980; on Sheep Street, a minute from the river, is friendly and cosy, good for something to eat and a glass of wine before the theatre. Two-course set dinners dating sites stratford upon avon £15. A bit more elegant is The Townhouse 01789 262222; on Church Street, a restaurant with rooms with pre-theatre meals from £14. Best view The 104-foot tall Theatre Tower 01789 403493; at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre has 360° views of the town and surrounding landscape: £2. Opens 10 am, closing varies according to matinees.
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