This landmark church is located in a picturesque setting on the edge of town, beside the river and approached through an avenue of lime trees. The burial site of famous playwright Shakespeare, Holy Trinity Church is considered to be one of the finest parish churches in the Midlands, and one of the most beautiful in England. A bust of Shakespeare on the north wall brings about and the much debated question: is it lifelike or not? Admission to the church is free, however they ask for a small donation.
For those who like their leisure activities passive, this is an ideal spot to relax. Feeding the ducks at the water's edge is about as energetic as it gets! However, there are lots of things to see including the colorful narrow-boats moored in the canal-basin and the impromptu street-entertainers. And that is not all. On one side of the gardens is the splendid Royal Shakespeare Theatre, and on another is the truly inspirational Gower Memorial. The Gardens are also just a short walk from the town center, making them particularly popular with visitors recovering from whistle-stop tours of Stratford's heritage sites.
Located around 9 miles from Shakespeare's birthplace Stratford-upon-Avon, Compton Verney is an art gallery set in a sprawling area with over 800 pieces of art in its princely collection. It exhibits works from international, national and local artists and even educates people in the appreciation of art. It is possible to hire the gallery for workshops, wedding receptions or as a mellow conference space.To promote an artistic culture and make art more inclusive, discounts are given to senior citizens, students, families and the unemployed.
The Firs: Birthplace of Sir Edward Elgar was once the residence to one of England's greatest composers, Sir Edward Elgar. After his demise, his daughter converted the house into a museum that is today a treasure trove of the composer's life and works. Inside this quaint house, you can find old photographs, letters, manuscripts, music scores and other personal belongings. There are also many mementos, awards, books, maps and so on. Today, the museum is visited by many symphony groups, music connoisseurs and fans of the great.
The well-preserved Sudeley Castle Gardens is something you should not miss when visiting the Sudeley Castle. The extensive gardens are pretty ancient whose existence is traced back to 500 years. There are 10 gardens in all. Beautifully nestled near the picturesque Cotswold hills, the gardens exhibits a royal aura. The award winning gardens include the Queen's garden, white garden, mulberry garden amongst seven others. Look out for exhibitions that are presented at this glorious site. Check website for more details.
Belas Knap dates from the Neolithic Era and is currently managed by the English Hertiage. The ancient monument has been excavated and human skeletons, pottery work and flint blade were discovered in the barrow. Access to the barrow is free of cost and it is open throughout the year for public visitation.