Top Stratford-upon-Avon Classes & Workshops

Get shown around the town famous for being William Shakespeare’s birthplace by a friendly local guide. Spend 1.5 hours learning all about Stratford-Upon-Avon’s rich history, from its ancient origins to today, and explore its canals, theatres, pubs, and much more with your tour leader. You’ll learn things even some of the locals might have never heard before.

Discover charming, medieval Stratford-Upon-Avon—the historic birthplace of William Shakespeare—from the comfort of an open-top, double-decker bus. On this sightseeing tour, relax for the full-route journey or hop off at any of the stops along the way to see key attractions like the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, and the Holy Trinity Church where Shakespeare is buried.

Step into the world of 16th-century William Shakespeare with this entry to his former schoolroom and the Guildhall. The interactive experience lets you sit in the very room where Shakespeare studied as a boy, taking part in a Tudor-style lesson. Dress up in period costume for a selfie, and check out the council chamber where a young and aspiring Shakespeare watched actors perform. Fun for all the family, the experience includes a guide to give you the lowdown on the playwright and his history in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Stratford-upon-Avon, famously known as the birthplace of William Shakespeare, is a town with more than 800 years of history. In this entertaining tour, hear tales about Shakespeare and life in the town, alongside stories of plague, murder, ghosts, and witches. You’ll learn the history of Stratford-upon-Avon and its residents and see the town’s main attractions in a tour that goes beyond Shakespeare.

Indulge your love of Italian food during a ravioli-making cooking class in Stratford-upon-Avon. Use equipment and ingredients that you may not have at home and enjoy personalized attention in a small group limited to six people. Plus, after making traditional pasta parcels, you’ll feast on the fruits of your labor.

Take a walk through Stratford-Upon-Avon's 1,400-year history on this thorough tour. Learn about William Shakespeare, of course, as well as the major sites and events that informed the town’s history. See spots like Harvard House, the family home of the man who went on to start America's most famous university, and the taverns Shakespeare was known to frequent, many of which are still operating today.