This is a pretty area close to the beautiful River Avon and contains the canal basin, statues and world famous Royal Shakespeare Theatre.

Hear a little about this theatre, the main theatre where the Royal Shakespeare Company perform Shakespeare's plays all year round.

This ancient building dating back to 1210 can be viewed from the riverside. Visitors may choose to visit the Church (independently) after the tour. Please check church opening times if you wish to go inside and see Shakespeare's grave as it is a working church and not open every day.

Admire the architecture of this magnificent building, part of which dates back to 1879 and was the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre. You may spot some interesting lampposts in this area!

One of Stratford's oldest buildings dating back to 1269. Visitors may choose to enter (if open) after the tour to view the rare medieval wall paintings.

An architectural delight. Enjoying hearing about the Schoolroom where William Shakespeare was educated, the Guildhall and alongside, the timber framed Guild Cottages, often called Almshouses. You can choose to visit the Schoolroom and Guildhall after the tour (independently) and your walking tour fee provides a discount for entry. The Guild Cottages are private residential homes and not open to visitors.

New Place was the site of William Shakespeare's final home, bought when he was 33 years old. He lived in New Place with his family until he died on his 52 birthday in 1616. Find out why the house is no longer there.....

Standing opposite the Town Hall, unusually, built of Cotswold stone, enjoy a architectural delight of a range of buildings spanning 4-5 centuries. Buildings include the famous Garrick Inn, Harvard House and high Victorian Gothic bank. Keep any eye open for statues and friezes...

Standing at the junction of Henley Street and Bridge Street, admire Barclays Bank, Lloyds Bank and other timber-framed buildings of importance. It's an ideal spot to view Bridge Street, the main shopping street in town and it leads to the road bridge crossing the river Avon -the Clopton Bridge and just out of sight beyond the trees in the distance. A building of interest is on the corner of High Street and Bridge, currently the Shakespeare Distillery but once the home of Shakespeare's youngest daughter Judith.

Admire Stratford's library in Henley Street, one of many libraries in the country built due to the generosity of Andrew Carnegie. You may spot a wedding party exiting from the adjoining register office and heading for a picturesque spot for photos.

See and hear all about the building known as Shakespeare's Birthplace. It was the family home where it is assumed Shakespeare and his children were born. A good photo opportunity here so please ask your guide if you would like a photo outside one of the most visited buildings in England. Henley Street is a great place to end the tour as it is full of shops and cafes. Make sure you ask your guide about a code for discounts if you haven't already spotted it on your confirmation as you will be eligible for a discount if you would like to visit the house.