Stratford-on-Avon
Properties and events in Stratford-on-Avon
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Alcester Baptist Chapel and Meeting House
The Baptist community in Alcester first met in 1640, one of the earliest Baptist meetings in the country. Take a walk around the original meeting house from 1735, and the later chapel dating from 1860. You can also visit the old burial ground.
Alcester War Memorial Town Hall
Grade I listed timber framed town hall.
Chedham's Yard - Derelict to Delightful
Chedham's Yard will be telling the story of their restoration. This happened after they were lucky enough to win the third series of the BBC Restoration Village programme.
Church House, Alcester
Explore one of Alcester's Grade II listed timber-framed former dwellings, refurbished to provide modern facilities of hall, meeting rooms, kitchen and toilets for St Nicholas parish Church. A local history exhibition may be on view.
Discover Ladbroke Church
Come and discover rocks and fossils, stunning stained glass, a photo exhibition on "architecture" and see how tall a spire you can build using a few sheets of paper.
Discover Real Tennis - 700 years of history and still being played
Visit this historic real tennis court built in 1905 to see the game that has been played for over 700 years. This is the father of lawn tennis, squash and padel. It is a dynamic game with novel ways to out-fox your opponent.
Guild Chapel Renovation, Conservation, Prayer and Performance
Two talks about Stratford-upon-Avon's medieval Guild Chapel. "Change, Renovation and Conservation" focuses on changes to the building over time, and the second, "From Prayer to Performance", describes the different functions the Chapel has performed
Henley in Arden Museum & Heritage Centre
The Heritage Centre is a museum of the town’s history from the Norman Conquest to the present day. An Exhibition on Henley in Arden's Architecture will be on during this period.
Henley-in-Arden Memorial Hall
A showcase of a remarkable building, celebrating the stories of its uses and users. There will be exhibitions of its changing life and structure, the chance to go backstage and live performances, including a vintage vocalist, throughout the day.
Roman Alcester Museum
Roman Alcester Museum will be open over the weekend of 13th & 14th September 2025 when visitors will be able to view an impressive display of Roman era artefacts that have all been found in the town of Alcester.
St James Church Southam - Open for viewing, tours, family activities and refreshments
Open to view the Church and take an optional tour on Friday morning, September 19th 2025 with refreshments, and Saturday afternoon, September 20th 2025 with a cream tea, family craft activities and an exhibition of historic photographs and artefacts
St John the Baptist Church, Lower Shuckburgh
Afternoon opening from 1400 to 1600 with a chance to visit and look around our beautiful 1 in a thousand special churches in England. There will also be refreshments and cake available.
St Nicholas Church, Alcester
Explore St Nicholas Church with its restored stonework and redecorated interior with many historic artefacts. Of special interest is the unique 17th Century Alcester Benefaction Board, rehung after major conservation work.
Town Hall, Stratford-upon-Avon
Historic Georgian Hall, working home of the Town Council and containing interesting exhibits, including the Council Chamber. The elegant Ball Room and Ante Room on the first floor can also be viewed. Councillors will be available for questions.
Welcome to Charlecote Park
Charlecote Park, a family home for more than 900 years, was transformed in the 1800s into one of the finest examples of Elizabethan Revival style by its owners Mary Elizabeth and George Hammond Lucy. Welcome to Charlecote Park!