Shakespeare-upon-Everything

Official Coat of Arms

A golden quill rampant piercing through a pile of coach tickets, flanked by two gift shops bearing the legend 'Visa Accepted Here' and crowned with a parking meter displaying maximum tariff, all upon a field of heritage brown tourist signs pointing in seventeen different directions.

TripAdvisor Review

★★★☆☆ 3/5

"Lovely historic town but literally everything is Shakespeare themed - even bought a 'To Pee or Not to Pee' mug from a gift shop. The RSC theatre was brilliant but good luck finding anywhere to park that isn't £15 for two hours. At least the swans on the Avon are free entertainment, though they're probably planning their own Hamlet adaptation."

Property Listing

Charming period property in world-renowned cultural destination with unparalleled literary heritage! Walking distance to internationally acclaimed theatre district and scenic riverside walks. The constant flow of tour buses provides a delightful continental atmosphere, while the abundance of retail opportunities ensures you'll never run out of gift shopping options!

Twinned With

Times Square — Both places have successfully turned one famous person into an entire economy while charging tourists premium prices for everything.

Supporting Evidence

Stratford-upon-Avon has more gift shops per square metre than any other English town, with an estimated 847 different items available emblazoned with 'To be or not to be' including tea towels, bookmarks, and inexplicably, bottle openers.