Hidden Secrets in Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon

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Take a self-guided trip around this ancient and beautiful town by following some fun and simple clues. Think you know about William Shakespeare? 

Along the way you will uncover a feast of amazing, amusing, and sometimes dark secrets about the Bard that will surprise and shock you! 

This simple and interesting route includes town centre and pedestrianized areas as well as a gentle stroll along the banks of the River Avon.  

Availability:

  • Can be played on
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

  • During these hours
    Whole day

  • Languages
    English

Highlights

  • Shakespeare's Birthplace and school

  • Scenic gardens

  • The Holy Trinity Church

  • The famed Royal Shakespeare Theatre

  • Ample opportunities along the way for boutique shopping, picnicking, dining and general sightseeing.

Storyline

You are John Crouch, 17th-century journalist and publisher of sleazy sensationalist monthly pamphlet Mercurius Fumigosus.

You have come to Stratford-upon-Avon to dig for dirty secrets on local celebrity William Shakespeare who popped his clogs just a few years back.

You've heard some juicy rumours about this so-called bard, and about this sleepy Midlands town in general. 

Renowned for your bold lines of enquiry and fearless investigative style, you are resolved to let no story evade the Crouch!

Experience's route

Starting point Sensational Revelations!
A422, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6YY, UK
Finish point Incredible Scenes!
Waterside, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6BB, UK

Places you will visit

11

It will take you

95-125 mins

You will walk

3940 steps

Total distance

3 km

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4.36

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30 Aug 2023

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23 May 2023

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