Discover Stratford - Events

No Holds Bard- a tour of Stratford-upon-Avon with William Shakespeare

Taking place from Wed 01 Feb 2012 to Wed 29 Feb 2012

In Shakespeare's No Holds Bard Tour the bard will tell you tales of his loves, tragedies and inspirations in front of a backdrop of Stratfords most famous sights.

Club Expo

Taking place on Sat 03 Mar 2012

An event packed full of advice, tips and suppliers for all club organisers.

Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery

Taking place on Sat 03 Mar 2012

Ettington Park takes you back to the splendour and elegance of a bygone age. Its impressive gothic architecture and landscaped grounds could be the set from a period drama.

Spring Wedding Open Day

Taking place on Sun 04 Mar 2012

If you are looking for the perfect wedding venue Ardencote Manor has a Wedding Open Day planned for Sunday 4th March 2013 between 12 noon and 3pm.

Taste of Spring in Warwickshire Gourmet Evening

Taking place on Sat 10 Mar 2012

Ettington Park takes you back to the splendour and elegance of a bygone age. Its impressive gothic architecture and landscaped grounds could be the set from a period drama.

Fright Club

Taking place on Fri 16 Mar 2012

Nobody talks about Fright Club - oh yes they do! Join us for a Fear filled Friday night mini ghost hunt at The Falstaff in Stratford upon Avon.

Stratford Magical Cruise for Mothers day weekend

Taking place on Sat 17 Mar 2012

A gentle cruise along the beautiful River Avon, with stories of 'old' Stratford and snippets of Shakespeare, wrapped up with a little magical entertainment. Member of the Magic Circle to entertain. Riverbank scenes to delight. Bar on board.

Mothers Day at Ettington Park Hotel

Taking place on Sun 18 Mar 2012

Ettington Park takes you back to the splendour and elegance of a bygone age. Its impressive gothic architecture and landscaped grounds could be the set from a period drama.

Easter Ghost Cruise

Taking place on Sat 07 Apr 2012

Unique evening entertainment in Stratford upon Avon. A cruise on the River Avon with ghost stories, magic and mind reading.

Easter Sunday at Ettington Park Hotel

Taking place from Sun 08 Apr 2012 to Mon 09 Apr 2012

Ettington Park takes you back to the splendour and elegance of a bygone age. Enjoy Easter Bank Holiday at Ettington Park with a four-course Sunday Lunch Menu or a Chocolate Afternoon Tea....

Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery

Taking place on Fri 13 Apr 2012

Ettington Park takes you back to the splendour and elegance of a bygone age. Its impressive gothic architecture and landscaped grounds could be the set from a period drama.

'Record Breaking' Easter Fun

Taking place from Sat 31 Mar 2012 to Sun 15 Apr 2012

This Easter, here at the Heritage Motor Centre, we are continuing with our record breaking theme, so come join in the record breaking egg-citing fun & make and race your own egg car, plus quizzes and other crafts and activities!
Craft day on Thursday 5 & 12 April.

MGB 50 Anniversary Road Run

Taking place on Sun 15 Apr 2012

Organised by the MGB 50 Events Committee, the Birthday Road Run on 15th April 2012 will kick start the 50th Anniversary of the MGB.

Stratford Ghost Cruise

Taking place on Sat 28 Apr 2012

Evening cruise in Stratford, with ghost stories, magic and mind readind.

Spring Classic & Cream Tea Run

Taking place on Sun 13 May 2012

The Gaydon Spring Classic is becoming a popular gathering for all vehicles over 20 years old. Entry into the grounds is free and those arriving in a qualifying vehicle can visit the Museum on the day at Â£5 per person.

UK Slot Car Festival

Taking place on Sun 20 May 2012

A fantastic 'hands on' family day out. Featuring Scalextric and more, try, buy, race and just enjoy all that this UK Slot Car festival has to offer.

Stratford Ghost Cruise

Taking place on Sat 26 May 2012

Unique evening entertainment in Stratford. River cruise with ghost stories, magic and mind reading.

Into the Light exhibition at Compton Verney

Taking place from Sat 31 Mar 2012 to Sun 10 Jun 2012

This exhibition surveys the production of paintings on both sides of the Channel during this decisive period in the history of European art, revealing connections and allowing a comparison of the artists' work. It also offers a rare opportunity to connsider whether British artists were merely following French innovations or were producing work that was more suited to contemporary British interests and values.

Midsummer Ghost Cruise in Stratford upon Avon

Taking place on Sat 23 Jun 2012

Unique evening entertainment in Stratford upon Avon. A river cruise with ghost stories, magic and mind reading.

Taking place on Sat 28 Jul 2012

Unique evening entertainment in Stratford upon Avon. River cruise with ghost stories, magic and mind reading.

Stratford Ghost Cruise

Taking place on Sat 25 Aug 2012

Unique evening entertainment in Stratford upon Avon. River cruise with ghost stories, magic and mind reading.

Motoring Record Breakers Exhibition

Taking place from Sat 11 Feb 2012 to Sun 02 Sep 2012

Come and explore vehicles that created new horizons Â– An exhibition presenting some of the fastest, the slowest and the more wacky motoring record breakers.

Motoring Record Breakers Season

Taking place from Sat 11 Feb 2012 to Sun 02 Sep 2012

Heritage Motor Centre is set to host an exciting new exhibition entitled Â“Motoring Record BreakersÂ”. The exhibition, which will run from 11 February Â– 2 September 2012, will present the best of motoring record breakers including some of the fastest British cars, the slowest, smallest, most economical and the more wacky record breakers.

Shakespeare Festival 2012

Taking place from Mon 23 Apr 2012 to Sun 09 Sep 2012

The World Shakespeare Festival, produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company, will run from 23 April to 9 September 2012, celebrating how the world performs, teaches and engages with Shakespeare. It will form part of the London 2012 Festival.

In a collaboration with many partners, including the Roundhouse, the Barbican, the National Theatre, and the BBC, we will welcome the world and celebrate Shakespeare as the worldÂ’s playwright, showcasing the best of UK and international creative talent, exploring ShakespeareÂ’s place in the lives of young people and harnessing the energy and creativity of emerging artists and amateur companies.

The full programme will be announced in 2011, but productions and events will take place across the UK, in London, Stratford-upon-Avon, Newcastle/Gateshead, Wales and Scotland as well as online, with opportunities for everyone to get involved.

The RSCÂ’s own contribution includes 'What Country, friends, is this?', a cycle of plays where Shakespeare shipwrecks his protagonists on hostile shores and brave new worlds. Directors include Artistic Director, Michael Boyd, and RSC Associate Directors, Rupert Goold and David Farr.

Stratford Ghost Cruise

Taking place on Sat 29 Sep 2012

Unique evening entertainment in Stratford upon Avon. River cruise with ghost stories, magic and mind reading.

Halloween Ghost Cruise

Taking place on Sat 27 Oct 2012

Unique evening entertainment in Stratford upon Avon. River cruise with ghost stories, magic and mind reading.

Stratford Ghost Cruise

Taking place on Sat 24 Nov 2012

Unique evening entertainment in Stratford upon Avon. River cruise with ghost stories, magic and mind reading.

Christmas Ghost Cruise

Taking place on Sat 15 Dec 2012

Unique evening entertainment in Stratford upon Avon. River cruise with ghost stories, magic and mind reading.