Travel Information

William Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway in 1582, her family home was in the hamlet of Shottery barely a mile from the centre of Stratford-upon-Avon.

The Hathaway home, was actually a substantial twelve roomed Elizabethan farmhouse, the lower part was built in the early 1460’s and subsequently extended in about 1623. The cottage remained in the Hathaway family until 1892, when it was bought along with some furnishings by the Birthplace Trust, who restored it to its original character.

Anne Hathaways Cottage
Cottage Lane
Shottery
Near Stratford-upon-Avon
Warwickshire
CV37 9HH
England

If you are touring around the West Midlands in a motorhome , Birmingham Botanical Gardens is a fantastic place to visit.

The gardens span 15 acres and feature various different environments, from the sophisticated London Terrace to the quaint Cottage Garden.

As well as the horticultural delights, Birmingham Botanical Gardens also offers a gallery exhibiting contemporary artists and a library and study centre for budding garden designers.

There are also several glasshouses filled with Tropical, Mediterranean, Arid and Subtropical plants from around the world, offering visitors an exotic experience at all times of the year.

Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Westbourne Road
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 3TR

Whilst in Warwickshire touring in a campervan, a trip to Charlecote Park can make for a fantastic day out. Home to the Lucy family for over 700 years, Charlecote Park offers a great representation of Tudor Britain. As well as the house, Charlecote boasts a colourful landscaped gardens and a deer park giving visitors plenty of opportunities to enjoy picnics and walks on a warm day.

William Shakespeare himself was even allegedly caught poaching on the Charlecote estate!

Charlecote Park
Warwick
Warwickshire
CV35 9ER
TEL:(44) 01789 470277

In the City centre, near Coventry Cathedral and Coventry University, this gallery is worth visiting. Check opening times.

The Herbert
Jordan Well
Coventry
CV1 5QP

Tel: 024 7683 2386

On the River Avon is Warwick Castle. The Castle is one of the best medieval castles in the United Kingdom. The castle offers a wide variety of events through out the year and has numerous tourist attractions.

Displays of Archaeology, Geology and Natural History.

Warwickshire Museum
Market Hall
Market Place
Warwick
CV34 4SA
Warwickshire
England
Telephone : 01926 412500