6 Unusual Things to Do in Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford-upon-Avon is famed for its striking, tudor buildings, beams ‘n’ all. However, this one is particularly special. Step in to Tudor World, an interactive museum with 16th century exhibits and displays brought to life! While there’s some rather impressive Shakespeare tours on offer, we’re spooked by the ghost tour. Held behind closed doors, you’ll be guided around this haunted, historic building only by lantern light. We don’t want to give anything away so you’ll have to join the ghost tour on Saturday evenings, if you dare, that is…

Now in a new location at Bell Court, Stratford-upon-Avon’s most magical attraction is a must-visit on any trip to the literary heart of England. Visitors will be amazed once they pass through the doors of Magic Alley; a spellbinding shop with everything from wands to spells, an enchanting manor with puzzles galore, a magic school, and so much more. Don’t forget to refuel with a pint of world famous butterbeer!

After a quirky souvenir from your trip to Stratford-upon-Avon or are you just Christmas crazy? The Nutcracker Christmas Shop is open all year around, and is home to everything from handmade wooden nativity figures and German nutcrackers through to simple tree decorations and stockings to hang on your fireplace. All this with no Coca Cola truck in sight.

The MAD Museum is the UK’s only mechanical art and design space, attracting thousands of families each week for a fun-filled day out. Kids (and big kids!) can find out what makes them tick as they take part in the hundreds of interactive displays throughout the museum. Everything here is related to science, art, technology, mathematics and design. Based in the heart of the town, kids will just love finding out how mechanics work.