Stratford-upon-Avon and the Heart of England Travel Guide
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The lyricism of England's emotional and geographical heartland is found in the remote, half-timber market towns of the Welsh borders and the bucolic villages of Warwickshire. It melts away around the edges of one of the country's most culturally vibrant cities, Birmingham—historically the smoldering furnace of the Industrial Revolution—but this region, forever associated with England's greatest literary figure, Shakespeare, still does much to embody the spirit of Olde England.
Stratford-upon-Avon and the Heart of England Hotels
Stratford and Warwick have accommodations to fit every wallet. Because Stratford is so popular with theatergoers, book well ahead. Most hotels offer discounted...read more
Stratford-upon-Avon and the Heart of England Restaurants
Stratford has many reasonably priced bistros and unpretentious eateries offering a broad choice of international fare; Warwick and Kenilworth both have...read more
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Travel Deals in Stratford-upon-Avon and the Heart of England
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Stratford-upon-Avon and the Heart of England Experiences
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Shakespeare in Stratford: To see a play by Shakespeare in the town where he was born—and perhaps after you've visited his birthplace or... Read more
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"Going for an Indian" or "going for a curry"—the two are synonymous—is part of English life. On any self-respecting town's main street... Read more
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With eight canals and 34 mi of waterways, Birmingham has more canals in its center than Venice. The city is at the heart of a system of waterways... Read more
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