Wedding Venues in Stratford-upon-Avon

Shakespeare's birthplace is full of timber-framed buildings, and the River Avon runs through the heart of the town, so photographs here have a ready-made backdrop. Stratford has hotels and historic buildings that host weddings, and the surrounding Warwickshire countryside offers manor houses, country hotels, golf resorts and converted barns. The northern Cotswolds lie just to the south, and Warwick, Kenilworth and Leamington Spa are all close by.

Tourist town timing

Stratford is busy with visitors for much of the year, especially in summer and around theatre seasons and the Christmas period. Accommodation can fill quickly, so encourage guests to book as soon as you have a date. Popular rural venues often book well ahead for Saturdays. Prices vary with the day of the week and season.

Getting there

Stratford has rail links to Birmingham and to London Marylebone, and the M40 passes to the east. Birmingham Airport is within easy driving distance. Country venues can be some way from the town, so think about shuttle transport or taxis, which should be booked in advance on busy weekends.

In England a civil ceremony must take place at a register office or approved premises. Give notice at your local register office.