Local Information Wilmcote, Stratford Upon Avon and surrounding areas
Local Information Wilmcote.
The picturesque village of Wilmcote is home to Mary Ardens house, just three miles from Stratford-Upon-Avon. This magnificent Tudor Farmhouse was home to the mother of William Shakespeare, now a Museum dedicated to showing life in Tudor times, Harpe Cottage is only 250 meters away from this historic house. The village also has a good local store, two public houses. A Church, two bus services, one being an open top bus leaving from Mary Ardens house on a round trip to Stratford. A train station providing a regular service to Stratford and Birmingham, There is canal access to Stratford and lots of peaceful country walks.
Local Picture Gallery
Canal Barge Wilmcote
Public House Wilmcote
Local Church Wilmcote
Canal Walks Wilmcote
Mary Ardens House
Palmers Farm
Wilmcote Train Station
Post Office General Store Wilmcote
Tour Bus Stratford
Stratford-upon-Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare. It is one of the most important tourist destinations in the UK, a perfect place for a vacation or short break.
In the birthplace of England's greatest poet and playwright, the town is still an important market town in Warwickshire. Many of the original houses from Shakespeare's time are still in excellent condition, being preserved by the Shakespeare birthplace trust.
Stratford Upon Avon and surrounding areas offers a wealth of places to visit of historic interest, many tourist attractions and plenty of theatres shops and restaurants.
In the ajoining town of Warwick which is situated 8 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. You will find and can visit Warwick Castle which is the finest mediaeval castle in England.