Days out at the RSC

Looking for things to do in Stratford-upon-Avon? Whether you're bringing family or friends, our sample itineraries can help you plan.

Our buildings and theatres are currently closed, in line with government guidance. This includes our restaurants, exhibitions, cafes, tours and hire services. We won’t have any full theatre productions until 2021, but our activity continues online and supporting teachers, children and young people in schools. Find out more

We have some sample days out to help you arrange your perfect day in Stratford.

Whether you are bringing children to explore our buildings, Shakespeare fans to see the plays, history enthusiasts to learn more about the town or an organised group as part of a longer itinerary, we can help you make the most of your time with us.

Daytime things to do

Family day out

Family day out

Discover loads of exciting things you can do on a day out at the RSC.

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 Restaurant, cafes and bars

Restaurant, cafes and bars

You're spoilt for choice with our Riverside Cafe, Swan Cafe, Susie's Cafe Bar at The Other Place, Rooftop Restaurant, and four theatre bars.

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 The Play's The Thing

The Play's The Thing exhibition

Take a magical journey through 100 years of theatre-making in Stratford-upon-Avon with our new exhibition

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 Exhibitions

Exhibitions

Our exhibitions programme brings you fresh perspectives on Shakespeare and the work on stage.

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Getting here

Getting here

Our postcode is CV37 6BB, and we are a short drive from the M40 (J15) and a short walk from the train station. We have some accessible parking nearby.

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 Shakespeare's Stratford

Shakespeare's Stratford

Explore the town where William Shakespeare was born and is buried

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Itineraries

Theatre lovers

  • 10am Arrive, collect your tickets from the Box Office, visit the viewing Tower
  • 10.30am Visit The Play’s The Thing
  • 11.30am Visit the show-related free exhibition in the PACCAR Room
  • 12 noon Lunch in the RSC's Riverside Cafe.
  • 1pm Royal Shakespeare Company Matinee performance
  • 4.30pm Guided Theatre Tour
  • 5.30pm Pre-theatre supper in the RSC's Rooftop Restaurant (3 courses £26)
  • 7.15pm Evening performance at the Royal Shakespeare Company

COST: For a complete package price, please contact the Box Office on 01789 331111

Groups

  • 10am Arrive, collect your tickets from the Box Office, visit the viewing Tower
  • 10.30am Take a guided theatre tour
  • 12 noon Two course lunch in the RSC's Rooftop Restaurant (£21 per person plus drinks)
  • 1pm Royal Shakespeare Company matinee performance
  • 4.30pm Visit The Play’s The Thing exhibition
  • 5.30pm Depart Stratford-upon-Avon

COST: For a complete package price, please contact the Box Office on 01789 331111

Shakespeare lovers

  • 10am Arrive in Shakespeare’s hometown and tour Shakespeare’s Birthplace*
  • 11am Walk the short distance to Shakespeare’s New Place* to see his final home
  • 12 noon Cross the road to Shakespeare’s Schoolroom and Guildhall* and learn about the building that influenced the world’s greatest playwright
  • 1pm Enjoy a light lunch at the RSC’s studio theatre cafe, Susie’s Cafe Bar at The Other Place
  • 2pm Visit Shakespeare’s grave at Holy Trinity Church
  • 3pm Visit The Play’s The Thing exhibition
  • 4pm Visit the Royal Shakespeare Theatre viewing tower and enjoy a guided theatre tour
  • 5.30pm Indulge in a cocktail followed by pre-theatre dinner in the RSC's Rooftop Restaurant
  • 7.15pm Evening performance at the Royal Shakespeare Company

* Please note tickets for Shakespeare's Birthplace, New Place and Schoolroom and Guildhall cannot be bought through the RSC

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