Places to go along the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal

Bancroft Basin on the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal

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    Principal attraction marker image Bancroft Basin »

    This canal basin at the southern end of the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal is surrounded by picturesque gardens. It lies …

  2. Image for Lapworth and Kingswood Junction

    Principal attraction marker image Lapworth and Kingswood Junction »

    The Lapworth Link is a short stretch of canal that links together the Grand Union Canal and Stratford-on-Avon Canal, …

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    Mary Arden's is one of the five Shakespeare Houses in and around Stratford-upon-Avon. The large site contains two …

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    Principal attraction marker image Royal Shakespeare Theatre »

    The home of the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) is based in the town where the Bard himself was born and died - …

  5. Barge Gallery »

    A unique floating gallery. The Barge Gallery is situated onboard a traditional narrow boat permanently moored in …

  6. Canal Boats at Rest (Sheepcote Street Bridge, Birmingham). © John Twinning

    Canal boats at rest - prints for sale »

    Artist John Twinning has exhibited and sold his work at exhibitions throughout the country. You can see examples of …

  7. Image for Edstone Iron Aqueduct

    Edstone (or Bearley) Aqueduct »

    This 250-yard cast-iron trough aqueduct is unusual because its accompanying towpath is on a level with the base …

  8. King's Norton Stop Lock »

    Originally constructed to separate one company's water from another, stop locks are a common sight on canals. …

  9. Image for Packwood House

    Packwood House »

    Historic Tudor house with a celebrated garden. Mr John Fetherstone built the first house to stand at Packwood …

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