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We've compiled the best of the best in Stratford-upon-Avon and the Heart of England - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
The delightful independent shops on Church Street, which leads off from the Cathedral green, sell everything from homemade cakes and vegan snacks to art and vintage clothing. Coffee shops and cafés along the street provide a pleasant break.
Claimed to be the longest row of independent businesses in the United Kingdom (though locals would rather not investigate that too thoroughly), this road with mainly 16th- and 17th-century buildings is home to many tempting shops as well as cafés and bars. Standout shops include the fabulous delicatessen Appleyards (No. 85) and housewares and gift store Vinterior (No. 9), which has some vintage pieces, hence its name.
