Shakespeare's Way
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A guide to the Shakespeare's Way and places of interest along its route
Shakespeare's Way follows a route that it is thought Shakespeare could have used on his journeys between Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon and the Globe Theatre in London.
It is a long-distance path of about 146 miles which uses existing footpaths, bridleways and some minor roads. Shakespeare's Way links many of Britain's best-loved tourist destinations, including Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford, Blenheim Palace, the Cotswolds and of course, London, actually passing within a mile or two of Heathrow Airport.
This lens is about the Shakespeare's Way and aims to provide up to date and detailed information about the trail. If you have any comments or information about Shakespeare's Way, please leave some feedback.
The photograph is of Anne Hathaway's Cottage, the family home of Shakespeare's wife, and was taken by Natalie Singh.
Photos around the Shakespeare's Way
Shakespeare's Way
Route Overview
Key places on the route are:
START - Stratford-upon-Avon
Halford
Shipston-on-Stour
Cherington
Long Compton
Chipping Norton
Woodstock
Oxford
Chalgrove
Watlington
Cookley Green
Marlow
Cookham
Farnham Common
Iver
West Drayton
Kew
END - Shakespeare's Globe theatre, Bankside, London, SE1 9DT
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- Stratford-upon-Avon is the start of Shakespeare's Way
- Stratford-upon-Avon is a lively market town, best known as the birthplace of William Shakespeare and home to the Royal Shakespeare Company.
- Woodstock
- The picturesque village of Woodstock, in the county of Oxfordshire, England, is a quintessential Cotswold village that has enjoyed royal patronage from Saxon times. It is just 8 miles from Oxford and the location of Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Winston Churchill.
- Oxford
- Oxford is famous throughout the world for its University, which is a collection of large walled collages, and is known as , The City of Dreaming Spires.
- Kew
- Kew is home to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, which is one of the world's leading botanic gardens, the UK National Records Office and a Royal Palace.
- Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
- The original Globe Theatre was a theatre in London which was part-owned by William Shakespeare and was where his plays were performed. A modern reconstruction, called "Shakespeare's Globe", was opened in 1997, approximately 230 m or 750 ft, from the site of the original theatre and marks the end of the Shakespeare's Way.
Chipping Norton
Blog Posts about The Shakespeare's Way
- Shakespeare garden celebrates milestone year marked by change
- ?Romeo and Juliet? CEDAR RAPIDS ? Changes under way at Ellis Park's Shakespeare Garden are hoped to make the tradition-steeped site as sweet as the original. Members of the Wednesday Shakespeare Club next week will mark the 85th anniversary of the ...
- A Point of View: On bees and beings
- An odd light, as our grandfathers would have written, got thrown on the issue the other day when my 17-year-old son was working his way through the text of Shakespeare's Henry V, with an eye to a student production. Our children - I should explain - go ...
- The Old Globe's 2012 Shakespeare Festival Begins June 3 With Richard III ...
- By Michael Gioia The Old Globe's 2012 Shakespeare Festival, performed in repertory at the outdoor Lowell Davies Festival Theatre, kicks off June 3 with William Shakespeare's Richard III, starring Jay Whittaker in the title role.
- The winning way
- London Pass users must collect gold, silver and bronze medals from three of the capital's top attractions: Shakespeare's Globe, Hampton Court and the Monument. The object is to collect Going for Gold stickers on a scorecard to find the prize word.
Shakespeare in Print
News of Shakespeare
Oxford
Twitters on Shakespeare
"My words fly up, my thoughts remain below": Shakespeare.
Please leave some feedback
It doesn't have to be a sonnet, just a few heartfelt words would be much appreciated and give great encouragement.
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Anne
Oct 20, 2010 @ 5:46 pm | delete
- Hi
I run a small walking company that books accommodation and arranges luggage transfer for walkers along Shakespeare's Way, leaving you to enjoy the hike at leisure. If you are interested check us out at:
http://walkthelandscape.co.uk/walkinghikinguk/longdistancewalkingtrials/shakespearesway.php
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Vladi
Apr 7, 2010 @ 7:15 pm | delete
- I have a deep respect for the Bard and often send myself to sleep bemused by Hamlet's shilly-shallying (Why didn't he just DO something?) or reflecting on Sonnet 68 while composing my own epitaph. But walk the Shakespeate's Way ? Perchance a little too dangerous for an older gentleman like myself
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Geeve
Apr 9, 2010 @ 3:11 pm | delete
- To me, fair friend, you never can be old
For as you were when first your eye I eyed,
Such seems your beauty still.
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Shakespeare Country
Insight Compact Guide
Insight Compact Guide Shakespeare Country
Amazon Price: $3.50 (as of 06/03/2012)
This recommended, 96-page book, includes a chapter detailing the history and culture of the region, 8 tours taking in sights ranging from the thatched cottages of Stratford-upon-Avon to industrial Birmingham, leisure-time suggestions, and a comprehensive information section packed with essential contact addresses and numbers. Plus around 170 quality photographs and maps, including a mass rapid transport map.
