Royal Shakespeare Company
Royal Shakespeare Company, Waterside
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About Royal Shakespeare Company
Explore theatrical history through interactive tours and costume activities at this famous theatre venue in Stratford, where budding actors can step into Shakespeare's world.
What's nearby
- Swan Theatre next door
- Bancroft Gardens next door
- Tudor World next door
- Stratford Butterfly Farm 300m away
- Stratford Sports Club Ltd 350m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
- ✓Paid street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
An absolutely gorgeous, picture-perfect town, but be prepared for a total Shakespeare overdose! William is literally everywhere—you can buy Shakespeare soap, Shakespeare beer, and I'm pretty sure even the local ducks quack in old English. The Tudor houses are stunning, but if you are over 5 feet tall, brace yourself for a concussion because those medieval doorways were definitely built for hobbits. We had a brilliant time walking by the river and enjoying the views. Highly recommend visiting, just make sure to duck your head and brush up on your Romeo and Juliet quotes before you arrive! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
· via Google
We went to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre to see Henry V. Before the performance we ate at the Rooftop Restaurant with its great views. The theatre is amazing. For the first time in my life I did not have an urge to nod off half way through a Shakespearean play - the actors were superb and their performances compelling. What a great experience!
· via Google
Went to watch GOT the mad king and had an amazing time, atmosphere and the acting where fantastic so a vig shout out to all the cast.
· via Google
I came to watch Roald Dahl’s The BFG. Best ever production I have ever watched. Extremely amazing work in terms of staging, puppetry and perception of how different moments in the show are achieved. The RSC team are absolutely brilliant and friendly. The FOH sound and also lighting was on point and created an extremely emotional but immersive experience. 100/10 — Will be planning to come back in the future
· via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Waterside, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6BB Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.7 / 5 (7,137 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 4+
- Suggested visit
- 2-3 hours
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Stratford-upon-Avon