Getting to Stratford and the Shakespeare Hotel

The Shakespeare Hotel's web site provides a location and map of the Hotel; for further details, you may also find the following information useful:

By Air

The closest airport to Stratford is Birmingham International, which is approximately 30 minutes (by car) from Stratford Town Centre; American delegates may wish to note that Continental operates two flights per day to/from Newark, NY into Birmingham International.

The South Warwickshire Tourist office has kindly offered to arrange airport transfer between Stratford and Birmingham International at the following rates (approximate costs based on 2005 prices):

• Car (2 plus luggage) - £55.00 + VAT *
• People carrier (4 + luggage) - £67.00 + VAT
• 8 seater (8 + luggage) - £75.00 + VAT

* 'VAT' = 'Value Added Tax' @ 17.5%

If you'd like to take advantage of this service, please contact Randy Banks.

By Rail

Stratford is well served by rail links from across England. Please see the National Rail Enquiries site to plan your journey and/or purchase tickets (use 'Stratford-upon-Avon' as target city).

By Road

Stratford is close to Warwick and is best reached by the M40; see (e.g.) the map on Streemap.co.uk (scale to a 'Larger map' to see exactly where the Shakespeare Hotel is) and use the AA Route Planner to find the best route for you.