Is Stratford a market town?

Stratford-upon-Avon (/-ˈeɪvən/), commonly known as just Stratford, is a market town and civil parish in the Stratford-on-Avon district, in the county of Warwickshire, in the West Midlands region of England.

Does Stratford have a market?

Stratford Outdoor Market has been trading for decades and many of its stallholders have been at the market for 15 years or more. The permanent stalls run alongside the road on The Broadway opposite historic buildings such as St John's Church and the Old Town Hall.

What is Stratford known for?

Stratford-upon-Avon is most famous for being the birthplace and beloved home town of William Shakespeare, but there may be more things to do in Stratford-upon-Avon than you realise.

Is Stratford a big town?

The district covers a large rural area, some 979km² (378 square miles) right in the middle of England. Over 135,000 people live in the district, the largest town being Stratford-upon-Avon with over 30,000 residents. More detailed statistics can be found on the council's Insight pages.

Why do people visit Stratford?

Half of visits to Stratford-Upon-Avon are for the purpose of holiday. These holiday visitors are most commonly from France, USA and Germany. When it comes to activities, holiday visitors to Stratford-Upon-Avon are more likely than the UK average to visit castles/historic houses and parks or gardens.

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Is Stratford good for tourists?

The Westfield Stratford City Shopping Centre is the largest urban shopping centre in the UK by land area and the 4th-largest shopping centre in the UK by retail space. You could spend an entire day just exploring its 280 shops and restaurants.

How do I spend a day in Stratford?

Is Stratford London a nice area?

Stratford is a great place to live for a number of reasons. From the variety of shops and restaurants on offer, to some of the biggest cultural institutions in the UK such as the V&A and Sadler's Wells theatre opening the doors. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about living in Stratford London.

How big is Stratford shopping Centre?

With a total retail floor area of 1,910,000 square feet (177,000 m²), it is the largest urban shopping centre in the UK by land area and the 4th-largest shopping centre in the UK by retail space, behind Westfield London (White City), the MetroCentre, and the Trafford Centre.

How many shops are in Stratford?

Westfield Stratford City boasts 250 shops and around 80 dining options, delivering an exceptional shopping experience, thanks to its superb location and accessible, high-quality architectural design.

Is Stratford walkable?

Downtown Stratford is an easily walkable area and we are happy that you have chosen to visit our streets On Foot!

Is Stratford a city or town?

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What kind of area is Stratford?

Living in Stratford residents are part of a thriving, revitalised area with exceptional facilities for sports, shopping and leisure, and within a blissfully short commute of central London. It's a great place to live and enjoy an active London lifestyle.

What day is market day in Stratford?

Traditional Retail Market

Every Friday on Rother Street.

What is a market town in England?

A market town is a settlement most common in Europe that obtained by custom or royal charter, in the Middle Ages, a market right, which allowed it to host a regular market; this distinguished it from a village or city.

What is the London area famous for market?

Specialist London markets make ideal shopping destinations for everything from food, flowers and modern art to antiques, clothes and curios. Visit sprawling markets such as Old Spitalfields, Camden Market or Portobello Road, or find gifts from local designers and artisans at the likes of Greenwich Market.

What is Stratford shopping centre called?

With 250 shops plus 70 places to dine, Westfield Stratford City is the largest shopping mall in Europe and the new lifestyle destination for East London.

What zone is Stratford shopping centre?

Direct services run between Stratford and Richmond and Stratford and Clapham Junction. Please note, Stratford station and Stratford International station are in Travel Zone 2/3.

Is Stratford London expensive to live?

Prices and rents in Stratford

The average property price in Stratford is £523,232. This is according to Zoopla data on sales in the area for the 12 months to December 2023. This places property in Stratford some way below the average price for London overall, which is £736,193.

What is the prettiest area of London?

What is the friendliest part of London?

Greenwich has been hailed as the friendliest place to live in the capital, according to Vivo Property Buyers' data. Newham, Islington and Hammersmith and Fulham were ranked the lowest by homeowners, the survey found.

What is the average age in Stratford?

The median age of the district in mid-2021 was 48.3 years, while the England median average age was 40.5 years. This places Stratford as the 56th oldest authority for median age population, out of 372 authorities across the UK.

Is there a market day in Stratford-upon-Avon?

📍 Rother Street Market, Stratford-upon-Avon. 📆 Every Friday & Saturday.