Dodwell Park Camping & Caravan Site

From here you can visit Shakespeare's birthplace, Anne Hathaway's cottage and Warwick Castle.Charming Cotswold villages with their thatched Inns are within a short distance, as well as the beautiful town of Stratford-upon-Avon with its many attractions and excellent shopping. There are country walks to the River Avon and the village of Luddington.FacilitiesA warm welcome awaits! Dodwell Park is very well equipped to make your camping stay homely and comfortable. These are some of our facilities: -ToiletsFree hot showersWash hand basins with hot waterHand and hair dryersCalor and Camping GazDishwashing facilitiesShop and off-licenceShaving pointsHard standingsElectric hook-upsPublic telephone and post boxDogs are welcomeStratford-upon-AvonStratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of William Shakespeare, is steeped in culture and history. Set in beautiful rural Warwickshire countryside on the banks of the river Avon, it is one of the most important tourist destinations in the UK.Some of the main attractions in the Stratford area include :-Shakespeare's BirthplaceThe highlight of any visit to Stratford-upon-Avon, the house where Shakespeare was born and spent his early years.Anne Hathaway's CottageThis world famous 15th century thatched cottage was the home of Shakespeare's wife, Anne Hathaway.Mary Arden's HouseThe farmhouse home of Shakespeare's mother, Mary Arden, situated in the legendary Forest of Arden countryside. Nash's House & New PlaceThe house of Thomas Nash, husband of Shakespeare's grand-daughter, lies adjacent to the site where Shakespeare retired and died. Hall's CroftThe grandest of all the Shakespeare houses, this was the home of the bard's eldest daughter Susanna.Royal Shakespeare CompanyEnjoy year round performances by the RSC at the world renowned Royal Shakespeare and Swan theatres.Stratford ArmouriesA local museum specialising in historical English, European and middle eastern arms and armour.Local Attractions Shakespeare is not all Stratford-upon-Avon has to offer. Some of the other main attractions in and around the Stratford and Warwickshire area include :-Warwick CastleOne of the most popular tourist destinations in Britain, Warwick's medieval castle offers an unrivalled glimpse through 1000 years of history. River Avon CruisesEnjoy a relaxing cruise down the river Avon taking in the sites and sounds of this splendid historic town.Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly FarmEnjoy the unique pleasure of watching hundreds of the most spectacular and colourful butterflies at Europe's largest butterfly exhibition.Kenilworth CastleThe largest castle ruin in England, Kenilworth Castle has been intimately linked with some of the most important names in English history.City Sightseeing Open Top BusA guided open top bus tour of Shakespeare's houses along with many of Stratford's other places of interest.Heritage Motor CentreHome to the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust, which maintains the largest collection of classic, vintage and veteran British cars in the world.Ragley HallRagley Hall, stately home of the Hertford family since it's construction in 1680, is set in 400 acres of parkland, woodland and gardens. Charlecote ParkThe home of the Lucy family for over 700 years, this Tudor house offers a full program of entertainment events throughout the year. Stratford Town WalkA guided walk around Stratford to see the Shakespeare Town Houses, Royal Shakespeare Theatres and Holy Trinity Church. The guide will entertain and inform with amusing anecdotes, tales of fires, flood, plague, mediaeval cures and history of the town.DirectionsOn leaving Stratford-upon-Avon, take the B439 signposted "B439 BIDFORD" (formerly the A439) for two miles. You will then find us on the left (after going over a large hill).