Stratford-upon-Avon is a vibrant and unique market town.
It is unique because it is the birthplace of William Shakespeare and it is vibrant because it attracts 3.5 million visitors a year. Now a multi-million pound initiative is underway to enable Stratford to meet the challenges demanded of a town that holds a position of global importance.
Known as World Class Stratford, the aim of the project is to transform the town’s image in a variety of ways to enable it to truly fulfil its role as one of the world’s most iconic locations.
The first batch of new trees to replace those that have been removed from Stratford-upon-Avon’s famous Bancroft Gardens are being planted this week.
Thirteen semi-mature lime trees are being placed in the area north of the canal basin – alongside the Gower Memorial – as part of the landscape transformation of the site. Several hundred shrubs, climbers, herbaceous perennials and grasses are also being planted to give the location a fresh look.
