About Alcester - Visitor Information, Facts, Activities, History
Alcester (pronounced 'olster' or 'aulster') is a small town in South Warwickshire, England, situated approximately eight miles west of Stratford-upon-Avon.
Select a page from the list below to find out more:
- Visitor Guide If you are thinking of visiting Alcester, the visitors guide will give you an introduction to the town and links to areas you will find useful on this site and others.
- Map of Alcester Inspiration and information for planning a visit to Alcester and the surrounding area. Here you will find an visitors guide, travel information, tourists attractions and lots more to make your stay memorable and enjoyable.
- Getting Here If you're travelling to Alcester by plane, train, car or bus you will find this page useful when planning your trip.
- History Find out more about Alcester's long and varied past. This page has some very interesting links to external web sites. Alcester's history extends back to the Romans. The town has been the subject of numerous archaeological digs and is now one of the best understood Roman settlements in the country.
- Tourist Attractions There are several major tourist attractions within minutes of Alcester including Ragley Hall, Coughton Court, Shakespeare's Birthplace, Mary Ardens House, World renowned theatres and more!
- Places to visit There are many interesting places to visit in the area other than our world famous tourist attractions.
- Shops of Interest Inspiration and information for planning a visit to Alcester and the surrounding area. Here you will find an visitors guide, travel information, tourists attractions and lots more to make your stay memorable and enjoyable.
- Things to do Inspiration and information for planning a visit to Alcester and the surrounding area. Here you will find an visitors guide, travel information, tourists attractions and lots more to make your stay memorable and enjoyable.
- Fact File If you would like to share you knowledge about Alcester with the world why not send your interesting fact for inclusion on this page.