The name is a combination of the Old English strǣt (from Latin stratum), meaning 'street', ford, indicating a shallow part of a river or … See more

Stratford-upon-Avon is within the Stratford-on-Avon parliamentary constituency which has been represented by Nadhim Zahawi since 2010. Stratford … See more

Stratford is 22 miles (35 km) south-east of Birmingham. It is close to the northern edge of the Cotswolds, with Chipping Campden 10 miles (16 km) to the south. Stratford is around 6 miles (9.7 km) to the north-east of the borders with both Worcestershire See more

Tourism is a major employer, especially in the hotel, hospitality industry and catering sectors. Other industries in the town include See more

Roman
The Stratford area was settled during the Roman period as the area was crossed by a Roman road: … See more

Stratford has a temperate maritime climate, as is usual for the British Isles, meaning extremes of heat and cold are rare. Sunshine hours are low to moderate, with an average of … See more

In the 2021 census Stratford had a population of 30,495, an increase from 27,894 in the 2011 census and 22,338 in the See more