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Recreation Ground, Stratford-upon-Avon

The Recreation Ground (or 'Rec' as local people know it) on Swan's Nest Lane in Stratford, is a large expanse of public open space and is home to many important annual activities including the Shakespeare Marathon, Stratford River Festival and Stratford Food Festival. The space offers a range of facilities including football pitches, and makes available a large grass area for informal sports activities and general recreational use. The old chain ferry was built in 1937 and was the last of its type to be made and used in Britain.

FACILITIES

2 senior football pitches
2 junior football pitches
Pavilion (4 changing rooms)
Playground, paddling pool
Public toilets
Avon Bowling Club
Golf putting green

For further information please contact the Street Scene team on 01789 260616, or by email at streetscene@stratford-dc.gov.uk or by fax at 01789 260676.

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Stratford-on-Avon District Council
Elizabeth House,
Church Street,
Stratford-upon-Avon,
Warwickshire,
CV37 6HX

E: info@stratford-dc.gov.uk
Tel: 01789 267 575
Fax: 01789 260 007
Minicom: 01789 260 747
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