FAMILY GUIDE THE EVENT The hugely popular free Stratford Festival of Motoring 2015 will accelerate into action in Stratford on Avon town centre on Sunday 3rd and Bank Holiday Monday 4th May. This unique event is one of the few times in a year where the streets of Stratford are closed, creating a fun family atmosphere. The historic town centre streets will be filled with over 300 high performance motors and classic cars. This will be supplemented by invited vehicles from organisations such as the Motor Heritage Centre Gaydon and the Auto Adrenalin Club. As the unique cars, including stunning supercars and vintage classics, return to town after their scenic drives, there will be a Lap of Honour through the town between 930 and midday. Contributing towards the free fun family friendly atmosphere will be live music from The Rocking Dinosaurs and The Voice participant Karl Loxley, street entertainers and more. The cars will spread as far as the Bancroft Gardens and there will be a lively market. The family area will be full of things for children to do, whether they prefer action with Go karting, the Bouncy Castle, a climbing wall or quieter art activities. Emergency services vehicles will be on view for the kids to clamber in too! What child doesn’t love a fire engine?! Take part in the children’s free Treasure Hunt, in the Family Area at Rother Market, for a chance to win some cool prizes such as family tickets to the Stratford Butterfly Farm and the Creaky Cauldron. On Sunday 3rd May it is also The Children’s Book Day at Stratford Literary Festival. It is held at The Arts House on Rother Street so a perfect match! For more information go to www.stratfordliteraryfestival.co.uk/event/childrens-book-day Watch practical demonstrations on an introduction to car maintenance; see car parts that are normally under a car which are provided by Kwik Fit. And new drivers to the road can receive specific advice. This free event has tons to see and get involved in. Go to www.stratfordfestivalofmotoring.co.uk for more information. “Stratford on Avon is a must-visit this May bank holiday for anyone with so much as a drop of petrol running through their veins.” For further information please visit family.kwik-fitinsurance.co.uk/calendar WHO? WHERE? WHEN? Stratford-upon-Avon town centre Sunday 3rd & Bank Holiday Monday 4th May 9.30am -5pm ONLINE www.stratfordfestivalofmotoring.co.uk @StratfordFoM www.facebook.com/StratfordFestivalofMotoring TICKETS Free event to the public DIRECTIONS Stratford Festival of Motoring 2015 will once again return to Stratford upon Avon town centre which is located in the Midlands. Stratford has excellent links with the motorway network, with easy access from the M40, M42, M1 and M69. From the North and South of the country via the M40 Motorway. Simply Exit at junction 15 of the M40 and follow the A46 in the direction of Stratford. From the South of the country via the A3400 (from Oxford) take the A3400 directly to Stratford. From the North of the country via the A3400 (from Solihull/Birmingham) take the A3400 directly to Stratford. From the West, North West & South West of the country take the A46 from Evesham. PARKING Parking in town is simple and convenient as there are over 10 car parks available. There will be road closures in the town centre but all the council and NCP car parks will be open. For a map of car parks simply visit https://www.stratford.gov.uk/transport/car-parks-stratford.cfm The multi-story NCP car park will also be open. For more info on NCP Stratford on Avon, Rother Street, Stratford on Avon, CV37 6JP: http://www.ncp.co.uk/find-a-car-park/car-parks/stratford-on-avon-rother-st/ For further information please visit family.kwik-fitinsurance.co.uk/calendar PLAN YOUR JOURNEY By car: Stratford Festival of Motoring is easily accessible by car. The Park and Ride is located off Bishopton Lane near to the roundabout with the A46 and the A3400 Birmingham Road and is open on the Monday but not Sunday. For more information, visit - http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/stratfordparkandride When using sat nav systems, please input postcode CV37 9QY Leave the M40 at junction 15. At the roundabout, take the second turn onto the A46. Signs will be displayed on the approach to direct drivers to the site. Note: Stratford upon Avon Park & Ride facilities will only be open on the Monday Park and Stride: This is a new option, where you can park in a free car park just outside of town and walk into town. It is a pleasant 15 minute signposted walk along the Stratford canal into town! Good gentle exercise and a great way to avoid congestion. In your sat nav please input CV37 9YL. The address is DCS, Timothy’s Bridge Road, Stratford on Avon. By Train: Stratford-upon-Avon is now served by two railway stations; the traditional Victorian station is a five minute walk from the town centre. Chiltern Railways run direct trains from London Marylebone to and from Stratford every two hours and London Midland Trains runs half hourly trains to Birmingham. If you are planning your journey by train you can visit - http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations_destinations/SAV.aspx For further information please visit family.kwik-fitinsurance.co.uk/calendar
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