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The character of Stratford-upon-Avon
The centre is compact and heavily walked, with Bridge Street and Sheep Street handling most through-traffic and the streets nearer the theatre kept largely for pedestrians during performance hours. Clopton Bridge, the main crossing of the Avon, narrows to a pinch point that backs up quickly on a matinee day. Coach parking is separated from car pickup points, which keeps the two reasonably distinct.
- Cars hold away from the immediate theatre and birthplace areas, clear of pedestrian flow.
- Clopton Bridge is a genuine pinch point, particularly on a matinee or Saturday.
- Coach parking is kept separate from car pickup points around the main attractions.
- Theatre collections are timed against the performance's actual finish, not a fixed clock.














