More often than not there is someone performing here as it makes an intimate little ‘theatre’. Musicians, a man dressed as Shakespeare reading monologues off by heart or as in the photograph, a lady playing a violin with great skill. Grab a coffee or an ice cream from somewhere close by and spend a relaxing time here. As you leave think once again of those brave firemen

Jacqui 👣🌏

June 10, 2022

lots to see

Sasha Taylor

May 22, 2021

Memorial dedicated to four Warwickshire firefighters who died in a warehouse fire in 2007.

Memorial to the Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service at Bancroft Gardens, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire.

The dedication is to honour the lives of the four firefighters, Ashley Stephens, Darren Yates-Badley, John Averis and Ian Reid who tragically lost their lives in a fire at a vegetable packing plant in Atherstone-on-Stour on the 2 November 2007.

The Tribute also reflects the work of Firefighters from all across the United Kingdom.

The tribute itself is set in a small amphitheatre, close to the River Avon. In the gardens there is a solid granite seating area engraved with pictures and words to celebrate the life and work of the four firefighters who lost their lives at Atherstone-on-Stour. Four lime trees, representing each life lost, will shade this area.

A large sundial will incorporates Caithness stone rubbings of the work of firefighters.
Visitors to the site will be able to spend time making their own stone rubbings to take away as a memento of their visit.

Opened 24th April 2009

John Haselden

July 28, 2021

I remember seeing the blaze in the night sky from the house window and wondering what was happening. Four brave people gave their lives that night trying to ensure no-one was still in the building. This memorial will ensure that Stratford will never forget them

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Details

Informations

Elevation 70 m

Weather

Today

Friday 14 November

12°C

10°C

100 %

If you start your activity now...

Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See hikes here

Take Me There

Location: Stratford Upon Avon, Stratford-On-Avon, Warwickshire, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Bancroft Basin, Stratford-upon-Avon Canal

Shakespeare's Birthplace

Anne Hathaway's Cottage

Stratford Greenway

Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon

Wootton Wawen Aqueduct

Tudor Gatehouse, Charlecote

Royal Shakespeare Theatre

Statue of William Shakespeare

Stratford Racecourse

Stratford-upon-Avon Canal Lock Path

Wilmcote Lock No. 41, Stratford-upon-Avon Canal

Warwickshire Firefighters Memorial, Bancroft Gardens

1. Royal Shakespeare Theatre – Stratford-upon-Avon Waterside loop from Shottery

2. Stratford-upon-Avon Waterside – Royal Shakespeare Theatre loop from Stratford-upon-Avon

3. Shakespeare's Birthplace – Stratford-upon-Avon Waterside loop from Stratford-upon-Avon

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️