The Old Slaughterhouse Heritage and Arts Centre
About
Closed 21st Dec - February 2019. Located on the site of an 18th Century rope-walk, The Old Slaughterhouse is now the home of Escape Arts, a Stratford based Arts Charity. Entry is free. We host regular exhibitions, visual arts projects and manage an ongoing process of digital archiving, celebrating the town's history, it's people and their stories. Whether you are interested in local history, the arts or simply want to explore Stratford's past, we've got something for everyone. Our cafe offers hot and cold drinks plus a range of delicious home-made cakes and snacks. Baby changing facilities and high chairs are also available. Our gift shop sells a range of heritage souvenirs, local artists' work and unique gifts. Please note, there is no public parking on site. The building is equipped with ramps, stair-lift, accessible toilet and is situated next to a Disability Car Park. We are also dog friendly.
At a glance
- Typical visit: about 30 minutes