During the great Victorian boom, there would have been wharves and warehouses lining the banks of the River Avon as businesses and the local population grew. James Cox and Sons supplied timber to builders in Stratford and the surrounding area and gained a great reputation for providing the finest materials for many of today's historic buildings in Shakespeare Country.

Just as Cox and Son's business was located at the very heart of Stratford's business community, so the new Cox's Yard is playing a central role in the life of the town, and offering visitors a unique location for Drinking, Dining and Entertainment on the River.

Cox's Yard is the only dedicated live entertainment venue in Stratford and offers an excellent line up for the coming months. From Comedy, Blues, Salsa, DJ Party Nights through to children's entertainment and lazy Sunday's spent by the river listening to our outdoor musicians - Cox's Yard offers you an unrivalled programme of entertainment.