Stratford-upon-Avon is a market town in Warwickshire, England located on the River Avon. It has a population of around 25,500 people and is best known as the birthplace of William Shakespeare. Stratford receives around 3 million visitors per year who come to see attractions related to Shakespeare like his birthplace, Anne Hathaway's Cottage, and performances at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Tourism is a major industry for the town due to its association with Shakespeare.