EV Charging in Stratford-upon-Avon: Where to Charge (2026 Guide)

Driving an electric car to Stratford-upon-Avon? The fastest chargers aren’t in the town centre. They’re on the edge of town at the Maybird Shopping Park, the A46 and the Shipston Road. In town, your best bets are Bridgeway Multi-Storey, the on-street chargers on Chestnut Walk, and the Park & Ride, where you can park for free while you charge. Here’s where to plug in, how fast each site is, and what’s happening with the council’s car park chargers.

Quick guide: where to charge in Stratford

• Fastest charge: Maybird Shopping Park (10 ultra-rapid chargers)
• On the A46: InstaVolt at the A46 farm shop, Snitterfield (4 ultra-rapid)
• South of the river: Shell Recharge at Shell / Little Waitrose, Bridgetown
• Town centre while you shop or see a show: Bridgeway Multi-Storey (2 EV bays) or Chestnut Walk (8 on-street chargers)
• Cheapest all-day parking with a charge: the Park & Ride at Bishopton, where you park free while plugged in

Map of EV chargers in Stratford-upon-Avon

Every charging site in this guide, sorted by distance from the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Pick “Rapid and ultra-rapid” for a quick top-up, or “Walk to the RSC” to charge while you see a show.

Rapid and ultra-rapid charging

Maybird Shopping Park (CV37 0HZ)

Stratford’s biggest charging hub, with 10 ultra-rapid chargers of up to around 150kW. The hub was opened by Mer, and charging maps now list it under the Be.EV network. With ten bays a queue is less likely than at smaller sites, and the shops and cafés make it easy to fill 20–30 minutes.

A46 farm shop, Snitterfield (CV37 0QA)

InstaVolt runs 4 ultra-rapid chargers at the farm shop on King’s Lane, just off the A46. It’s handy if you’re coming in from Warwick or the M40, or heading out again.

Bannatyne Health Club, Alcester Road (CV37 9RJ)

InstaVolt’s 50kW rapid chargers on the west side of town. You don’t need to be a gym member, and you pay by contactless card with no app or subscription needed. There’s no connection fee, and InstaVolt advertises cheaper overnight rates for app users.

Shell / Little Waitrose, Bridgetown (CV37 7LP)

A Shell Recharge ultra-rapid charger at the Shell garage on Shipston Road. It’s the best option south of the river, and handy for the Rosebird Centre, the Butterfly Farm and Clopton Bridge.

Other rapid chargers

• Morrisons, Alcester Road (CV37 9DA): a rapid charger (MFG EV Power), so you can charge while you shop.
• Stratford Garden Centre, Clifford Chambers (CV37 8LW): 2 rapid chargers (Forward EV).

Charging in the town centre

Bridgeway Multi-Storey (CV37 6YX)

The council lists 2 electric vehicle bays on Level 1. It’s the best-placed car park for the RSC, the riverside and the town centre, and the first hour is free. Normal parking charges apply after that, including the flat £3.50 evening rate from 4pm. See our Stratford parking calculator for prices.

Chestnut Walk (CV37 6HG)

8 on-street chargers (Connected Kerb) a short walk from the town centre and Holy Trinity. They’re slow chargers, best for a long visit or an overnight top-up rather than a quick boost.

Council car parks: chargers are changing

In late 2025, Stratford-on-Avon and Warwick district councils appointed a new operator to install and run EV chargers in their car parks. The councils warned that the old chargers would be phased out first, and that there would probably be a gap before the new ones went in. Before you rely on a council car park for a charge, check its live status in an app such as Zapmap, and read the signs when you arrive.

The Park & Ride: free parking while you charge

The Stratford Park & Ride at Bishopton (satnav CV37 0RJ) has 4 charging points. Warwickshire County Council says vehicles park free while plugged in, so you only pay the bus fare into town (£2.50 adult return, or £4 for a group of up to five). Buses run about every 30 minutes, but only 9am–3pm on weekdays, and there’s no Sunday service from November to Easter. Stratford Parkway station is on the same site if you’re coming back later. Full details are on the county council’s Park & Ride page.

Staying overnight? Hotels with chargers

• The Grosvenor Hotel, Warwick Road: a fast charger (ChargePoint)
• Stratford Park Hotel & Golf Club, Ingon Lane: 2 fast chargers (SYNC EV)
• Crowne Plaza, Bridgeway: a slow charger (BP Pulse)

Check with your hotel whether chargers are for guests only and need booking. Browse more places to stay in our where to stay guide.

EV charging in Stratford: quick answers

Where is the fastest EV charger in Stratford-upon-Avon?

The Maybird Shopping Park hub, with 10 ultra-rapid chargers. The InstaVolt site at the A46 farm shop in Snitterfield and Shell Recharge at Bridgetown are also ultra-rapid.

Can I charge my car while visiting the RSC?

Bridgeway Multi-Storey has 2 EV bays and is a few minutes’ walk from the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. They’re popular, so have a backup. Chestnut Walk’s on-street chargers are also within walking distance.

Is there free EV charging in Stratford?

We haven’t found free charging, but at the Park & Ride you park free while plugged in. You still pay for the electricity and the bus.

Alex Harrington

Alex Harrington grew up in Stratford-upon-Avon and runs What's up, Stratford? as an independent guide to the town.