# Stratford Glockenspiel Clock Tower

> A clock tower in the centre of Stratford whose figures act out scenes from Romeo and Juliet four times a day, with a chime and a recorded commentary.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-stratford-glockenspiel/

A clock tower in the centre of Stratford whose figures act out scenes from Romeo and Juliet four times a day, with a chime and a recorded commentary. The town names its streets after Shakespeare characters. Time your stop for the show, then walk to the cafes.

- **Nearest town:** Stratford, New Zealand
- **Category:** Roadside oddities
- **GPS:** -39.3376, 174.2847

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually March–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, June, August–September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [The Forgotten World Highway from Stratford to Taumarunui](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzm-forgotten-world-highway/)

## Nearby

- [Dawson Falls](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-dawson-falls/) – 16 km
- [North Egmont and Mt Taranaki](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-north-egmont/) – 17 km
- [Tawhiti Museum](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-tawhiti-museum/) – 28 km
- [Te Rewa Rewa Bridge and Coastal Walkway](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-te-rewa-rewa-bridge/) – 35 km

## FAQs

### Where is Stratford Glockenspiel Clock Tower?

Stratford Glockenspiel Clock Tower is in Stratford, New Zealand, at GPS -39.3376, 174.2847.

### Which road trips pass Stratford Glockenspiel Clock Tower?

Stratford Glockenspiel Clock Tower is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The Forgotten World Highway from Stratford to Taumarunui.

### What is there to see near Stratford Glockenspiel Clock Tower?

Places worth a stop nearby: Dawson Falls (16 km), North Egmont and Mt Taranaki (17 km), Tawhiti Museum (28 km) and Te Rewa Rewa Bridge and Coastal Walkway (35 km).

### When is the best time to visit Stratford Glockenspiel Clock Tower?

The most pleasant months are usually March–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, June, August–September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)