Culture and Magic in Stratford Upon Avon

Hello my lovelys


Hope you have all had a great weekend; I have spent the last couple of days in Stratford Upon Avon. A beautiful vibrant town sparkling with culture; since it is the birth place of one of the greatest playwrights Mr William Shakespeare. Arriving on Sunday lunchtime we hopped on the Sightseeing open top bus to Anne Hathaway's cottage; I am talking about Shakespeare's wife not the actress. It has the most beautiful garden and a very tranquil woodland walk where my sister and I watched the squirrels chasing each other in the treetops. One of the most amazing sights in nature I have seen for a long long time; I love nature very much. Mary Arden's Farmhouse was also fantastic; looking at rare breeds of the different farm animals was amazing. 

The next day we visited Shakespeare's Birthplace; unfortunately couldn't take any photos inside the exhibition places but managed to get photos of the beautiful garden and the flat topped tree. Now we couldn't go to Shakespeare town and not see one of his plays; at the theatre we went to see a modern version of The Merchant Of Venice. I liked how it was set in a Las Vegas casino; it was full of energy, it was spectacular. I was also amazed to see one of Hollywood's most iconic and all round gentleman Patrick Stewart performing the part of Shylock to the most absolute perfection.

My last day took place at Warick Castle; one of the best touristy places I have ever been too. Everything from the dressed up staff members playing the part of those who lived in 18th-19th century Britain to the grand architecture in the grand rooms of the castle. It was fun riding the wheels of the trebuchet; the large catapaults used as weaponry; very much like walking in a large hamster wheel I think I have my exercise done today. Plus climbing at least 500 stairs to explore the ramparts and towers of the castle.

Take care now; I leave you with a photo of a very special something I have bought on my trip.