After leaving York, we journeyed to Stratford-Upon-Avon, birthplace of William Shakespeare. The trip was around two and a half hours, nearly all on motorways. The weather has been drier than northern England and Scotland, and also a little warmer.
We stayed at a B&B called Salamander Lodge. The room was very small, the towels were threadbare with torn edges, the shower was very average, but on the positive side, the cooked breakfast wasn't too bad and the owner gave us lots of tips for exploring, as well as half-price vouchers for
visiting the Shakespeare houses.
Our first stop was Shakespeare's birth place. Amazing to see the house itself and the furnishings.
We were fortunate to sit and watch two actors reciting famous lines from Hamlet, Othello and Macbeth.
Later we walked through the town and down to the Avon river.
Emily immediately recognised this statue of William Shakespeare, from all things, the animated movie "Gnomeo & Juliet", where the statue comes to life and speaks to the character Gnomeo.
Posing with a statue or looking at the map for directions?
Enjoying some delicious gelato after our fish and chips dinner...
The Salamander Lodge B&B...
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