A Day in Stratford

When Alison told me she was going to meet her sister in Stratford (as her husband was taking her there with their daughter for a short break to celebrate Anne's 50th) I could not let the opportunity pass. We took the park and ride which proved quick and very economical. The weather was perfect, with clear blue skies for most of the day.

We started off with a walk over the pedestrian bridge to the other side of the river. The landscaping around the canal basin is very tasteful. We had coffee and cake sitting outside the theatre on the river side before heading for Shakespeare's Birthplace where I had never been before (see photo below). Well worth a visit. After an unexpected shower, we found Hathaway Tea Rooms for a late afternoon snack. The building is from 1610 and has recently been refurbished. A pleasant end to a very nice day.