Visiting the birthplace of the world’s famous storyteller in Stratford-upon-Avon. Yes im talking about William Shakespeare.
Stratford-upon-Avon is a market town that lies on the River Avon in southern part of Warwickshire, England. A place full of history in the heart of England. If you like history this is a great place to start. Stroll along Henleys street, entering Shakespeare’s Birthplace House of worldโs famous poet and playwright was born and grew up.
As soon as you purchase your ticket, you will enter to the musuem area. Display of Shakespeare’s photos, achievements and his original copies of his playwrights.
After the museum you will head towards the garden. A great chance to watch and enjoy some of the actors/actress performing Shakespeare’s Aloud.
After the acting performance, why not have a look inside the house, famously known the birthplace of Shakespeare. There’s a bed reproduction where he used when he was young, he used to share with his other siblings.
After the house visit, it’s a good time for stroll photography. Why not continue to walk along the High Street admiring the Black and White Tudor Style frontages of buildings in this street. The beautiful old shop signs gives you a feel of what the town might have looked like during Shakespeare’s time.
If you had fun visiting the birthplace there are other places in Stratford might interest you. Includes Hall’s Croft (home to his daughter), Nash’s House and New Place (he spent the last chapter of his life), Anne Hathaway’s cottage (a very romantic setting) and Mary Arden’s Farm (the childhood home of his mother).
Continue the photo walk towards Bancroft Garden, and admire the swans and feeding the ducks. Go on and continue to walk along the riverbank or just sit on the bench and watch the day go by or a good chance to people watch.
Another way to explore the place is to jump on the queue for the river cruise. A fantastic way to admire Stratford and more relaxing way too.
If your looking for the best view of the town, it can be admire through aerial view by the RSC Tower for a small fee. The perfect place to go overlooking the whole town, River Avon bank and the beautiful greenfield and meadow afar. A very picturesque place, an endless camera clicks for picture perfect.
Have you been to Stratford-upon-Avon? If you love Shakespeare’s it’s a great excuse to visit for a day out.
I should make it a good excuse then. This seems to be worth the visit.
Its always a a good excuse for the love of travels and a bit of history.
As an English Lit graduate, I’d love to see Stratford – Upon – Avon! Will have to plan a trip, looks like you had a good time.
Yes it was a good day out. Oh the more you need to go its better to see things in person than just on the books ๐
Great post, love the buildings too! Oh, and I love your top! ๐
Yes Tudor buildings are everywhere……
A walk back in time ๐ Love going to museum to have a glimpse of history and understand its influence over the people of today ๐
Yes that’s right….. I love visiting museums and archaeological sites…so much to learn and discover
Wow how is that house still standing…incredible! the view from the river looks lovely and relaxing, a perfect end to a great day it seems ๐
Wonky and creeky flooring but yeah still standing- they done a good preservation there ๐
How cool! It’s crazy how beautiful that place is! Wonderful pics ๐
It is such a pretty place to take a glimpse of the past …..
I’m a huge Shakespeare fan! Looks like such a unique experience. I especially love your pictures from Bancroft Garden. Looks beautiful!
Cool! Stratford upon Avon is a best place to visit then if your Shakespeare fan, surely you’ll love it there.
Hi Anneklien,
Strafford upon Avon looks so pretty.
Impressed to see that his house is still there.
Cheers,
Yes indeed impressive …. they’ve done a brilliant job restoring the place
They have done an amazing job preserving such an historically significant place. Everyone knows Shakespeare and Stratford โ Upon โ Avon looks to be an excellent place to visit.
It is a nice little historic town to visit
Stratford-upon-Avon looks so pretty! What a lovely day trip! The river cruise looks like a relaxing way to see the town. I love the weeping willows!
I was indeed a lovely day out…. the river cruise gives you the opportunity to see the town and surrounding landscape
You can see why he was so inspired to write! I love the heritage style buildings and river views.
Most of the buildings are Tudor style and scattered around the town centre such a pretty place to roam around
That certainly feels like being transported back through time!
Yes indeed… its so nice to visit heritage places and imagine from the past what it use to be
Great place to visit for a little literature history, for kids and adults. Sheakespeare’s “bedroom” looked quite inviting with that duvet and the paintings on the wall. Glad you had a good time there.
It is a good place to visit if you like literature history.
Studying literature and this place is definitely one I aim to visit in the future. Thanks for sharing
You should plan your visit to Stratford you’ll gonna enjoy it there.
A beautiful place to grow up in. Shakespeare must have been one inspired kid!
A pretty market town to grew up with such a picturesque village houses and the landscape around, he didnt need to go far for writing inspiration
This is one of my favorite towns in the Uk, I used to visit often when I lived in Oxford. The houses are so cute, loved the architecture and the river avon that crosses the city is awesome! Worth visiting even if you are not a Sheakspears lover!
I agree with you, its one of my favourite town too such a pretty place to wander around.
Really beautiful photos. You get to learn about Shakespeare and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Stratford-upon-Avon. This is a trip that is worth doing.
Such a great place for history or just go for a stroll around town
You never need an excuse for Shakespear! Great post-would love the opportunity to soak up all this culture and history as well!
Whatever you wanted to do either for history or just for a day out stroll its a perfect place to visit.
Wow, what a quaint little Shakespearean village! It must be quite an experience seeing actors portraying one of his plays with all this in the backdrop; almost like you’re really there in the milieu he wrote it in!
Yes its really nice watching the actors/actress performing some parts of his playwrights.
I didn’t even know where Shakespeare was born! This is so cool, I have to go! I love historical places like this that take you back in time.
Wow, some lovely houses and outfits, looks like a set from some movie!
I visited here when I was really young and so don’t really remember too much! It’s great seeing these photos and getting an idea of where I went. Might just have to re-visit!!
It’s a good excuse to revisit the place for a day out ๐
My literature teacher back in school would have loved this post ๐
BTW, i love Shakespeare too
That’s cool you should visit this place then, you’ll enjoy it
Looks like so much fun! I skipped this area while I was in England…I will definitely have to check it out next time!!!
It’s always something to get back and explore.