Leamington Spa and Stratford-upon-Avon

Picturesque Towns and Shakespearean Tales:

On my way to Stratford, had a longish wait in Leamington to change trains, so decided to look around and very glad I did. Did the towns self-guided walking tour, and it was gorgeous. It was like Manuka, but make it a city. In Stratford I went to Shakespeare's Birthplace, and 'New House' where a museum dedicated to the 400th anniversary of the first folio is. In the evening I went to a medieval pub for dinner, and then to the Swan Theatre to watch the Merchant of Venice. It was very good, and afterwards went for a drink with the people in my section. What happens when an aussie, pom and American walk into a bar? They all order variations of soda water and annoy the bar staff (we had a lovely time however).Read more