Stratford-upon-Avon, England, United Kingdom
Leaving Warwick we were moving on to Stratford Upon Avon. My timing of doing two things in one day was thrown off due to train schedules and delays, and my friend spending too long looking at places. I move much quicker alone.
Warwick Station where we had planned to arrive instead of Warwick Parkway had closed at 12.55 and the machines were out of order. My friend had to buy the tickets online which I am not a fan of. I like the paper tickets as a souvenir and there should be options for those that do not have a phone and internet connection when the station is closed and the machine is broken.
We had to take the 15.02 and change at Dorridge and arrived by the hotel at 4pm. This would just leave time for walking as places that required admission to enter would be closed now
We went along the river to find Shakespeare's grave first. We did the farthest first and walked back to the centre.
The church is free but to access the grave in the rear of the church is 4 pounds.
Navigating the streets we made our way to the School and Guildhall but these had closed as it was nearing 5pm.
We made our way to Shakespeare's house on Henley St but this had also closed for the day.
Finally we settled for a hot meal. Across from the hotel was a fish & chips shop. Cod & chips with mushy peas was 11.50. They also had pies so I got a steak and kidney for the next day for 4 pounds.
See also vlog - https://youtu.be/zqyiViFfjko
2025-05-22