Stratford Upon Avon

[nailit]

Got a day trip booked for tomorrow for Stratford Xmas Victorion Market.....

Anyone reccommend any interesting places to visit...apart from the obvious?

[Stableford]

Search 'Covid jab walk in centres, Stratford'?

[Spungle]

Thats not funny, Stableford. William Shakespeare died only months after having his jab. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/may/28/william-shakespeare-death-mistake-argentinian-tv

[Patsy33]

I've just asked a friend who has been to Christmas Market there, and her and partner were well impressed. I've just asked her of other interesting places to see. Just waiting for a reply..

[nailit]

//Search 'Covid jab walk in centres, Stratford'?//
Carry on your own paranoia.
I'll live my life thanks.

[Patsy33]

Just got a reply from friend.
Apart from Market, obviously Shakespeare birth place.
Royal Shakespeare Theatre.
The canal is nice to walk along. Not sure if they are doing boat trips.

[ladybirder]

Here you go nailit have a look at this. It's a lovely place to see.
https://www.timeout.com/stratford-upon-avon/things-to-do/best-things-to-do-in-stratford-upon-avon

[choux]

That brings back some memories, nailit.

https://www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/warwickshire/dirty-duck/

[Buenchico]

45-minute river trips leave at roughly ten past each hour, with boarding from ten to the hour, from 1110 to 1610. Tickets cost £9:
https://www.canalandrivertours.com/

The leave from the Canal Basin, which is interesting in its own right too:
https://www.visitstratforduponavon.co.uk/attractions/canal-basin

The open-top (cold!) sightseeing buses are expensive but might be worth using if you want to see everything:
https://city-sightseeing.com/en/100/stratford-upon-avon

For food and drink, try The Bear
https://www.thebearfreehouse.co.uk/
or, for drink alone, visit The Stratford Alehouse
https://www.thestratfordalehouse.com/

[johnny.5]

https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/pub-histories/england/warwickshire/the-golden-bee-stratford-upon-avon

;~)

[vulcan42]

The Dirty Duck pub for a swift half.

[Hanna1230]

I hate Xmas markets, they're all full of overpriced junk that some people will buy, but the athomesapher of them is enchanting. I'd just take a walk through and hit the nearest bar/Cafe or nightclub.

[Caran]

We have a couple of nights booked there in May. Used to live in Warwick 20 years ago so it's nice to have a look at all the old places. Don't forget there is a fantastic market at wellesbourne airport fields nearby.

[tonyav]

My favourite place Stratford upon Avon ( well not to far out of Stratford )
Avon Park drag strip.
https://scontent.fbhx4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/94422764_3333220783372356_6838888614537986048_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=825194&_nc_ohc=pZVGw3p10ZgAX_fqgGZ&_nc_ht=scontent.fbhx4-1.fna&oh=7e4a6da8f6c186e5d674edf963237e7e&oe=61D960DE

[Hopkirk]

Is that you, Tony?

[tonyav]

Wish it was, Hopkirk. That was ( at the time ) the fastest top fuel drag bike on the planet, called Imperial Wizard was run for around three drag seasons and then the yanks made the owner an offer he couldn't refuse.

[Hopkirk]

It looks a bit like my old RD125

[tonyav]

^^^^^ LOL.

[rowanwitch]

The boat trip only goes as far as the first lock, but the canal basin is ok. I used to do the Christmas market years ago when we used to sell our painted glass. There used to be a really good cheese shop and they will sell small amounts. The pubs are mostly overpriced. The Leamington spa market used to be a lot bigger and better. All the Shakespeare stuff is overpriced but the guided walks are a better way to see all the key stuff.

[nailit]

//Search 'Covid jab walk in centres, Stratford'?//
Stableford....
You'll be pleased to know that I arrived home safely (after having mixed with hundreds of people ...as I have all through the pandemic because I had to work) without so much as a cough.
If the situation changes in the next couple of days I will let you know.
Meantime, carry on hiding and sticking God only knows what experimental drug into your arm because the government tell you to and not socialising with your friends and family, and sticking a face nappy on your face because you are told to.