Home of Shakespeare, set in beautiful countryside and with the River Avon flowing through its heart. Stratford is only about 25 mins drive away. Come for the day, Visit the house where the world’s most famous playwright was born and grew up and visit his grave in the nearby Holy Trinity Church. Interested in his family? Visit Mary Arden's House, the childhood home of Shakespeare's mother or the world famous Anne Hathaway's Cottage, the childhood home of Shakespeare's wife.
After all that history, you will be hungry! There are many fine restaurants to choose from in the town or take the Chain Ferry for the grand sum of 50p and have a picnic by the river. Alternatively, you will be right by the famous Royal Shakespeare theatre so why not end your day with a performance after a pre theatre dinner in the theatre's rooftop restaurant.