Saturday, 30 June 2012

26 June 2012 STRATFORD-UPON-AVON Tuesday

We started our day with a visit at Anne Hathaways cottage for a stroll in the woodland nearby and a quick chat in the conversation chair.

Halfway through the woodland walk, we came across this moss-covered mask just hanging non-chalantly on a tree hook - you can come to your own conclusions ; )

Al and Keith were having a blast....

Next was Anne Hathaways cottage and garden...
The garden was all ablaze and a-bloom in a riot of colourful spires, pom poms and blossoms.
A quick visit inside the cottage and on our way to William Shakespeare's childhood home.  Set back in time and built like a rabbits warren made us all grateful that we live in modern times, especially seeing the taut-rope sprung mattress base and washing tub facilities.

Lunch at Pen and Parchment then a little wander through what used to be the site of William Shakespeare's adult home and is now an archeological site which was a little disappointing.  The adjoining Knot gardens were interesting with the 4 symmetrical garden squares and intricate sculptures.
Mum and I finished our afternoon off with a little retail therapy, and our stay in Stratford-upon-Avon ended with the four of us having a nice dinner out.

Forgot to say my most exciting thing was to sleep in the attic!!


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