5. Enjoy views from the RSC Tower

Let’s be honest, no trip here would be complete without a visit to the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC). If plays aren’t your thing, why not try a bird's eye view of Stratford-Upon-Avon. You can get the lift all the way up from the Royal Shakespeare Theatre for for panoramic views of the River Avon and beyond. On a clear day you can see views for up to twenty miles across. Have dinner at the swanky RSC Rooftop Restaurant after.

7. Walk around the Stratford-Upon-Avon's old town

Stratford-Upon-Avon super pretty and very picturesque. Most of the important and beautiful buildings located here. The beautiful HSBC building, built in 1883. Hathaway Tea Room, occupying a Grade II-listed building dating back to 1610, some of Hathaway Tea Rooms’s illustrious past lives include a bookshop and a shoe shop, before becoming the tea rooms in 1931. Unfortunately Hathaway Tea Room closed down, I just hope someone will take over and continue to run the most historical cafe in town. The Guild Chapel, located at the corner of Chapel Lane and Church Street, towers over the old and crouching houses of Stratford,  was founded in the middle of the 13th century. If you want to learn more about town, I recommend you book a  guided tour of Stratford-upon-Avon. Have an experienced tour guide bring the history of the town to life as you walk past all the major sights of the city. There are tales on the way about pubs, secret tunnels, myths, skirmishes, and even the Teletubbies, which is filmed near Stratford-upon-Avon.

8. MAD Museum

Another activity perfect for a family day out, the MAD Museum (Mechanical Art  Design).  It’s the UK’s only permanent museum that explores all forms of mechanical art and design. This interactive centre stimulates the senses and inspires kids to learn about science, tech, engineering, art and maths while having fun at the same time, good fun for old and young.

9. Tudor World

This is a small independent museum located in the original Tudor building. When you stroll around the Stratford, you can't miss the small lovely courtyard, entrance to the museum. Don't walk past, pop in and see how they recreates historical settings to simulate the Tudor period. You can spend about an hour or less, and it's been fun, you also can take some fun pictures there too. They are a few tours you can take, but unfortunately, due to Covid restrictions, all of them was cancelled, still very worth to visit.  Hopefully they are will be running very soon. Ticket adult £6.75, child £3.50.

10. Enjoy a Pub Life

No trip to Stratfor Upon Avon would be complete without checking out some of its oldest architecture – and The Garric Inn pub is on of them. Believed to have been constructed in 1596, this Grade II-listed, Elizabethan, timber-framed building has been an inn since the early 18th century and has been called  after the actor David Garrick, since 1795. We started one of our day with a lovely cup of coffee there or you can try some of the oldest ale. Another great place to visit is the Old Thatch Tavern. They serve really nice traditional pub food with very affordable prices. Another great place to have lunch in is Cox's Yard. This rustic-chic restaurant has a riverside terrace and serves Josper-oven steaks and cocktails. Explore the town and enjoy the food.

SO TO VISIT OR NOT TO VISIT? THAT IS THE QUESTION

Our visit to Stratford-upon-Avon certainly exceeded our expectations. I initially thought it was a town for Shakespeare lovers and everything related. If you are like me and plays aren’t your thing and you are not into his creations (thank you school for that), Stratford Upon Avon has so much more to offer. A romantic weekend, trip with children or a day trip to get away from the house, it has everything. You definitely won't get bored here.

I’d really recommend a visit to Shakespeare’s hometown to discover a new love for him and the English towns.