Day in Stratford-upon-Avon
The very beautiful and historic Stratford-upon-Avon is where the poet and bard William Shakespeare was born, attended school, went to church, met his wife, raised his children, bought a home, retired and died. During this delightful day out you will have the opportunity to visit his birthplace, look around the thatched family home of William's wife - Anne Hathaway's cottage. Learn about his life in Elizabethan England as well as visit his burial place in Holy Trinity Church. | Did you know?... William Shakespeare made so much money from is shareholdings in the Globe in London that he was able to retire to his birthplace in Stratford, buying a large retirement pad called 'New Place'. |