Stratford-Upon-Avon, England

STRATFORD-UPON-AVON

Stratford-Upon-Avon, located in Warwickshire on the River Avon, is famous for William Shakespeare. The house he was born and spent his early childhood, which is a museum now,  is still located in Henley Street. 

Shakespeare's Birthplace

Henley Street

The Christmas Shop situated opposite the Shakespeare's Birthplace

New Place is the name of the last Shakespere's residence where he died. However, the house does not exist any longer as it was demolished in 1759. 

Shakespeare was baptised and buried in Holy Trinity Church. 

The Royal Shakespeare Theatre

The town is also famous for theatres like the Royal Shakespeare Theatre and the Swan Theatre. 

I simply love Stratford-Upon-Avon. It has got a great ambience and there is something special about the place. It is definitely my favourite place in the United Kingdom. I fell in love with this place from the first moment I went there. I always enjoyed being in Stratford, buying coffee at Starbucks and going to the river Avon to sit, watch the swans and relax.  Stratford-Upon-Avon has got a special place in my heart as I have got a lot of wonderful memories connected with the town.

I think that my favourite place in Stratford-upon-Avon is the river Avon with its pretty surroundings including boats, swans, monuments of Hamlet or Lady Macbeth and a bridge. There is no better place to rest or walk.

Swans on the Avon River

Christmas in Stratford

Another attraction in the town is the Stratford Butterfly Farm. 

The Butterfly Farm

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Coventry, Warwick, Leamington Spa, England

COVENTRY

Coventry is located in West Midlands, not far away from Birmingham. 

At the end of the 19th century Coventry became a centre of bicycle manufacture and in the 20th century it was the major centre of the British motor industry. That is why it is worth visiting Coventry Transport Museum, which has got a rich collection of bicycles, cars and buses. 

Coventry's historic St Michael's Cathedral, built in the 14th century, was severely bombed during the second World War by Germans. Nowadays you can visit the ruins of the cathedral which are quite impressive. A new cathedral was built next to the old one. 

Coventry is also famous for Lady Godiva, the wife of Earl of Mercia, who lived in the 11th century. According to the legend she rode a horse naked through the city in order to reduce tax imposed on the local people. There is the Statue of Lady Godiva in the city centre next to Primark. Apart from that a music festival known as Godiva Festival is held annually in the War Memorial Park.

During my stay in Coventry I enjoyed visiting Lady Herbert's Garden which is located close to the Pool Meadow, bus station.

Not far away from Coventry there is a nice place Coombe Abbey where you can relax, have a picnic and commune with nature.

WARWICK 

Warwick is famous for its medieval Castle, which was built in 1068 by William the Conqueror. The castle is worth visiting with lots of activities for children.

LEAMINGTON SPA

Leamington Spa is another interesting place in West Midlands. It is a small spa town with a nice park opposite the Royal Pump Room, white buildings and my favourite tunnel - the perfect place for a photoshoot. 

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