We first walked around Stratford upon Avon, which is very picturesque and full of signs which mentioned Shakespeare. Jackson and Isabel tried to count them but gave up because there were so many. 
We finally managed to find a park bench! 
On Friday we visited Warwick Castle, which has heaps of history and one of the best castles I have ever visited. The origins of the castle began in the Saxon era, and it has continued to be associated with the Earls of Warwick until it was sold in 1978. It also has connections with many kings over the centuries and the site of some horrible battles. Now it is owned by the Merlin Entertainments Group, who have set up some fantastic displays, such as The State Rooms, Kingmaker and A Royal Weekend Party. The characters in the rooms are very realistic and it was difficult sometimes to tell the wax dummies from the real life actors, who played their parts very well. There were also displays and we watched the trebuchet sending a ball of fire into the air, and a display of the birds of prey. The entrance to the castle.
We were subjected to the stocks before we even started the tour. Not good for my knees!
A view of the inner part of the castle.
I look happy and relaxed but inwardly I am terrified because we are high up in the tower. I hate heights!
We were subjected to the stocks before we even started the tour. Not good for my knees!
A view of the inner part of the castle. 
I look happy and relaxed but inwardly I am terrified because we are high up in the tower. I hate heights! 
A reassuring hand on a very young Winston Churchill's shoulder. But he is not interested. He probably feels inadequate due to the fact that I am taller than him! 
A view of the gardens (plus Steve and me) with the trebuchet on the left hand side of the picture.
A serious game of Uno! Although I did not win, at least I did not come last. It would appear that Emma and Steve's tactics are worse then mine!
Our pop up tent is fantastic until you try to fold it up. It has quite mysterious instructions which are not logical.
Altogether it was another lovely few days, and sad that it all came to an end. So it was back to Bexley and Walter's birthday tea.
A view of the gardens (plus Steve and me) with the trebuchet on the left hand side of the picture. 
A serious game of Uno! Although I did not win, at least I did not come last. It would appear that Emma and Steve's tactics are worse then mine!
Our pop up tent is fantastic until you try to fold it up. It has quite mysterious instructions which are not logical. 
Altogether it was another lovely few days, and sad that it all came to an end. So it was back to Bexley and Walter's birthday tea. 
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