Accommodations are plentiful in and around Stratford in every price range. The good people at the Stratford Festival Accommodation Bureau can assist you with lodging. They can be reached at the toll-free number or Web site listed below. No reflection on exploring Stratford would be complete without noting the luxury of relaxing along the Avon River. Numerous benches and picnic tables lure one to just sit.
Church bells peal on the hour.
The wind whistles through the willows that line the long, winding banks. Charming bridges allow one to cross from side to side. As I sat, a grumpy man stalked past and carelessly tossed a small white paper bag of garbage on the ground. I peered at him in astonishment that he could sully the beautiful surroundings. He moved on some 30 yards and sat alone on a bench.