Bus Pass Bandit: Part Seventy Three - STRATFORD-UPON-AVON & WELFORD-ON-AVON

The Bus Pass Bandit is keeping himself busy in the lead-up to Christmas by staging a December dalliance over Stratford-upon-Avon way. Where has he inspected for your delectation on this crisp but chilly occasion?

Indeed, the Bandit is back in Stratford for an early start at the Pen & Parchment at Bridge Foot.

An opening half of North Cotswold Winter Solstice before following Shakespeare's Avon Way towards Bidford on Avon.

A view of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre from the Tramway Bridge.

Stannels Bridge once carried the railway line from Stratford to Cheltenham, and is now part of the Stratford Greenway.

All Saints' Church at Weston on Avon.

The Bandit arrives at Welford on Avon and heads first for The Shakespeare Inn.

And a festive half of Brains Santa's Ale.

Next is The Bell Inn, an attractive 17th century Inn.

For some refreshing Purity Gold.

The Four Alls is situated by Binton Bridge.

And has Fuller's London Pride.