Hidden in the Midlands is a world-famous spot that even Brits themselves can easily overlook. Having been to this town many times, it never quite loses its charm for me. Along its romantic river, day-trippers take a boat out into the waters, floating along under the willow trees that line its banks.

In summer, it's a place I can only describe as looking like a Georges Seurat painting, or a scene from A Midsummer Night's Dream. And it's quite possible William Shakespeare himself could have taken inspiration from this beautiful town as it was once the bard's very own home. Stratford-upon-Avon is the town where Shakespeare was born and is buried. Every year, millions of people celebrate his life and work by visiting the town.

It's a town that's often lost on Brits, despite tourists from all over the world often travelling thousands of miles to visit.

The town has a worldwide reputation and an incredibly unique place in history that's unlike any other.

It's grey and dull on my latest day in the town, which I usually visit in summer, but it doesn't stop Stratford from looking every bit as good as it usually does.

In autumn and winter, the town transforms into a cosy destination, home to sparkling Christmas lights and a whimsical feel.

Being from the Midlands myself, I've often taken a day trip to Stratford-Upon-Avon, not to be confused with Stratford in London (very different places).

Arriving in the town, it's always vaguely busy with tourists and locals milling around.

I notice the tourist centre, with translations to a huge variety of languages, welcoming visitors to the city - a sight you won't often see in a relatively small UK town.

Stratford always looks clean with well-maintained gardens and potted plants.

The crown jewel of the area is the Royal Shakespeare Company Theatre - an immaculate addition to the area and a powerhouse for the arts.

You won't find any poor quality performances here, and even if the theatre isn't your favourite thing, I'd without a doubt recommend watching one of the incredible performances if you can.

After taking a look around the theatre and a stroll along the river, I headed towards the high street.

There's a huge amount of quaint shops and independent stores set up in historic old-fashioned buildings.

From traditional sweet shops to a Christmas store, you could spend hours strolling in and out of each shop.

One personal highlight for me, and a standout spot to visit, especially through the colder months, is Brucester's Coffee.

Located on Wood Street, this is the cosiest coffee shop I've been to in a long time - I could have spent hours there. It's the perfect autumnal place to enjoy a hot chocolate or a coffee with a cake.

The Royal Shakespeare Company says the playwright seems to have been influenced by the countryside around Stratford. His works contain many references to wild flowers, animals and birds, rural characters and country customs.

Stepping into the town is like stepping into a scene in a play or a painting - a feeling you won't feel all too often.

Having travelled to a huge range of towns across the UK, I struggle to think of anywhere I enjoy more than this town which is the star of the show for me.