Is it good for a break away plus a night out?

used to go there for work, usual assortment of pubs and places to eat. Probably more if you do the Sheakspear stuff

Its a summer in the sunshine by the river type of destination in my view. Its all plays and picturesque type stuff, and I enjoy that on occasion but are you trying to tell us you’re going all cultured Hora?

Go and see a play?

Swan theatre, went to a great nye club night at the top of the swan theatre, not that helpful sorry.

My bro lives there, really nice place some good eateries and stuff but not much entertainment beyond that Willy Shaky dude.

depends what sort of night out is expected?. Was born there and grew up a few miles away(long time back). there were 2 night clubs back then. I guess theatre related stuff is best bet. there used to be a canal boat restaurant trip down river and back in summer.The whole place can get hideously busy esp around Bills birth/deathday there are a lot of nice villages around most with good pubs if that is more your thing.