Is Stratford upon Avon nice ?

Yes. It's very picturesque and surrounded by nice countryside.

It is touristy and I normally hate those places, but I quite liked it . First of all , it was easy to park and not a rip off as is usual in Britain. 

Sure everything is Shakespeare but I did not think it tacky . 

The areas where the canal meets the river is really nice fur lunch.

Yes............................

Yes, although it's pretty touristy.  I stayed at The White Swan two years ago and recommend it.  It's a lovely hotel right in the center of town.

it used to be long ago.