Follow in Shakespeare’s footsteps at his family homes in Stratford-upon-Avon. Visit his birthplace and beautiful Anne Hathaway’s cottage. New Place, site of his final home is closed until mid-March.

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Discover the people and places that shaped William Shakespeare, the ordinary boy from Stratford-upon-Avon who went on to do extraordinary things.

Walk in the footsteps of Shakespeare at the house where he was born. Hear captivating tales from the expert guides, wander through the Famous Beyond Words exhibition and explore his father’s reputable trade in the glovemaker’s workshop. The garden features flowers and plants that Shakespeare wrote about in his plays and often hosts live performances by a resident acting troupe.

Relive the Tudor love story between Shakespeare and his bride-to-be at the nearly 600-year-old Anne Hathaway’s Cottage. See original family furniture, including the four-poster bed and courting couch. Stroll through the cottage gardens and heritage orchards.

The newest attraction on the Shakespeare trail is New Place, the site where his family home once stood. Currently closed for the winter months until mid-March 2025 your ticket is valid for 365 days so you can return to explore this site and its archaeological remains when it reopens. Meet the man behind the famous plays in a fascinating new exhibition “Hidden Voices: The Women Who Made Shakespeare! “Discover beautiful gardens and specially commissioned artworks inspired by his work and times.

Walk in the footsteps of William Shakespeare and explore his childhood home
Discover the fascinating stories of Shakespeare across his family homes
Explore the iconic thatched cottage, home to Shakespeare’s bride-to-be, Anne Hat
Listen to our guides tell tales of the customs of the times

Includes:
Entrance to all 3 Shakespeare family homes
Transfers between the houses

 

 

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