Shakespeare's Family Homes
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Visit the family of homes of William Shakespeare for a wonderful family day out in Stratford-upon-Avon
Looking to see Shakespeare's Family Homes on your Stratford-upon-Avon visit? You've come to the right place!
Shakespeare's Family Homes, cared for by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, have opened their doors to everyone, so we can all sneak a peek into history and see what life was like for one of the greatest storytellers the world has ever seen.
Where can I visit at Shakespeare's Family Homes?
Shakespeare's Birthplace
- Find out where it all began for William Shakespeare when you visit Shakespeare's Birthplace in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon. Hear the stories of a young Shakespeare and his family life and observe the excellently preserved artefacts on display.
Anne Hathaway's Cottage
- Relive Shakespeare's love story at Anne Hathaway's Cottage. It is at this beautiful site where Anne was born and raised, before she married William at the age of 26. Uncover five centuries of stories of the family that lived here for 13 generations.
Shakespeare's New Place
- Shakespeare's home for 19 years, the house at Shakespeare's New Place no longer exists, but is now the site of a simply stunning garden with specially-commissioned artworks. There's no better place to explore the legacy that Shakespeare has on the world today.
The Shakespeare Story 3-in-1
- Visit all three of these fantastic sites with The Shakespeare Story 3-in-1 Ticket! There's plenty of things to do at each of the heritage sites, so this is the best ticket to get to ensure that you don't miss anything on your days out in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Explore History at Shakespeare's Birthplace today
What's perhaps the most fascinating thing about the works of William Shakespeare is how much we can still relate to them today. Stories of star-crossed lovers, family feuds, war, heartbreak, timeless comedy, we see them time and time again in all walks of modern life.
His stories have stood the test of time, and with the help of Shakespeare's Family Homes, we can now explore the story of William Shakespeare himself in his hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon.
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Get your tickets to Shakespeare's Birthplace in Stratford-Upon-Avon as you explore the beginnings of the William Shakespeare
Shakespeare's Story - 3 Attractions in 1 Ticket
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Henley Street,
Stratford-Upon-Avon CV37 6QW
How To Find Us
By foot:
Shakespeare's Birthplace and Shakespeare's New Place are within easy distance of each in Stratford-upon-Avon town centre.
Anne Hathaway's Cottage can be reached via a pleasant 20-25 minute walk from the town centre.
By car:
Stratford-upon-Avon is a short drive from junction 15 of the M40, close to the M42 and M6 motorway networks. The town can be reached by road from London in under two hours.
There are a number of pay and display car parks in Stratford-upon-Avon town centre, as well as a Park & Ride, signposted from the A46, which offers an easy, relaxing and great value journey into Stratford-upon-Avon town centre seven days a week this summer.
There is a pay and display car park a short walk from Anne Hathaway's Cottage, in Cottage Lane, Shottery, CV37 9HH.
By train:
National rail services run to Stratford-upon-Avon train station, which is a comfortable ten minute walk from the town centre.
West Midlands Railway offers a frequent and fast service from major cities including Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton to Stratford-upon-Avon.
There are regular train services covering the short journey between Stratford-upon-Avon and Wilmcote, which is just a four minute walk from Mary Arden's Farm.
- Toilets
- Baby-changing facilities
- Gift & book shop
Concession tickets are available for:
- Council Tax Support
- Disability Living Allowance
- Employment and Support Allowance
- Housing Benefit
- Income Support
- Job Seeker's Allowance
- Max Card holder
- Personal Independence Payment and Universal Credit
- Blue Light cardholder
- NHS Staff
- Member of the Armed Forces
- Student (18+)
- Young person ages 16-25
Dogs are welcome in the gardens and grounds of Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and Shakespeare’s New Place. All dogs must always be kept on a lead. Assistance dogs are welcomed in all areas at all sites.