Discover the life of William Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon with a visit to Shakespeare's family homes
- Explore the world of Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Discover Shakespeare's original family homes, cared for by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
- Discover the journey from Stratford boy to literary legend
- Hear stories of a young Shakespeare and his family life
- Step inside Shakespeare's Birthplace and discover where his story began
- Relive the romance at Anne Hathaway's Cottage, the childhood home of Shakespeare's wife
- Explore Shakespeare's New Place gardens, the site of his grand family home for 19 years
- Enjoy interactive exhibits, historic artefacts, and beautifully preserved heritage sites
Go behind-the-scenes of the Bard in Stratford-upon-Avon
Owned and cared for the the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, Stratford-upon-Avon is home to Shakespeare's homes throughout his lifetime. After being born and spending the majority of his life there, you can see the original, authentic homes where Shakespeare was born, lived and wrote and gain insight into Elizabethan life through immersive exhibitions, displays & artefacts.
Shakespeare's Birthplace:
- Explore where Shakespeare's story started at William's childhood home & birthplace
- Travel through original rooms once lived in and loved by the Shakespeare's
- Learn about young Shakespeare's family life through artefacts from the 16th Century
- Get up-close to objects from the Trust's world-class collection
- Tickets include entry to Shakespeare's New Place Gardens!
Shakespeare's New Place Gardens:
- Walk in the footsteps of an adult Shakespeare on the brink of fame
- Explore the site that was once home to William Shakespeare for 19 years
- Uncover the fascinating story of why the house is no longer there
- Discover Shakespeare's beautiful gardens and specially-commissioned artworks
- Entry included in your Shakespeare's Birthplace tickets!
Anne Hathaway's Cottage:
- Relive the romance of Shakespeare's love story at the home of his wife-to-be, Anne Hathaway
- Built 500+ years ago, you can still get up-close to much of the original building
- See original furniture, including the famous Hathaway bed
- Wander through acres of beautiful cottage gardens & orchards
- Explore the sculpture trail inspired by Shakespeare's plays!
His stories have stood the test of time, and with the help of Shakespeare's Family Homes, you're invited to explore the story of William Shakespeare himself in his hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon.
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