Shakespeare's Birthplace
Overview
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Visiting Shakespeare's home town? Take a walk in the footsteps of a literary giant and explore the building where he was born and grew up on Henley Street in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Last entry is 30 minutes before closing
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Guides in the house
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Please note that last entry is 30 minutes before closing
What To Expect
Shakespeare's Birthplace
Visit the house where William Shakespeare was born and grew up. Experience the immersive exhibition 'Becoming Shakespeare', a thought-provoking and illuminating exploration of the influences that helped shape a young William Shakespeare. Talk to friendly guides in the house to find out what life was like for him and the family in Tudor times, from birth through to his early childhood, helping out in his father's glove-making workshop, attending the local grammar school and starting married life here with his wife Anne Hathaway. Hear excerpts from his works performed by costumed actors in the garden, bringing alive the works of this most famous of playwrights in the grounds of his birthplace.
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Shakespeare's Birthplace
Reviews
31 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
2nd visit - wonderful - especially the...
eleniwilliams,
Oct 8, 2017
- Viator
5.002nd visit - wonderful - especially the actors reciting Shakeapeare on demand!
We saw Anne Hathaway's Cottage...
Sheri C,
Sep 4, 2017
- Viator
5.00We saw Anne Hathaway's Cottage, Shakespeare's family home and Mary Arden's Farm. We enjoyed all three.
Really liked the idea of visiting 3...
Caroline R,
Aug 20, 2017
- Viator
5.00Really liked the idea of visiting 3 houses in one day and as long as you start early, 9am for us, you can fit in the 3 houses without feeling rushed and having time to enjoy the gardens with a nice hot drink.
Everyone was very helpful in the houses and clearly knew a lot about them, but what was really nice was the staff really seemed to be enjoying their job.
We did Shakespeare's house, Mary Ardens farm and Anne Hathaway's home, three different houses with different things of interest. This choice of 3 really suited us.Really interesting to see how people...
Gareth Z,
Aug 19, 2017
- Viator
5.00Really interesting to see how people lived over 400 years ago. The guides in each house were knowledgeable, interesting and friendly. Well worth the price!
The tour was terrific. What was not...
Michael S,
Jul 31, 2017
- Viator
4.00The tour was terrific. What was not terrific was the fact that I was told that I had to pay extra for the bus part of the tour. The tour package that I booked online did not cover this-or so I was told. This meant I had to pay an extra 24 pounds for the tour. The bus was nice, the audio info was great and easy to follow, and the city was lovely. All three houses we visited were well staffed and fascinating to tour.
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Operated by The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust