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

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Shakespeare's Birthplace

Henley Street Stratford-upon-Avon United Kingdom

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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

4.14

59 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

So vastly overpriced
913JimD,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Vastly overpriced. Go down the road to Tudor World, a much better experience for a third of the price. You learn about Shakespeare and everything Tudor.
Pretty cool spot
Flyingboy58,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
I was really amazed that the building was still standing. It’s in a small town and seems to be the center of the town. It’s amazing to me that it is still standing.
Come and learn about Shakespeare’s past
Christina H,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I was very pleased with my visit. I travelled there via the park and ride. I was happy for it to be open on a Monday and as it was not too busy it allowed me to walk around the exhibition in my own time. It was a very informative visit as it included clear and easy to read information as well as volunteers who were well-informed and attentive to visitor questions. I would recommend the visit.
Wonder Must Visit Site
LoveBug41,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is a really neat experience to walk through Shakespeares home. I toured it several years ago, but, wanted to bring my husband to see it who honestly loved it and its historical significance! The docents who volunteer inside are welcoming, friendly and full of historical information! It’s a must see site if in Stratford Upon Avon!
Interesting visit
carollX2990HL,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Our ticket was part of our Explorer Pass. There was a good mix of original features and modern technology used effectively. Several guides around the building with great knowledge and enthusiasm.
Bafflingly overpriced
380brendanl,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
Overpriced. There just isn’t very much to see, and modern political fashions have made their mark. Overall the experience was very disappointing.
Rip off. Sort your prices out!
leannehO2294AZ,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Biggest rip off of my life! The house is about 70% modified. Hardly any original features. I couldnt see anything from Shakespeare himself just a few pots and some stone artifacts which were replicas or similar to the ones they referenced about him. Garden is a tiny courtyard. Absolute joke. £26 is daylight roberry. Don't waste your money.
Waste of money and time.
Nomad44355017947,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
This was the biggest ripoff on our entire trip. They charged 26 pounds to walk through a small house with few exhibits and at least one staff member who was more interested in enforcing rules than in helping create some type of experience. They then wanted 15 more pounds to see an adjacent house. It was baffling really and I now understand why there was no line. Skip this tour.
Worth a visit
darrenandyvonne,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
3.5 stars from me. I enjoyed it but found it a little bit lacking in depth, it need more detail, especially about his later life and his literary career. Guides were very good, engaging and knowledgeable. It was not busy on the day we visited so we had no hassles with big crowds and could enjoy the self guided tour at our leisure. Worth doing overall but could be better if it was expanded to delve deeper into his career.
Gross bathrooms-Town. Town needs to do better
gogojb72,
Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Obviously the town wants to continue to attract tourism, however there are no restrooms provided anywhere in town. We did find one with the floor cover in puddles of urine. I wouldn’t let my children use it, it was so bad. It was absolutely disgusting. If you want to attract people, gain taxes from all the pubs and restaurants than provide facilities to use.