Shakespeare’s Family Homes
The Shakespeare Centre, Henley Street, Stratford Upon Avon, CV37 6QW, Stratford , GB (Shakespeare’s Family Homes
Explore Shakespeare’s Family Homes in Stratford-upon-Avon for a truly unique journey through the life of the world-famous poet and playwright, William Shakespeare. Walk in his footsteps and discover how, four centuries on, he still influences our everyday lives.
Highlights
Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace to walk in Shakespeare’s footsteps and explore the house where he was born and spent his childhood and early married life.
Immerse yourself in the new introductory exhibition Becoming Shakespeare. Full of imagery and his own words, it explores the beginnings of his creativity in the very surroundings where his journey began. Wander through rare artefacts, memorabilia and artwork from the world’s largest public Shakespeare museum. Hear fascinating tales of 16th-century family life, and see the workshop where his father, John, ran his prestigious trade as a glove maker with actors bringing his works to life.
Explore Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, home to Shakespeare’s bride-to-be, Anne Hathaway and generations of her family over the centuries. With acres of beautiful cottage gardens, orchards, and sculpture trails, it’s an idyllic rural retreat to explore. Treat yourselves to a cream tea in the Garden cafe overlooking the cottage.
Shakespeare’s New Place was the grand family home where Shakespeare lived for the last 19 years of his life and where he wrote some of his most famous plays. Although it was demolished over 250 years ago, the site has been transformed with contemporary sculptures celebrating his works and beautiful gardens and an exhibition celebrating the women in his life – both family and his characters. Talks tell the stories of how the house originally looked and the lives of those who lived there.
Important Information
This offer is only available online. Simply click on the Buy Tickets link to book a date and time slot directly on the website. 20% discount automatically applied
- Shakespeare’s Story ticket includes admission to all three houses.
| Regular Price | With Voucher | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakespeare's Story - Adult 16+(Including Seniors) | £27.00 | £21.60 | Buy |
| Shakespeare's Story - Child 3-15 yrs | £13.50 | £10.80 | Buy |
| Shakespeare's Story - Concessions | £22.95 | £18.36 | Buy |
| monday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| tuesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| wednesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| sunday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Last entry 30 minutes before closing.
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First Visit
I have been to SOA hundreds of times (live in Birmingham only 20 miles away) and to my shame never visited until today. I took my 8 year old son and signed up for 5 house 12 month multiple visit ticket for 2 adults + 4children: £47 which is great value. T he experience was fantastic and my son was fascinated by the exhibition and the house. The tour guides were friendly and knowledgeable. Special mention for the on site actors (Neil) who will deliver a Shakespeare speech request by the visitors. Will be coming back for more!
Dear John,
Thank you so much for your lovely comments! Glad you enjoyed your visit to the Shakespeare’s Houses in Stratford and saved big with our Smartsave discount!
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Fascinating visit ... after visit / & great value
We love taking our visitors and family – especially grandchildren – to Mary Arden Farm (the best of the five for us) and other sites when we can. Shakespeare’s Birthplace is fascinating – and we love the impromptu actors who will perform excerpts from plays and sonnets on request. And Anne Hathaway’s Cottage is absolutely delightful.
This is thoroughly worthwhile, excellent value, and provides hours & days of enjoyment for us and our family and visitors.
Thank you very much for your lovely comments, glad you enjoyed your visit to Shakespeare’s Family Homes whilst making use of our fantastic Smartsave discount!
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