Shakespeare’s House in Stratford-upon-Avon

Central England and the Midlands | Fun things to do in Warwickshire | Heritage | Museums

Visit Shakespeare’s Birthplace – William Shakespeare’s childhood home in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon. Hear tales of Shakespeare’s family life and get up close to objects from the Trust’s world class collections as you discover how the extraordinary playwright continues to shape our lives today

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Shakespeare’s Birthplace is located 16 miles outside of Warwick.

It’s time to experience a bit of history, take a visit to the very place where William Shakespeare was born and raised, in order to save the building where William Shakespeare was born a public campaign was launched, supported by Charles Dickens. The property was purchased at auction by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust in 1847 for £3,000 and they have kept it running since it now runs as a tourist attraction

Prices from £24 per person for adults
Prices from £15.50 per person for children
Opening times are from 10 am till 4 pm
Opening days on Saturdays to Wednesdays
Located 16 miles outside of Warwick

Shakespear.org

The Shakespeare Centre
Henley St
Stratford-upon-Avon
Central England and the Midlands
CV37 6QW

Phone: 01789 204016
Email: [email protected]
Website: shakespeare.org.uk

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