Opening Times

We look forward to welcoming you to Shakespeare's family homes. Take a look at our opening times to plan your visit.

Shakespeare’s Birthplace & Shop

20 January – 15 March: Monday - Sunday, 10am - 4pm (House: last entry 3.30pm)
16 March – 27 October: Monday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm (House: last entry 4.30pm)
28 October - 3 November (half term): Monday - Sunday, 10am - 4pm (House: last entry 3.
From 4 November: Monday - Sunday, 10am - 4pm (House: last entry 3.30pm)

Anne Hathaway's Cottage

10 February – 15 March: Monday - Sunday, 10am - 4pm (last entry 3.30pm)
16 March – 27 October: Monday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm (House: last entry 4.30pm)
28 October - 3 November (half term): Monday - Sunday, 10am - 4pm (House: last entry 3.30pm)
From 4 November: Closed for winter.

Shakespeare's New Place

16 March – 27 October: Monday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm (House: last entry 4.30pm)
28 October - 3 November (half term): Monday - Sunday, 10am - 4pm (House: last entry 3.30pm)
From 4 November: Closed for winter.

Pre-book your tickets online
To avoid disappointment it is essential to pre-book tickets online.

Mary Arden’s Farm and Hall’s Croft

Please note: Both Mary Arden’s Farm and Hall’s Croft remain closed to general visits.

Both properties continue to provide dedicated learning spaces, with Hall’s Croft hosting A-Level and higher education groups and Mary Arden’s Farm playing host to our primary school workshops where children can get hands-on and learn more about Shakespeare’s work, life and times in a secure setting.

Outside of term time, Mary Arden’s Farm transforms into an events space, where families can escape into the past to enjoy Tudor-inspired fun! See our What’s On page for more information on upcoming events.

The Reading Room is open for in-person research activity. See our Reading Room page for opening times and to book a visit.

If you have an enquiry related to a ticket you purchased for Shakespeare's family homes, please contact us by email: [email protected] or by phone: 01789 204016.