About the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
Leading the world's enjoyment and understanding of Shakespeare's work, life and times
Explore Shakespeare
Find courses for schools, universities and enthusiasts, join a discussion forum and take up a creative challenge. Explore our library and archive collections on-line.
Venue hire
Host an event in a unique location. Conferences and events at the Shakespeare Centre and children's parties at Mary Arden's House
Discover the world of Shakespeare
We are the world's leading charity in promoting the life and works of William Shakespeare, offering inspiring events and five wonderful houses linked to Shakespeare to explore.
Get Involved
The Trust offers a broad range of volunteering opportunities; care for rare breeds, cultivate a vegetable patch, bring an exhibition to life or get into character, the choice is yours.
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Here are some of our news stories.
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Primary schools to celebrate Shakespeare's legacy
Mass cultural campaign launched by Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
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Shakespeare's Birthday Celebrations weekend
Stratford-upon-Avon will be full of festive fun and entertainment for the town’s annual Birthday Celebrations in honour of its most famous son, William Shakespeare, on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 April.
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Shakespeare Houses gear up for an exciting spring season of family friendly activities
The Shakespeare Houses and Gardens are gearing up for an exciting season of family friendly activities this spring including the re-opening of Mary Arden’s Farm, a new singing tree at Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, a fascinating new “Treasures” exhibition at the Birthplace, a family activities…
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Shakespeare Short Film Competition
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust has launched the Shakespeare Short Film Competition.
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Bring out your veg
Dress your fruit, veg and kids for success at the first Allotment & Garden Festival
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Heritage Open Day tours
The public will have a rare chance to see treasures usually kept under lock and key in the labyrinth of vaults beneath The Shakespeare Centre from 6-9 September.
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'Shakespeare' for the day of the Olympic Torch Relay
Oliver (Olley) West is playing Shakespeare for the day of the Olympic torch relay in Stratford-upon-Avon after winning the ‘S-Factor’ competition organised by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
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Chinese Premier visits Shakespeare's Birthplace
Chinese Premier Wen starts UK visit with personal pilgrimage to Shakespeare's Birthplace
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