Become a Friend

Becoming a member of the Friends of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is the perfect opportunity to increase your lifetime's enjoyment of William Shakespeare and his works. At the same time, you will be helping the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust achieve its three core objectives, which are:

to promote in the every part of the world the appreciation and study of the plays and other works of William Shakespeare and general advancements of Shakespearian knowledge
to maintain and preserve the Shakespeare Birthplace properties for the benefit of the nation
to provide and maintain for the benefit of the nation a museum and library of books, manuscripts, records of historic interest, pictures, photographs and objects of antiquity with particular, but not exclusive reference to William Shakespeare, his life, works and times

Judi Dench "It's an honour and pleasure for me to serve as a Life Trustee of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, and to support its wonderful work in the presentation of the Shakespeare houses and in conservation and education. Joining the Friends is a practical and rewarding way to further the Trust's work and I urge all who love Shakespeare to do so."
Judi Dench

"By joining the Trust you can experience all that, and more: and you can help too to support the Trust's continuing work in interpreting the material life of Shakespeare's family in Stratford for future generations."
Michael Wood

The revenue raised through Friends' subscriptions is used for special acquisitions to enrich our collections and enhance the displays in the Houses; to support the work of the Education department and to improve visitor facilities.

By joining the Friends you will be helping to preserve forever the incomparable heritage that Shakespeare left for people of all nations and all ages.

As a member you will enjoy special privileges, including:

Free admission to the Shakespeare Houses and gardens, on production of your membership card
The opportunity to take part in exclusive Friends' events
10% discount in the Trust's gift shops and in the Shakespeare Bookshop and for purchases by mail order or online.
Discounts on fees for lectures and courses, and on tickets for study days at the Shakespeare Centre
Discounts on public events promoted by the Trust
Benefits and discounts with organisations in Stratford-upon-Avon

Membership Rates

Individual Member	£25.00 per year
(One card admits named member and one guest)
Double Membership	£40.00 per year
For two adults living at the same address. (Two cards cover two named members and two guests)
Family Membership	£40.00 per year
For two named adults and up to three children under 17. (Two cards cover the family)
Life Membership	£325.00
(One card admits named member and one guest)
Joint Life Membership	£585.00
(Two cards admit two named members and two guests)
Group Membership	£50.00 (minimum) per year
For schools, clubs, societies, etc. (Two cards admit two representatives of an organization)

Please note: membership cards are non-transferable.

If you would like further information, or to join the Friends please complete the application form and return it by post to:

The Friends' Administrator
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
The Shakespeare Centre
Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6QW
United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 (0)1789 201840
Fax: +44 (0)1789 263935
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To gift aid an existing subscription download the declaration form