Chinese New Year
Year of the Dragon
"Inspire us with the spleen of fiery dragons"
Richard III (Act 5, v 3)
Shakespeare Aloud!
Hear live performances of Shakespeare's most popular plays every day in the gardens of Shakespeare's Birthplace.
Explore real collections
The Collections Library and Archive reading room is open to all members of the public wishing to find out more about William Shakespeare, the RSC or local history.
Beyond the classroom
We offer a wide range of inspiring interactive sessions for schools from key stage 2 to A level. Targeted to meet the curriculum and exam board requirements.
Shakespeare's Birthplace
Become part of the Shakespeare story
A perfect introduction to William Shakespeare's Works, Life and Times.
- And Thereby Hangs a Tale
Anne Hathaway's Cottage
The most romantic Shakespeare house
Fall in love with the childhood home of Shakespeare's wife.
Mary Arden's Farm
A real working Tudor farm
Experience Tudor farm life from Shakespeare's childhood.
Hall's Croft
Jacobean home of Shakespeare's daughter
Elegant home of Susanna Shakespeare and her husband Dr John Hall.
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The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust runs various programmes of events throughout the year, including;
Everyday activities at The Shakespeare Houses throughout the school holidays
Literary events, courses and study days at The Shakespeare Centre.
See the full list of events to keep updated with what is happening and when.
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Explore the world of Shakespeare, have your say, join us and join in
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For schools
We offer a wide range of curriculum focused sessions from Key stage 2 to A level.
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Forums
There is a forum for pupils, for teachers and for everyone. See what people are doing with Shakespeare
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Collections
Get closer to Shakespeare and his world through our amazing collection of rare books, manuscripts, art and artefacts all with their own story to tell...
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About the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
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Our story : past
The history of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
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What we do
Find out more the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
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Press
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There are many ways in which you can help support the Trust
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Friends of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
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Adopt the Animals
Support the rare breeds at Mary Arden's Farm
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Book Fund
Contribute towards the Trust's impressive Library
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Make a Donation
Donate to where the need is greatest