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Visit Shakespeare's Family Homes

Discover the people and places that shaped William Shakespeare, the ordinary boy from Stratford-upon-Avon who went on to do extraordinary things

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    Shakespeare's Birthplace

    £25

    12 months' free entry - save when you book Shakespeare's Birthplace online

    *FREE exchange up to 24 hours before your visit

    New Place Garden

    New Place Gardens*

    FREE with every Shakespeare's Birthplace ticket

    *Seasonal opening

    Children 3-17 Half Price | Under 3s free
    Other concessions available

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    Moon Seat at AHC

    Anne Hathaway's Cottage

    +£5

    When purchased with the Shakespeare's Birthplace ticket

    Shakespeare's Schoolroom desks

    Shakespeare's Schoolroom

    +£10

    When purchased with the Shakespeare's Birthplace ticket

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    Open Daily 10am - 5pm
    Last entry 4.30pm

    • Shakespeare's Birthplace

    Take the time to explore Shakespeare's childhood world, right where it all began

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    Open Daily, 10am - 5pm. Last admission 4.30pm.

    Anne Hathaway's Cottage

    Savour the rural beauty of the place where Shakespeare's wife grew up and lived for many years. Here, William and Anne's romance blossomed.

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    Open 10am - 5pm. Last entry 4.30pm. Some outdoor spaces close 3.30pm

    Shakespeare's New Place

    Be inspired at the site that was Shakespeare's family home for 19 years, and uncover the fascinating story of why the house is no longer there.

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    Open Daily, 10am - 5pm. Last admission 4.30pm.

    What's On

    25 Oct 2025 - 2 Nov 2025

    October Half Term

    October half term at Shakespeare's family homes.

    • Family
    • Booking required
    • Various
    12 Apr 2025 - 31 Dec 2025

    Family Trail

    Find out more about the Shakespeare’s leading women with our fun, free trail across the Shakespeare family homes.

    • Family
    • No booking required
    • Various
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    Getting Here

    Plan your journey to Stratford-upon-Avon

    Food & Drink

    Food & Drink at Shakespeare's family homes

    What's On

    Enjoy seasonal activities and special events throughout the year

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