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Seasonal
Easter ![]()
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This Easter celebrate the joys of spring at the Shakespeare Houses and Gardens, with fun things to do at Mary Arden's Farm, including Easter card-making, treasure trails, finger puppet-making, meet the baby animals and 'Egg heads' cress-growing, in addition to the usual daily activities of the costumed guides.
Summer
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust runs a programme of activities during each of the school holidays. For more information please visit the School Holidays page. ![]()
This season also sees 'Shakespeare Aloud!' arriving at the Shakespeare Houses and Gardens. For more information please click on the link above. ![]()
Outdoor Plays
In the summer months various theatrical and musical groups arrive at the Shakespeare Houses. Performances take place in our beautiful gardens. Seating is not always provided so please check when you book. Picnics are welcome, and performances continue regardless of weather.
Sunday 15th June: Theatre Set-Up - 'All's Well that Ends Well' in the Great Garden of New Place. Tickets available in advance during normal opening times at Nash's House. £10 in advance / £12 on the gate. Concessions £6 in advance / £8 on the gate.
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Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th July: at Hall's Croft
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Weds 16th-Sun 20th and Weds 23rd-Sat 26th July: Second Thoughts Drama Group - 'The Winter's Tale', outdoor performance of Shakespeare's tale of love, jealousy and reconciliation set in the idyllic surroundings of the gardens of Hall's Croft
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Thursday 31st August, Friday 1st & Saturday 2nd August: at Mary Arden's Farm
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Sunday 24th & Monday 25th August: in the Great Garden of New Place
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Harvest and Autumn ![]()
Help ease yourself into the autumn by joining the Shakespeare Houses and Gardens as they prepare for winter. Please visit the Events by Month pages for more information.
Christmas ![]()
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This season is a wonderful and magical time at the Shakespeare Houses and Gardens. Each house has its own unique way of celebrating the festivities, from the Victorian Christmas at Anne Hathaway's Cottage to the candle-lit tours of Shakespeare's Birthplace and Hall's Croft; observing Rural Tudor Christmas customs at Mary Arden's Farm to Christmas fun for children at Nash's House.









