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Seasonal Events in 2009
Christmas events at the Shakespeare Houses: come and join us this Christmas for some festive fun for all of the family to enjoy. Events include:
Shakespeare’s Birthplace
'Twas the night before Christmas
A terrific way to start the festive season with our extended late night opening hours at Shakespeare's Birthplace. See the house dressed for a Tudor Christmas by candlelight whilst enjoying some festive music and see your favourite Shakespeare characters come alive with Shakespeare Aloud! in the garden.
Thursday 26 November / Thursday 3 December / Thursday 10 December. Last entry is 7pm and admission is only £1(from 5pm) Thursday 17 December. Last entry is 8pm £FREE (From 5pm)
Nash’s House
Celebrate Christmas - Tudor style this festive season 12 December to 3 January 2010
Come and play the games, traditionally enjoyed during the festive Tudor period. 'Cross and Pyle' - better known today as 'Heads or Tails' or if you really dare - a game of forfeits every 11.30am & 2.30pm. If that's not enough, see how the Tudors indulged at Christmas with our festive feast display, 12 December to 3 January 2010.
Anne Hathaway’s Cottage
The Holly and the Ivy 15 December
Spice up your Christmas and get into the seasonal spirit with carols, music and story telling - even a visit from Charles Dickens. Tuesday 15 December.
Hall’s Croft
Children's Christmas Quiz 12 December
Get pleasure from the joy and magic of this fun and festive children's activity. Explore the history and customs of our Tudor ancestors at Christmas time, through our Children's Christmas Quiz.