Shakespeare Birthplace Trust

Hall's Croft

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Jacobean home of Shakespeare's daughter

Join us as we celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's daughter's home.

Wander through the elegant home of Susanna Shakespeare and her husband, Dr John Hall. Enjoy the luxurious rooms and beautiful decoration of this fascinating house, befitting a wealthy physician of Dr John Hall's status.      

Examine the intriguing collection of apothecary's equipment and books in the doctor's consulting room along with a first edition of his medical notes published in 1657.

Relax in the beautiful gardens, breathe in the fragrant herbs as used by Dr Hall in his remedies.

Discover stories of the house's famous past occupants

Unwind over a delicious snack or light meal in the Hall's Croft cafe.

 

New for 2013

 Happy birthday Hall's Croft anniversary exhibition and summer music in the garden.

 

Prices, directions and opening times

Why not buy a Shakespeare Five House Pass for entry to Hall's Croft and all the other Shakespeare Houses, which now includes a visit to Shakespeare's grave? You save between £7.00 - £29.50 compared to a Shakespeare Birthplace Pass plus tickets to the Cottage and Mary Arden’s Farm. 

For prices and opening times click here.

For information on how to get here click here.

For information about what's on click here.

 

Over the next few years the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust will be carrying out major conservation work on the house. In preparation for this we are stabilising the structure including strengthening the beams and joints, and making temporary repairs to the roof spaces. 

To make a donation to the Shakespeare Houses Conservation Appeal and to learn more about these urgent works click here.

Visit Hall's Croft cafe serving locally sourced, home-made fare in delightful surroundings.

Also The Arter, a unique shop specialising in hand-made arts and crafts by local contemporary design-makers.