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Mary Arden's Farm
A real working Tudor farm
Explore the house where Shakespeare's mother, Mary Arden, grew up and experience for yourself the daily routine, skills and crafts the young William would have known from visits to his grandparents in the 1570s. Help with tasks such as skep-making and basket- weaving and 'earn your keep' at Palmer's Farm with traditional chores such as threshing, bread-making, gardening and animal-tending.
You will find all the sights, sounds and smells of an authentic Tudor farm. Rare breed animals roam the grounds and visitors can explore the nature trails discovering abundant wildlife such as woodpeckers, rabbits and deer along the way.
Mary Arden's Farm is a working farm that keeps pace with the seasons which means there is always something new to see and do. Look out for the daily activity boards during your visit.
New for 2012 - Tudor archery every weekend and selected school holiday dates (from May Day). Meet our Tudor mercenary longbowmen, gain some expert tuition in this ancient art and have a go yourself!**
For up to date news from the Farm, visit our blog.
Ticket prices
Adult £9.50
Child £6.50
Concession: £8.50
Family* £25.50
*Includes two adults and up to three children. Under 5s are free. Tickets are available from the Farm.
** £2.00 for six arrows and £3.00 for 12.
If you are visiting the area between March and October then a Shakespeare Five House Ticket offers great value for money. You save between £6.00 - £27.50 compared to a Shakespeare Birthplace Ticket plus tickets to Mary Arden’s Farm and Anne Hathaway’s Cottage.
During the winter we offer a Birthplace Plus Ticket which includes entry to Shakespeare's Birthplace, Hall's Croft, Nash's House &New Place plus Anne Hathaway's Cottage offering savings between £2.50-£11 compared to individual tickets.
Get a 10% discount when booking a multiple house ticket online and come back for free
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A packed programme of events at Mary Arden's Farm including Heritage Open Days (9 & 10 September), Apple Days (1 & 2 October) and activities every day throughout October half term.
Highlights at Mary Arden's Farm
Experience Tudor farm life as it would have been in Shakespeare's day and look out for rural events throughout the year.
Highlights at Mary Arden's Farm
Feed the rare breed animals on the farm.
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