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Shakespeare's Birthplace, Nash's House & New Place and Hall's Croft are located in Stratford town centre. All three properties are within easy walking distance and can be visited in one day.

Shakespeare's Birthplace is in Henley Street which is a ten minute walk from the train station.

Nash's House & New Place and Hall's Croft are five minutes and ten minutes walk respectively from Shakespeare's Birthplace.

Anne Hathaway's Cottage is located on Shottery Road, 3 miles from Stratford-upon- Avon. Transport is usually by car but the house can be reached via a pleasant walk from the town centre which takes approximately 30 mins. The Cottage is well sign posted and parking is available.

Mary Arden's Farm is three miles from the town centre in Wilmcote. Again, the site is well sign posted and on site free parking is provided. Wilmcote railway station is directly opposite the Farm.

Under 5s are free. Family tickets admit up to 3 children. Admission tickets allow unlimited entry to the houses for 12 months from the date of purchase.  

 

Door to one of the Shakespeare Houses


See more for less with our ticket options

  • Shakespeare Five House Ticket

    Anne Hathaway's Cottage, Hall's Croft, Mary Arden's Farm, Nash's House & New Place, Shakespeare's Birthplace

    Ideal for a weekend!

    Adult: £19.50
    Child: £12.00
    Concession: £17.50
    Family: £50.00

  • Shakespeare Birthplace Plus Ticket

    Anne Hathaway's Cottage, Hall's Croft, Nash's House & New Place, Shakespeare's Birthplace

    Ideal for a day trip

    Adult: £15.50
    Child: £10.00
    Concession: £14.00
    Family: £42.00

  • Shakespeare Birthplace Ticket

    Hall's Croft, Nash's House & New Place, Shakespeare's Birthplace

    Ideal if you only have a few hours

    Adult: £12.50
    Child: £8.00
    Concession: £11.50
    Family: £33.50

  • Shakespeare's Birthplace

    Open daily

    (April-June)

    9am-5pm

    (July-August)

    9am-6pm

    (Sept-Oct)

    9am-5pm

    (Nov-Mar)

    11-19 February half term 9am-5pm
    otherwise 10am-4pm

    Christmas opening

    (24 December)

    last entry at 3pm

    (25 December)

    Closed

    (26 December)

    11am - last entry 3pm

    (1 January 2012)

    11am - last entry 4pm

  • Nash's House & New Place

    Open daily

    (April - June)

    10am - 5pm

    (July - August)

    10am - 5pm

    (September - October)

    10am - 5pm

    (November - March)

    11am - 4pm

    Christmas opening

    (24 December)

    last entry 3pm

    (25 December)

    Closed

    (26 December)

    Closed

    (1 January 2012)

    11am - last entry 4pm

  • Hall's Croft

    Open daily

    (April - October)

    10am - 5pm

    (November - March)

    11am - 4pm

    Christmas Opening

    (24 December)

    last entry 3pm

    (25 December)

    Closed

    (26 December)

    Closed

  • Anne Hathaway's Cottage

    Open daily

    (April - October)

    9am - 5pm

    (November - March)

    10am - 4pm

    (24 December)

    Last entry 3pm

    Christmas Opening

    (25 December)

    Closed

    (26 December)

    Closed

    (1 January 2012)

    11am - last entry 4pm

  • Mary Arden's Farm

    Open daily

    (April - October)

    10am - 5pm

    CLOSED

    (November - March)

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  • For a great family day out, visit the Shakespeare Houses in Stratford-upon-Avon, each with its own fascinating story to tell. Take a step back in time and learn about the life of William Shakespeare in the places where he was born and where he died. Take part in a live family archaeological dig and learn more about his last home. You may even unearth something our experts have missed ! And , discover farming life as it would have been when young William visited his grand parents at Mary Arden's Farm.

     

     

  • The Dig!

    The Dig!


    Family Fun at Nash's House & New Place

    16 March - 31 December 2012

  • Mary Arden's Farm re-opens

    Mary Arden's Farm re-opens


    Family Fun at Mary Arden's Farm

    19 March - 31 October 2012

  • Muscles, Balls & Bowls

    Muscles, Balls & Bowls


    Family Fun at Mary Arden's Farm

    19 March - 04 November 2012

  • Dig for Shakespeare re-opens

    Dig for Shakespeare re-opens


    Family Fun at Nash's House & New Place

    26 March - 04 November 2012

  • Family Archaeology

    Family Archaeology


    Family Fun at Nash's House & New Place

    31 March - 15 April 2012

  • Easter Egg Hunt

    Easter Egg Hunt


    Family Fun at Anne Hathaway's Cottage

    08 April 2012

  • Shakespeare Birthday Celebrations

    Shakespeare Birthday Celebrations


    Family Fun at Shakespeare's Birthplace

    21-22 April 2012

  • King and Queen of May

    King and Queen of May


    Family Fun at Mary Arden's Farm

    06 May 2012

  • Midsummer Dreaming: Will and Anne

    Midsummer Dreaming: Will and Anne


    Family Fun at Anne Hathaway's Cottage

    17 May 2012

  • Tudor Festival

    Tudor Festival


    Family Fun at Mary Arden's Farm

    02-04 June 2012

  • Nature Detectives

    Nature Detectives


    Family Fun at Anne Hathaway's Cottage

    02-10 June 2012

  • Family Archaeology

    Family Archaeology


    Family Fun at Nash's House & New Place

    02-10 June 2012

  • The Enchanted Wood

    The Enchanted Wood


    Family Fun at Anne Hathaway's Cottage

    21 June - 31 August 2012

  • Garden and Allotment Festival

    Garden and Allotment Festival


    Family Fun at Anne Hathaway's Cottage

    08-09 September 2012

  • Apple Days

    Apple Days


    Family Fun at Mary Arden's Farm

    29-30 September 2012

  • Spooky Shakespeare

    Spooky Shakespeare


    Family Fun at Mary Arden's Farm

    27-31 October 2012

  • Spooky Shakespeare

    Spooky Shakespeare


    Family Fun at Anne Hathaway's Cottage

    27 October - 04 November 2012

  • Spooky Shakespeare

    Spooky Shakespeare


    Family Fun at Hall's Croft

    27 October - 04 November 2012

  • Spooky Shakespeare

    Spooky Shakespeare


    Family Fun at Nash's House & New Place

    27 October - 04 November 2012

  • Carols by Candlelight

    Carols by Candlelight


    Family Fun at Anne Hathaway's Cottage

    01 December 2012


What do people think?

If you have visited any of the Shakespeare Houses & Gardens, attended a literary event or participated in one of our courses we would love to know what you think. 

Do let us know and feel free to send us any pictures from your visit.

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