Opening Times

We look forward to welcoming you to Shakespeare's family homes. Take a look at our opening times to plan your visit.

Shakespeare’s Birthplace & Shop

20 January – 15 March: Monday - Sunday, 10am - 4pm (House: last entry 3.30pm)
16 March – 27 October: Monday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm (House: last entry 4.30pm)
28 October - 3 November (half term): Monday - Sunday, 10am - 4pm (House: last entry 3.
From 4 November: Monday - Sunday, 10am - 4pm (House: last entry 3.30pm)

Anne Hathaway's Cottage

10 February – 15 March: Monday - Sunday, 10am - 4pm (last entry 3.30pm)
16 March – 27 October: Monday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm (House: last entry 4.30pm)
28 October - 3 November (half term): Monday - Sunday, 10am - 4pm (House: last entry 3.30pm)
From 4 November: Closed for winter.

Shakespeare's New Place

16 March – 27 October: Monday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm (House: last entry 4.30pm)
28 October - 3 November (half term): Monday - Sunday, 10am - 4pm (House: last entry 3.30pm)
From 4 November: Closed for winter.

Pre-book your tickets online
To avoid disappointment it is essential to pre-book tickets online.

Mary Arden’s Farm and Hall’s Croft

Please note: Both Mary Arden’s Farm and Hall’s Croft remain closed to general visits.

Both properties continue to provide dedicated learning spaces, with Hall’s Croft hosting A-Level and higher education groups and Mary Arden’s Farm playing host to our primary school workshops where children can get hands-on and learn more about Shakespeare’s work, life and times in a secure setting.

Outside of term time, Mary Arden’s Farm transforms into an events space, where families can escape into the past to enjoy Tudor-inspired fun! See our What’s On page for more information on upcoming events.

The Shakespeare Centre remains closed to visitors until further notice, however the Reading Room is open for in-person research activity.

If you have an enquiry related to a ticket you purchased for Shakespeare's family homes, please contact us by email: [email protected] or by phone: 01789 204016.