Celebrating Shakespeare is at the heart of everything we do
Visit Shakespeare's family homesA House for All Time - Hall's Croft
We urgently need your support to raise £2.5 million to conserve and protect Hall’s Croft - the Jacobean home of William Shakespeare's daughter, Susanna, and her husband, Dr John Hall.
February Half Term
Reading Room
Access our world class Shakespeare collections
Shakespeare Shorts 2025 film competition
Discover the 2025 category winners and view the awards ceremony
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust welcomes the UK release of new ‘Hamnet’ film directed by Chloé Zhao
Shakespedia
Learn more about the life and works of William Shakespeare
Residents Go Free
Exclusive Tours Launching This Spring
Explore hidden stories of love, loss and Tudor healing in the beautiful surroundings of Anne Hathaway's Cottage that inspired the much-loved novel, play and film 'Hamnet'.
What's on
Family Trail
Find out more about the Shakespeare’s leading women with our fun, free trail across the Shakespeare family homes.
- Family
- No booking required
- Various
All the World's a Stage
Enjoy live performances in the gardens of Shakespeare's Birthplace this February Half Term
- Performance
- No booking required
- Shakespeare's Birthplace
February Half Term
Explore Shakespeare's story with us this February Half Term school holiday
- Family
- No booking required
A Mother’s Perspective - Exploring the Impact of Hamnet
Anne Hathaway's Cottage tours exploring stories of love, loss and Tudor healing.
- General Interest
- Booking required
- Anne Hathaway's Cottage
Shakespeare in Salzburg: A Retreat at Schloss Leopoldskron
This three-day, fully residential retreat at the astonishing Schloss Leopoldskron
- Lecture
- Booking required
Living Shakespeare Course: April 2026
Come together with other leisure learners in 2026 to enjoy lively conversations about ‘all things Shakespeare’ in the inspirational setting of Shakespeare’s hometown.
- General Interest
- Booking required
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