Celebrating Shakespeare is at the heart of everything we do
Visit Shakespeare's family homesSummer with Shakespeare
From unique Tudor family activity days and outdoor theatre to family trails and hands-on fun, there's something for everyone to enjoy this summer.
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Collections
Discover the largest collection of Shakespeare related materials open to the public
Digital Learning Memberships
Reinvigorating classroom teaching in a post-lockdown environment
Welcombe Hills Walk
Walk in the footsteps of Shakespeare on this guided walk over the Welcombe Hills
Our Environmental Pledge
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust has set itself the challenge of becoming carbon net zero in its emissions by 2030
Museum From Home
Reading Room
Access our world class Shakespeare collections
What's on
- Family
- Booking required
- Various
- Family
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- Mary Arden's Farm
- Family
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- Various
- General Interest
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- Various
- General Interest
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- Exhibition
- No booking required
- Various
New family trails
Become a history detective this summer
Tudor Family Experience Days
The perfect introduction to life in Shakespeare's time.
A whole summer of fun
Plenty to keep the children entertained this summer
Explore the gardens
Explore three gardens each with their own unique story to tell, and plenty of space to enjoy with the family
Welcombe Hills Walk
Walk in the footsteps of Shakespeare on this guided walk over the Welcombe Hills.
The GAP Arts - Artists-in-Residence Exhibition
The GAP Arts - Artists-in-Residence Exhibition
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The GAP Arts Summer Residences
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