Shakespeare's Birthplace
Discover the stories of Shakespeare's childhood home
About Shakespeare's Birthplace
The house owned by the Shakespeares when William was born.
Documentary Evidence
The House After Shakespeare
Find out what happened to Shakespeare's Birthplace after he died.
The Purchase of Shakespeare's Birthplace
In 1847 Shakespeare's Birthplace was put up for sale, and the Birthplaces Committees saved it for the nation
Reinventing the House
After the purchase of the Birthplace, the property needed major renovations before it could be enjoyed by the public.
Tudor Painting and Decorating
In search of Shakespeare's lost interiors, we look at the variety of painted decoration available in early modern England
The Shakespeare Centre
The Birthplace Now
William Shakespeare's Birthplace is a site of international historic significance and welcomes visitors from all over the world! Find out more about how the Birthplace operates today.
Conservation at Shakespeare’s Birthplace
Find out how the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust conservation team protect and maintain the house and its collections!