Ensuring a Safe and Enjoyable Visit
Welcome to Shakespeare's family homes
Visiting during Coronavirus
Your visit to Shakespeare's family homes will help us to ensure that Shakespeare’s heritage survives this difficult period for future visitors to enjoy.
In order to maintain a safe environment throughout your visit, a number of measures will remain in place for a little while longer. See below for more details.
We have a timed ticket system at Shakespeare's Birthplace. To avoid disappointment it is essential to book all tickets online in advance.
We're here to help everyone have a good time. As we get used to living with Covid-19 please remember that we may each have different attitudes and concerns about keeping ourselves safe.
Thank you for your support, we look forward to welcoming you.
Please note: Shakespeare's Birthplace, Anne Hathaway's Cottage and Shakespeare's New Place are now open daily, 10am - 5pm.
Mary Arden's Farm and Hall's Croft remain closed to the public until further notice.
For more information see Latest Updates.
Pre-booking is essential
To avoid disappointment it is essential to book tickets online in advance.
Let's keep each other safe
Please bear the following things in mind before travelling:
If showing Covid-19 symptoms we politely ask that you do not visit.
You don’t have to wear a face covering when you visit, but we encourage you to bring one with you. Our staff may continue to wear a face covering in busy areas and indoor spaces, and you may wish to do the same.
Hand sanitisers will be available throughout our sites and windows will be kept open to encourage good ventilation.
We do not offer cloakroom/baggage store facilities
Be ready for cashless payments
What we ask of you
We're here to help everyone have a good time. As we get used to living with Covid-19 please remember that we may each have different attitudes and concerns about keeping ourselves safe.
Please respect fellow visitors and staff by adhering to all of the measures outlined on site and in our Terms of Entry.
Thank you for your support.
See our FAQs for more details
FAQs
Help us keep Shakespeare's story alive
In 1847 Shakespeare’s Birthplace was saved for the nation. Now we need your help to save it once again. By visiting you are helping care for the world's greatest Shakespeare heritage and keeping his story alive. Thank you for your support.
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