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Shakespeare's New Place
Walk in Shakespeare's footsteps
Specially commissioned artworks by renowned artists
Share your selfie with Shakespeare
Enjoy the tranquillity of the gorgeous Great Garden
See an executor's copy of Shakespeare's will
Meet the Shakespeares in our innovative new exhibition centre
exhibition
Shakespeare’s New Place is now open to visitors. Walk in Shakespeare’s footsteps and meet the man behind the works in a fascinating new exhibition. Discover beautiful gardens and specially-commissioned artworks. Continue reading...
Shakespeare’s New Place was his family home from 1597 until he died in
the house in 1616. The house was
demolished in 1759, a registered garden has been designed to commemorate the
importance of the site and allow visitors to make their own personal connection
with Shakespeare.
When Shakespeare bought New Place he was an established playwright and it is believed that he wrote his later plays there, including The Tempest.
Follow in Shakespeare’s footsteps through a new entrance on the site of the original gatehouse and enjoy a contemporary landscape that reveals the footprint of the Shakespeare family home. The re-imagined site gives an impression of the scale of New Place and relationship to the surrounding buildings; such as the neighbouring King Edward VI School and Guild Chapel that were once attended by a young Shakespeare.
Commissioned artworks and displays throughout the site will evoke a sense of family life and hint at Shakespeare’s major works that were written during the 19 years he owned New Place.
The sunken Knot Garden is being restored in keeping with the original design by Ernest Law. Elements of the Great Garden, the largest surviving part of Shakespeare’s estate, will be conserved and further developed over time.
To enquire about advanced group bookings, please contact our Groups team.
Highlights
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discover
Beautiful Artworks
Enjoy our specially commissioned sculptures and displays
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gardens
The Great Garden
Enjoy the tranquility of the Great Garden
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exhibition
Exhibition Centre
Discover the history of New Place in our fully accessible exhibition centre
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gardens
The Knot Garden
An oasis of traditional plants and shrubs
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