Shakespeare's New Place
Walk in Shakespeare's footsteps
Within a semi-circle of benches topped on the left with espalier plants on poles, A bare tree curves over a large stone ball.
A path leads through flowers, white and orange, and shrubs, with a mass of round other-shaped trimmed bushes rising to the right. Miscellaneous buildings in the background.
Be inspired at the site that was William Shakespeare's family home for 19 years. Uncover the fascinating story of why the house is no longer there and 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, and a registered garden has been designed on the site where New Place once stood to commemorate the importance of the site and allow visitors to make their own personal connection with Shakespeare.
Follow in Shakespeare’s footsteps and enjoy a landscape that reveals the footprint of New Place, one of the largest houses in the borough of Stratford-upon-Avon. The re-imagined site gives an impression of the scale of New Place and its relationship to the surrounding buildings, such as the neighbouring King Edward VI School and the Guild Chapel. Both of which would have been familiar to the young William Shakespeare.
Specially-commissioned artworks throughout the site evoke a sense of family life and hint at Shakespeare’s major works that were written during the 19 years he owned New Place.
To the rear of where the house once stood, you can discover the Great Garden. Once part of Shakespeare’s estate, this tranquil and beautiful garden displays sculptures inspired by Shakespeare’s writing. Enjoy the recently restored Knot Garden, based upon garden designs that Shakespeare himself would have known.
Uncover Shakespeare's Story
Discover the fascinating stories behind the world's greatest storyteller across his family homes
Shakespeare's Birthplace
Anne Hathaway's Cottage
Shakespeare's New Place
Highlights
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exhibition
New: The Great Variety of Readers
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Stunning artworks
Discover the art his life & work inspired
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collection
Must-see Items on Display
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gardens
Relax and enjoy the gardens
Explore gardens historic and modern
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Visiting FAQs
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Video guides
Bring Shakespeare's family home to life with our video guides, streamed direct to your mobile.
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Free entry for CV37 residents
Events
The GAP Co-Curated Exhibition
Exploring power and injustice across two of our display cases in our Famous Beyond Words exhibition space.
- Exhibition
- No booking required
- Shakespeare's Birthplace
Candlelit Christmas
Come in from the darkness of winter and enjoy an intimate and extended tour of Shakespeare's childhood home, under the magic of candlelight.
- General Interest
- Booking required
- Shakespeare's Birthplace
Getting here
Warwickshire,
CV37 6EP
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