Easter Holidays

With the reopening of Shakespeare’s New Place just in time for Easter, you will be able to explore three of Shakespeare’s family homes and immerse yourself in their world while exploring the Women Who Made Shakespeare.

From hands-on object handling to special artist-led workshops and live performances, there is something for the whole family to enjoy.

Shakespeare’s Birthplace

All the World’s a Stage - Live performances in the Birthplace Garden

Join the team at Events From History, who will join us to celebrate The Women Who Made Shakespeare. Enjoy a range of performances featuring some of Shakespeare’s most iconic female characters.

Shakespeare’s New Place

Sundays at New Place - Enjoy artist led workshops on selected Sundays during the school holidays

From poetry writing and circus skills to exploring the art of screen printing and calligraphy, come and experience a host of hands-on activities in the beautiful gardens of Shakespeare’s New Place.

You can enjoy these series of workshops from 12-4 pm on selected Sundays throughout the Warwickshire School holidays.

Hidden Voices Exhibition – Our new exhibition celebrates the lives of the Women Who Made Shakespeare

NEW for 2024, explore the stories and lives of the remarkable women who lived and worked together at Shakespeare’s New Place, in our latest exhibition, Hidden Voices.

This exhibition uses objects from our collection, including artefacts from the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

Discover the impact of these women, as mothers, wives, widows, businesswomen and managers of a grand and busy household at New Place.

All Three Shakespeare Family Homes

Object Handling, get hands-on with history

During your visit, our friendly team will be available to showcase a selection of objects from our collection. This hands-on activity will help you explore history and find out more about life in Shakespeare’s time.

All activities included within your admission to Shakespeare's family homes.

Book Online – With our Shakespeare Story Ticket you can enjoy access to three of Shakespeare's family homes for 12 months at one great price.

Discover more upcoming events at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.