Easter Holidays
at Shakespeare's family homes
- 28 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026
- 10:00 - 17:00
- Family
- Various
- No booking required
Spring is here and we are looking forward to welcoming you to explore the Shakespeare story with us.
Explore three of Shakespeare’s family homes and immerse yourself in their world. All activities included within your admission to Shakespeare's family homes.
Shakespeare’s Birthplace
All the World’s a Stage - Live performances in the Birthplace Garden
Join the team at Events From History, who will celebrate The Women Who Made Shakespeare. Enjoy a range of performances featuring some of Shakespeare’s most iconic female characters.
Plus, our Becoming Shakespeare exhibition explores the Spark of Creativity Born in Stratford-upon-Avon
Anne Hathaway's Cottage
Nature Explorer Backpacks - Get closer to Nature at Anne Hathaway’s Cottage
Pick up a Nature Explorer Backpack at Anne Hathaway’s Cottage and discover all sorts of items to explore the cottage garden of young Anne.
Our Nature Explorer Backpacks are included in your admission and are exclusively available at Anne Hathaway’s Cottage.
There is a limited number of backpacks available and will be issued on a first come first served basis to children aged between 4-11 years old.
Shakespeare’s New Place
Creative Explorer Backpacks - Be inspired in Shakespeare’s house
Pick up a Creative Explorer Backpack and discover the place where William Shakespeare himself wrote many of his most well known plays.
Our Creative Explorer Backpacks are included in your admission and are exclusively available at Shakespeare’s New Place.
There is a limited number of backpacks available and will be issued on a first come first served basis to children aged between 4-11 years old.
All Three Shakespeare Family Homes
Find out more about the Shakespeare’s leading women with our fun, free trail across the Shakespeare family homes.
Our family trail puts the spotlight on the female heroes, anti-heroes, witches, fairies, queens and shepherdesses in Shakespeare’s play.
Grab your free trail map and look out for the special picture boards that are scattered across all three properties and gardens, answer the questions and see what you can find out about the fascinating women in William Shakespeare’s plays.
All activities included within your admission to Shakespeare's family homes.
Don't forget, CV37 Residents Go Free to the Shakespeare Family Homes, find out more and book now >
Book Online – you can enjoy access to three of Shakespeare's family homes for 12 months at one great price.
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