February Half Term
at Shakespeare's family homes
- 14 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026
- 10:00 - 16:00
- Family
- No booking required
Explore Shakespeare's story with us this February Half Term school holiday
Adventure awaits this February Half Term at Shakespeare's family homes.
Pick up one of our Explorer Backpacks at Anne Hathaway's Cottage or Shakespeare's New Place.
Be inspired at Shakespeare's New Place, 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 artwork
Enjoy live performances in the gardens at Shakespeare's Birthplace. Plus, our Becoming Shakespeare exhibition explores the Spark of Creativity Born in Stratford-upon-Avon
All activities are included in your 12 month admission.
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 a 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 at Shakespeare’s New Place.
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.
Shakespeare's Birthplace
Becoming Shakespeare Exhibition at Shakespeare's Birthplace will take you on a journey through the creative and cultural environments that helped shape William Shakespeare.
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.
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Family Trail
Find out more about the Shakespeare’s leading women with our fun, free trail across the Shakespeare family homes.
- Family
- No booking required
- Various
Family Trail
Find out more about the Shakespeare’s leading women with our fun, free trail across the Shakespeare family homes.
- Family
- No booking required
- Various