May Half Term

Adventure awaits this May Half Term at Shakespeare's family homes. 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 kit like butterfly nets and bug jars 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 use the magnifying glass to discover the place where William Shakespeare himself wrote many of his most well known plays, then get creative on the chalkboard.

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 Family Homes

Family Trail - Discover the remarkable stories of the women in William Shakespeare’s family who were born, grew up and lived in our properties.

Who was the only family member to live in all three of our homes?

Which house was home to five of Shakespeare’s family members at the same time?

Pick up a leaflet and find out more at any one of our three family homes.

Our Family Trail is suitable for children 4+ and is included in your admission to Shakespeare’s family homes.

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.