October Half Term

Autumn is here and we can't wait to welcome you to Shakespeare’s family homes.

From spooky performances at Shakespeare's Birthplace and hands-on-activities at Anne Hathaway's Cottage, to autumn walks with our family-friendly trail, there’s so much to see and do .

Included In Admission:

Saturday 25 October - Sunday 2nd November

Shakespeare’s Birthplace
All the World’s a Stage – Live Performances
Spend time in the garden at Shakespeare's Birthplace and enjoy live performances of scenes from some of Shakespeare's spookiest plays.

Anne Hathaway's Cottage

Nurture in Nature (29 October only) - Make and take family activities from the Cottage garden

This Halloween, pop your welly boots on and head to Anne Hathaway Cottage to get creative in an outdoor Witches Workshop, making spooky-inspired crafts and accessories.

Perfect for children 4+ accompanied by a parent, grandparent, or guardian.

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.

Enjoy daily, included in your admission.

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.

Enjoy daily until 2 November, included in your admission.

Infinite Variety Exhibition – The female characters in William Shakespeare’s plays are some of the most fascinating and enduring parts he wrote. This new exhibition at Shakespeare's New Place, explores four of the most compelling characters to help us better understand representations of womanhood in the 16th century and today. You will have the opportunity to explore the fascinating stories behind these female protagonists and see the wonderful costumes worn in RSC productions in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Enjoy daily until 2 November, included in your admission.

All 3 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 3 of our homes?

Which house was home to 5 of Shakespeare’s family members at the same time?

Pick up a leaflet and find out more at any one of our 3 family homes.

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

Enjoy daily until 2 November, included in your admission.

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 12 month admission

Book Online – our best value ticket bundles include access to Shakespeare's Birthplace, Shakespeare's New Place Gardens and Anne Hathaway's Cottage for 12 months at one great price.

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