Shakespeare Week Family Fun Day

A chance for families to find out more about William Shakespeare's life and times at the home of his grandparents and have a go at a range of hands-on activities designed to offer fun for all the family.  

• Enjoy a range of play inspired arts and craft activities.
• Try your hand at writing with a quill.
• Create your own artwork alongside a local artist to add to our community-led art installation.
• Have fun with William’s wonderful words and perform ‘on the spot’ Shakespeare snippets.
• Join local musicians to experience Tudor music and dance.
• Play Tudor games.
• Explore a Tudor farmhouse on a guided tour of the historic site of Mary Arden’s Farm.

Activities are suitable for all children.

Please note onsite parking is limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. The farm is a 5-7 minute walk from Wilmcote Station on the main Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon railway for those coming by public transport.

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The workshops are FREE. However, pre-booking is required.

There are two sessions available.  The activities on offer will be the same across each.

• 10:00 to 12:00
• 13:15 to 15:15

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