Shakespeare's Birthplace

William Shakespeare grew up here and spent the first five years of his married life in this house. Today visitors are entertained by live theatre in the garden and house and expert guides in Tudor dress reveal the story behind the house. A permanent exhibition reveals Shakespeare-related treasures.

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Henley St Stratford-upon-Avon Warwickshire CV37 6QW United Kingdom

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courtney schiela

Very well done. The museum doesn't rush you through, and they have workers dressed in traditional garb that explain, in depth, various aspects of life in the time of Shakespeare. A definite must see!

JNET

A nice walk through with people dressed in costume that explain medieval daily life. Don't just look at Shakespeare's things. Ask questions :)

Briggi M

Where the biggest English playwright born in the 16th century. Buy the ticket for the 3 house, his house and Anne Hathaway, £25, worth it.

Sam Perry

Birthplace of Shakespeare is a fascinating building right on the high street of Stratford.

Carl Griffin

You can save a lot of money if you buy the 5 house ticket so that you can visit all the houses associated with Shakespeare.

No4emi GV

Great place celebrating the importance of Shakespeare in today’s literature. It’s much cheaper to buy the ticket that includes all the attractions .

Deborah Ceneviva Vicentini

History! Cozy town , nice cafe 's, english breakfasts , Shakespeare's house. Just loved it!

Ed Hourigan

It is all good. Gets busy though. Budget like 4 to 5 hours to see it all.

Andrea Moro

Tickets are valid for 12 months from entrance day. So you can enjoy a second or a third visit for free if you hang around again.

Sara Kasraee

Due to covid-19 it was closed so we couldn’t enter the house but it was beautiful from outside ????

Maryam Alsayegh

It was amazing place ,definitely I will visit this place again & again ❤️????❤️

Cait Peel

Make sure to check out the Museum Exhibition room in the building between the House and the Visitor's Centre - really good!

Cenker Köse

There should be much more furnitures or at least pictured documentary . Entrance fee (17 £) is just to see the dining table and bed :)

Yarn Lam

The costumed actors in the garden will perform any Shakespeare you want of them!

Chun

Amazingly beautiful inside, showing how rich Shakespeare's family was at the time. Worth visiting!

Reem M ????

Blessed to be there so happy studying and then watching his birthplace lol

Cait Peel

Great events and things planned during school breaks and holidays. Info on the website is helpful.

Giannis Vasvatekis

Lovely place, lovely town ! It's like a mind trip to the medieval ages!

Jenny Stewart

You can't buy a ticket to just this property, so allow time to visit several sites.

Julia Hiltscher

shakespeare's birthplace trust with professor wells and paul edmondson roxxx!!!

A W

Probably expecting too much to hope to see a place in the house where he penned some sonnets

Jason Louttit

See the Shakepeare action figure!

Alvise Dozza

very nice town

Chris Smith

Shakespeare walks into a pub . The barman says "Get out, you're Bard!"

L

The history where Shakespeare was born

Richard Gregory

The half-timbered house where William Shakespeare was born in 1564 is Stratford's most cherished historic place. Book your tickets in groups for special discounted rates. Read more

Steve A

Walking in the home of the Bard

Jára Vacek

A lot of tourists everywhere. No chance for taking a photo without tons of people.

Diana Owen

Try great coffee & cake in cafe overlooking garden

Diana Owen

Don't miss the Treasures exhibition & Shakespeare Aloud

Dan Myles

Check out hoorays ice cream ... There's even a cream tea one!!!

Alan Bates

Highly recommend

Karlijn Moll

Pretty house, did not go inside.

Barış Y.

To come.. Or not to come!!

Paul Feakes

It's where he was born. Nuff said!

AJ Leon

Buy the 5 House Ticket , only £5 more and lasts for a year :)

Miray Göktaş

Çok samimi

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Café
Shakespeare's Birthplace Cafe

Home made cakes yum yum - David Hitchin

7.4
History Museum
Hall's Croft

Very informative historical site. Calm, quiet gardens to walk through. - Kate Ellsworth

5.8
History Museum
Nash's House and New Place

Like all the birthplace trust sites around Stratford this is well worth a visit. Informative, atmospheric and fascinating with child-friendly activities too. - Chris Connaughton

History Museum
Tudor World

You're better off dressing up a wax candle at home. More fun. Better value. - Guy Jefferson

9.0
Theater
Royal Shakespeare Theatre

For a very fair price, the backstage tours are well worth it for anyone with an interest in theatre. Very extensive and last just over an hour. Worth booking beforehand. Members discount available. - Sam Osborne

8.5
Historic and Protected Site
Anne Hathaway's Cottage

Beautiful picture postcard type English thatched cottage. A must visit. Can be visited with the 5 Shakespeare houses ticket or individually. - Carl Griffin