Stratford-upon-Avon: Shakespeare's Story Entry Ticket
ID: GYG140559-210225
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
365 days
Description
Follow in William Shakespeare's footsteps at his family homes in Stratford-upon-Avon. Visit the iconic birthplace, the beautiful Anne Hathaway's cottage, and New Place, the site of his final home.
Discover the people and places that shaped William Shakespeare, the ordinary boy from Stratford-upon-Avon who went on to do extraordinary things.
Walk in the footsteps of Shakespeare at the house where he was born. Hear captivating tales from the expert guides, wander through the Famous Beyond Words exhibition and explore his father's reputable trade in the glovemaker's workshop. The garden features flowers and plants that Shakespeare wrote about in his plays and often hosts live performances by a resident acting troupe.
Relive the Tudor love story between Shakespeare and his bride-to-be at the nearly 600-year-old Anne Hathaway's Cottage. See original family furniture, including the four-poster bed and courting couch. Stroll through the cottage gardens and heritage orchards.
Visit the newest attraction on the Shakespeare trail at New Place, the site where his family home once stood. Meet the man behind the works in a fascinating new exhibition! Discover beautiful gardens and specially commissioned artworks.
Visit the Hidden Voices: The Women Who Made Shakespeare exhibition.
Highlights
- Walk in the footsteps of William Shakespeare and explore his childhood home
- Discover the fascinating stories of Shakespeare across his family homes
- Walk through beautifully restored gardens on the site where New Place once stood
- Explore the iconic thatched cottage, home to Shakespeare's bride-to-be, Anne Hat
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The time and date you select at the time of booking are for entrance to Shakespeare's Birthplace; the other attractions do not require a pre-booked timeslot.
Show your booking confirmation QR code at the reception to gain entrance. The houses can be visited in any order. The last entry is 30 minutes before closing time.
Due to the age of the properties, some areas of the properties are not accessible for wheelchair users. Full accessibility details are available on the main website.
You can start at any of the houses in Stratford-upon-Avon included on the ticket. These include:
• Shakespeare's Birthplace, CV37 6QW
• Anne Hathaway's Cottage, CV37 9HH
• Shakespeare's New Place, CV37 6EP
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
