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The Shakespeare Houses at Shakespeare Birthplace Trust

The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust opens and cares for five beautiful historic houses and gardens all linked with William Shakespeare and his family and each with its own fascinating story to tell. Whether visiting one or multiple houses, the group visits team are available to assist you in planning your itinerary -
Shakespeare's Birthplace
The house where the world's most famous playwright was born and grew up. See and hear Shakespeare's characters come alive.
Mary Arden's Farm
Step back into the 1570s and spend a day on this real working farm that was the childhood home of Shakespeare's mother. With activities and events for all the family.
Anne Hathaway's Cottage
Discover the most romantic of the Shakespeare Houses, where William courted his future wife, at her family home. Discover the new Woodland walk, follow the Sculpture Trail and enjoy the tranquility of the award winning Cottage Garden.
Hall's Croft
The elegant home of William's daughter, Susanna, and her husband, Dr John Hall, an eminent physician. Be sure not to miss the beautiful walled garden and its historic herb bed and fragrant rose garden.
Nash's House and New Place
Nash's House was owned by Shakespeare's granddaughter Elizabeth and adjoins the site of New Place where Shakespeare's story ended in 1616.
Group rates are available to parties of 15 or more paying visitors. Super Saver discounts available to groups paying at least 8 weeks in advance.
Free on-site coach parking available at Mary Arden's Farm and Anne Hathaway's Cottage. Free coach dropping point at Shakespeare's Birthplace.
Group Rates Valid from 1 April 2010 to 31 March 2011 (15 people minimum)
Multiple House Tickets (valid for one visit to each house for one year)
Shakespeare Town Houses - Adult £10.20, Child £5.95, Concession £9.35
Any 3 Shakespeare Houses - Adult £12.75, Child £7.65, Concession £11.48
All 5 Shakespeare Houses - Adult £15.30, Child £9.35, Concession £14.03
Single House Tickets (valid on day of purchase only)
Shakespeare's Birthplace - Adult £8.50, Child £5.10, Concession £7.65
Anne Hathaway's Cottage - Adult £5.95, Child £3.40, Concession £5.10
Mary Arden's Farm - Adult £7.65, Child £4.68, Concession £6.80
Hall's Croft - Adult £3.83, Child £2.13, Concession £3.40
Nash's House & New Place - Adult £3.83, Child £2.13, Concession £3.40
| Season Dates | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Notes | Summer Season (February half term, April - October) Shakespeare's Birthplace - Mon - Sun, 9am - 5pm Anne Hathaway's Cottage - Mon - Sun, 9am - 5pm Mary Arden's Farm - Mon - Sun, 10am - 5pm Hall's Croft and Nash's House & New Place, Mon - Sun, 10am - 5pm Winter Season (November March) Shakespeare's Birthplace - Mon - Sun, 10am - 4pm Anne Hathaway's Cottage - Mon - Sun, 10am - 4pm Mary Arden's Farm - Mon - Sun, 10am - 4pm Hall's Croft and Nash's House & New Place, Mon - Sun, 11am - 4pm The Shakespeare Houses are open every day all year round except Christmas Day and Boxing Day. The times shown above are from opening to last entry. Please allow at least 45 minutes for each house, or 2 hrs + for Mary Arden's Farm. |
www.shakespeare.org.ukShakespeare Centre, Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6QW
Map reference: SP 200551