Holy Trinity Church

Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon is a truly beautiful and historic place. Set by the peaceful River Avon, the church’s surroundings are picturesque and serene, making it a perfect spot for reflection and quiet moments. The interior is stunning, with intricate stained glass windows, elegant architecture, and a deep sense of history that fills the space. Visiting Shakespeare’s burial site inside the church is a remarkable experience, handled with great care and respect by the staff and volunteers. Everyone here is warm, welcoming, and knowledgeable, adding to the overall charm of the visit. Whether you come for its spiritual atmosphere, its history, or its beauty, Holy Trinity Church is a must-see when in Stratford-upon-Avon.

🕍✨ A moment with Shakespeare’s legacy Today we visited the beautiful Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon — the final resting place of William Shakespeare, the world’s greatest playwright. 🌿📜 Standing by his grave felt almost surreal — centuries may have passed, yet his words still echo through time, inspiring readers and dreamers around the world. ✍️💫 And there it was, his famous inscription, warning everyone not to disturb his bones... even after death, Shakespeare knew how to add a touch of drama! 🎭😄 A peaceful place filled with history, poetry, and the quiet reminder that “All the world’s a stage.” 🌸

Such a beautiful church and grounds. Where Shakespeare was baptized, married and buried. You can walk into the church, and look around free of charge. If you would like to visit Shakespeare's resting place. As you walk up the aisle there is a lady, seated, where you pay £5 per person. Then you can walk up and view where Shakespeare was laid to rest, also, his wife Anne Hathaway, his daughter Susanna Hall and her husband Dr John Hall. Also, their son-in-law Thomas Nash. The first husband of their daughter Elizabeth Hall. At the side of the church, in the grounds there is a large Cedar tree from Gethsemane. Walk to the side of the church , outside, and you find the beautiful River Avon.

We went there to pay a visit to our dear Shakespeare who is resting in peace at this Holy Trinity church. The place has a Very calm and sombre vibe. Situated alongside River Avon. A must visit place if you are visiting Straford upon Avon.

Visiting the Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon was a truly peaceful and memorable experience. The church, with its beautiful riverside setting and stunning architecture, offers a calm and reflective atmosphere. Walking through the historic interior, you can feel a deep sense of reverence and history, especially knowing that it’s the resting place of William Shakespeare. The stained glass windows and ancient stonework add to the quiet charm, making it a wonderful place to pause and take in the beauty of both faith and history. I left feeling refreshed and serene; it’s definitely worth a visit for anyone exploring Stratford-upon-Avon.

Beautiful church, one of only half a dozen in this country with a 'weeping chancel'. Also contains Shakespeare's grave. Cost us £5 each to visit the grave and listen to a really interesting talk. Nice little gift shop. The church sits on the banks of the river its overall a lovely place to visit.

Historical & Landmark place This is where Shakespeare tomb can be found. He was born & buried in Stratford-Upon-Avon. You can come to this church walking from the town centre, it is actually a really nice walk and will take you about ten minutes. The Church is really beautiful & historical, well worth your time.

Shakespeare’s home church from the cradle to the grave. Worth seeing and considering Shakespeares life and impact on western civilization. He is buried inside next to his wife near the front of the church. The building itself is beautiful, appears crooked or slanted in the front but the tour guide said that the architect slanted the building on purpose to depict Christ’s head tilting on the cross. The precision and intentionality is unmatched in modern architecture. The symbolism is beautiful!

If you want to see the site of Shakespeare's entombment, it is worth paying to enter the area. Most of the interior is free and open to public during special hours. It looks like most churches built during the same time period. The cemetery is maintained with many broken and illegible markers. Short walk from commons area along the waterfront to the church.

Even in his day, William Shakespeare was appreciated by the locals and that is no more apparent than here in the Holy Trinity Church where he is laid to rest with great honors. The Church dates back to 1210 and is apparently Stratford's oldest building. This is one of the "don't miss" stops on any tour of Stratford-upon-Avon and a £1.50 donation to the inner church is well worth it. Even aside from the Shakespeare part of it, this is a beautiful and very old church that still has an active service schedule. The hallowed ground is completely full and there are many very old gravestones right along the path. And the path, by the way, is also laid over other graves. Lots to learn from and photograph, I'm very glad we stopped here.

The church where Shakespeare was baptized and buried. Still and active religious site, there was a funeral service in a small chapel while we were there, this church is still vibrant today. That's not to say that they don't know their historical significance. They have plenty of Shakespeare paraphernalia on display for tourists Might sound cheesy but it isn't. Certainly worth a stop here.

It would be easy to skip the Holy Trinity Church while you are geeking out on Shakespeare in Stratford-on-Avon. It is not particularly convenient to the rest of town...walkable, but a A LONG walk from the other sites and parking is iffy. But that would be a huge mistake. The church is, of course, the location of the graves of The Bard, his wife, daughter and her husband. It is not just a tourist site, but still a fully living church with an active congregation that does well by its 'famous resident'. It is, by itself, a lovely parish church with roots to the 13th century. It has charming family grave markers and lovely stained glass. A modest donation of a pound fifty gains you admittance to the sanctuary where the graves are located, as well as the baptismal font where Will was baptized, and copies of the records from the church registry showing his baptism, marriage and burial. The parishioners staffing the collection point and the small gift shop could not have been nicer. Oh, and the church graveyard outside is very peaceful and worth a look around, too!

Holy Trinity is not only the place where Shakespeare was baptised and is buried, but a building that has been a centre for Christian worship for over 800 years. The church also has its own theatre company, Trinity Players (http://trinityplayers.blogspot.com) , that produces at least two major productions a year that are an important part of worship. Hilary and I are a part of a wonderful congregation.

The Holy Trinity Church in Stratford is a majot tourist attraction. William Shakespeare and his family are buried in the church, viewing the gravestones plus a bust of Shakespeare which was created from his deathmask makes it a very special experience. His birth and death certificates are on display too. the Church at present is having some work done to preserve the outside so it doesnt look too pretty but inside it is wondserful, you can spend as long as you want in here and even light a candle if you so wish. From the graveyard is a beautiful view of the river Avon and we spent neally an hour just sat on a bench here watching the tourist cruises make their way up and down the river. A wonderful place, very enchanting, mystical and emotional to any Shakespeare fans. Well worth a visit!

After the disappointment with the touristy and expensive visit to Shakespeare's house, I thought I would have a similar feeling visiting his grave. It was like night and day. Went on a beautifully sunny spring afternoon, a week before the wedding of Will and Kate. Some force was watching over me on that trip because everything just seemed to fall into place. Paid my pound fifty and entered the chancel. After snapping a few obnoxious photos, I stood there and simply absorbed the scene. I never tried to look up any pictures or youtube clips prior to this visit, and I'm glad I didn't, else it would have ruined the experience. Sunlight pouring through the stain-glass window left a little kaledescope of color on Shakespeare's slab. The epitaph, incredibly worn, was reproduced in a little sign on top of the grave. I kept vigil for a good five minutes before a large group of students entered and crowded me out. I slowly backed away, letting them have their moment, then I left. I walked out and admired the church, then moved on with the rest of my vacation. I doubt I'll ever return. You can only make a trip like that once in your life. Anyway, highly recommended, especially if you're a fan of literature. This is like the holy grail for authors, aspiring authors, or simple admirers. May you all have as memorable an experience as I did.

The Holy Trinity Church in Stratford Upon Avon is of both cultural & historic significance, even if you are not of deep religious persuasion. It is situated fairly centrally, nearby the Royal Shakespeare Company Theatre along the banks of the river Avon. Ther has been a church on the site since Saxon times (8th Century), although the building in its present form dates from the thirteenth century with some later restorations here and there. Its main draw is the fact that is is the resting place of William Shakespeare, his wife and other members of the family. It also has several architectural features of note i.e. pre-reformation stone altars, the American window, Sanctuary knocker etc. The church is still active and regularly hosts communions, morning prayers & private services today. There is a small gift shop within the church & they do like you to make a small donation for the church's upkeep (entirely discretionary/voluntary of course.) Worth a visit to the Holy Trinity Church on so many levels.

This is the church where Shakespeare was baptized and later buried. When in Stratford-upon-Avon, I highly recommend that you look into one of the walking tours. You'll walk the town in a small group and get the history and great stories related to all the ancient buildings. My walking tour included stories about the plague and putting dead bodies out like the trash, a visit to Holy Trinity, Shakespeare's grammar school, and other historic places. It'll give you a great overview of the town and its history.

The church in shakespeareland where Shakespeare was baptized and buried. It felt kinda weird. For such a holy place, it felt really really really "commodified".

worth a drop-by if you're already in the area. it's not huge and definitely not grand, by any means...but i found it way less touristy than Shakespeare's birthplace and more serene