Shakespeare's Birthplace

Drop in short visit to Stratford upon Avon, Shakespeare Birthplace. If you start from The Shakespeare Centre then gradually work around from there. Adult price was £30 might be worth seeing if there's discount codes to see if you can pick up cheaper tickets, there are concessions available. I would advise you to pre book online. The price includes Shakespeares, Birthplace, Ann Hathaways cottage and Shakespeares new place. As you walk through Shakespeares Birthplace you come through a large gift shop that's well worth a good look around, my apologies to the ladies in the sop for taking a video, however there's no problem if you care to take a picture. As you walk towards your next stop you'll pass the statue of Shakespeare ideal photo opportunity, to the bottom of the street turn right and just before the Guild Chapel is Shakespeares New Place. Ann Hathaways cottage is further away so maybe hop back into the car and set the GPS to get you there. A very nice walk is to be had along the river and around the park. As we had limited time we will be returning when we have some nice weather and we will make a whole day of it.Theres plenty of gift shops , cafes and bars a a reasonable variety of shops and through the summer there's boat trips to be had. All in all a nice place to visit with plenty to do.

Shakespeare’s Birthplace is a fascinating and beautifully preserved piece of history that brings the world of the Bard to life. Walking through the house feels like stepping back in time, with each room offering a glimpse into his early life and the environment that shaped his extraordinary talent. The displays are informative, the storytelling is engaging, and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable, always ready to share interesting insights. The charming garden and surrounding exhibits make the experience even more enjoyable. Whether you’re a Shakespeare fan or simply appreciate history, this iconic landmark offers a truly enriching and inspiring visit. A must-see attraction in Stratford-upon-Avon!

With not a lot of time to spare, we ran through this wonderful landmark and got a wonderful experience. Shakespeare’s birthplace felt like a familiar home even though it was our first visit there. The volunteers were incredibly helpful and friendly, went above and beyond to help and support each visitor. The tickets that we bought only covered Shakespeares birthplace but there was an option to see Anne Hathaways home which due to time constraints, we couldn’t do. I also believe that the tickets also allow you to go back over a 12 month period as many times as you want to. All in all, a wonderful place to see, visit and enjoy.

I was very pleased with my visit. I travelled there via the park and ride. I was happy for it to be open on a Monday and as it was not too busy it allowed me to walk around the exhibition in my own time. It was a very informative visit as it included clear and easy to read information as well as volunteers who were well-informed and attentive to visitor questions. I would recommend the visit.

A fascinating place for those who love Shakespeare’s work. If you’re not familiar with his life or literature, it may feel a bit slow or less engaging. Plan anywhere from 40 minutes to 2 hours depending on how deeply you want to explore the museum and the surrounding exhibits.

Very well maintained historical property. Paid for a ticket which included Anne Hathaways Cottage. Staff were brilliant. Friendly and informative 👌

Very interesting to see where Shakespeare grew up. You can also purchase tickets to go on a tour of his house. The town itself has lovely shops, even an all-year-round Christmas shop. Definitely walk around the town, there are so many interesting facts you can read, along your walk.

Very charming street with a lovely park. BUT … VERY touristic. If focused on learning about Shakespeare, then this is the place to be. If focused on the Cotswolds and charming villages, then you may wish to skip Stratford Upon Avon and venture to smaller villages that offer a more peaceful experience.

10 Reasons Why I Enjoyed Shakespeare's Birthplace What I really enjoyed about this tour was learning all of the salacious details that no high school teacher ever taught us while reading the works of William Shakespeare! These were my top favorites and I hope if you have the opportunity to visit, you find some of your own as well! 1. The first thing you will want to do is grab a copy of Shakespeare~Work, Life and Times, an official guide to the Shakespeare Historic Trail. You will need to do this as you enter, if not you can get a copy in the gift shop at the end of the tour. 2. A visit to the gift shop is a must, they have snippets of his works in all price ranges, and some very interesting trinkets for any lover of literature. You need a good 20 minutes to peruse the shelves here guys, so don't forget to factor that time into your visit. 3. Check out the family tree and timeline, notice anything interesting? Look at the dates of William and his love Anne. 4. William almost died from the Bubonic plague, an outbreak shortly after his birth had his mother packing her bags and running to the safety of her family in the country four miles up the road! 5. William's dad made his living as a glover (craftsman who makes gloves) and was very successful running his business out of the home. To process those skins into fine leather gloves, dog excrement, urine, and egg are just a few of the things used! I was unnerved reading this, wondering if dog excrement is still used to this day on a pair of fine gloves! 6. William's wife Anne was three months pregnant when they got married, so I guess we can all say, a lot more was going on than reading the written works of William Shakespeare! 7. William's oldest daughter Susanna Hall, a married woman, was accused of having an affair and giving a man a venereal disease! To plead her case, she brought him up on charges in the church court, he neglected to show up to face the charges, so the case was dismissed! Ladies, men were out here lying on their penises back in the 1500, just goes to show, things don't change over time, they just get more interesting! 8. William and Anne had a set of twins, Hamnet and Judith. Sadly Hamnet passed away at the age of 11, and the family mourned him deeply. William had to ask permission from his father to marry Anne, he was 18 and she was 26. William was still considered a minor, and it was unheard of to marry such an older woman! They had to rush the ceremony because they needed to keep the fact that she was pregnant a secret. What a scandal! 9. The Shakespeare birthplace home will be tight, the ceiling is low in places and the floors slippery in sections. The stairs are very steep and the walls tight so please be careful. If you are using a walker or wheelchair, there are places that will not be easy to navigate and you will have to walk. Please keep this in mind when planning your trip. 10. If it's busy, guides will take you in the house in shifts, please be patient and don't give them a hard time, they are trying to maintain the integrity of all artifacts. Hope these tips are helpful for future travelers! Enjoy Unnerved Traveler

My wife and I have attended mnay performances of Shakespear's work, both in actual theathers and outdoors "in the park". So, when we got a chance to visit his birthplace in Stratford-Upon-Avon, we jumped at the chance. Our tour guide was excellent and shared many details of what it was like living in this house in William's time (e.g. the boys shared one room and the girls were in another - and the boy's room was more comfortable because - in those days - the boys were more valuable. It was fascinating walking through the house where Shakespear actually lived and grew up. The day we were there, there were actors in the courtyard performing snippets of Shakespear's plays and writings. The one actor asked members of the audience to call out their favorite and he would then perform something from that particular play. Fascinating visit and tour.

Okay, it's a house, but then again back in Shakespeare's days, they really didn't have hospitals in the way that we have hospitals. Mind you, wandering through this house makes you realise how wealthy Shakespeare's family actually was. It's a pretty big house, and quite interesting to explore as well. Yeah, it's pretty cool.

I'm so glad I visited! I was in a bit of a rush as they closed within 30 mins but I wanted to be sure and see it. I would definitely allow more time! The museum is extensive and it seemed like some skip over it. I wouldn't do that though! The house was modest and interesting. It was super cool to step into the actual room where Shakespeare was born. The tour guides are knowledgeable and eager to share. Definitely go if you have a chance!

It's soooo amazing be standing literally in the place that Shakespeare stood and lived a portion of his life. The town itself is great too. Definitely worth a trip!

Did you ever think about visiting Shakespeare's Birthplace? You might want to! I had a chance of experiencing this little British town when I took a day trip from London to the countryside. The town is small but beautiful, and full of historical buildings. The house where Shakespeare was born, not so much like anything you might think, but very simple little house.

Shakespeare's Birthplace was a cool tourist spot to visit! Since I'm studying Shakespeare, it was really nice to walk through his birthplace. The gardens outside were gorgeous. The gift shop was also fantastic (One thing about me, I love a good gift shop).

I have to confess - this wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. To enter Shakespeare's house - you have to go into a more modern building that has you go through a series of video presentations -- which I skipped because I had to go to the bathroom and when I came out, my mother was NOT waiting for me and I soon had 20 year olds getting on radios looking for my "lost mother" like I was a five year old. Actually, it was pretty funny - especially since my mother blends in quite well with all the other short, grey haired ladies of a certain age in this part of England -- go figure, she's half English. The actual Shakespeare house was really nicely done -- lots of period artifacts and the rooms set up like the residents were just there or about to return. The garden is quite nice and there are people doing monologues by request -- I was very impressed with them (what a great summer job for an acting buff!). Overall - Stratford-Upon-Avon is basically Shakespeare Disneyland -- the whole area around Shakespeare's birthplace is set up as a pedestrian mall with shopping, shopping, shopping everywhere. We did the tour of some of the other houses -- and then ended up at the cemetery. I thought that the best part of our visit to Stratford was sitting on a bench next to my mom, gravestones behind us, watching the boats go by on the river, while we enjoyed a picnic. That was really relaxing and nice.

My hubs and I visited this site as a part of a small group tour from London on our last day in Europe. It is maintained as part of a trust and functions as a museum with staff/volunteers who work inside and share information about the property and history and times of the place. The staff were friendly and provided loads of intimate details about the life of the Shakespeare family as this was the home of William Shakespeare's parents and the one he grew up in and lived in with his wife when they first got married. There was an actor outside who would perform the lines of some of the plays for those who came outside and sat in the garden out back. He seemed to know most everything and would perform for you upon request from your favorite play. The garden is small, but very quaint and cute. The on-site gift shop was well-stocked and had some very cute little items inside. One of the things I liked most was visiting the open-air market a few blocks down that featured a bunch of local artists with things like paper crafts, macaroons, cards, soaps, art, etc.

Great stop to visit and tour. We were there on a day where there weren't huge crowds, so very enjoyable. It's well done up. There are tour experts located in each room of the house to help you understand context. It's pretty amazing that this has survived through the years in such good shape. Once you tour the house, the courtyard has actors who will recite parts of whatever Shakespeare play you name. If your tongue is tied, you can sit and be entertained by their choice.

We're here because we are part of a tour group of Great Britain, and seeing Shakespeare's Birthplace was part of that package. We've been walking around the city after our meal, now we're here and I needed so bad to use the restroom. While our Tour Director, gets in line for our ticket, I asked a man standing by the door, that I'm part of a group . . . and could I go in to use the restroom. I was told, there are two, one inside and the other in the garden. Our group just entered, and I start to look for the restroom, even our Tour Director came by to tell them, but they all pointed to 'use the one in the garden'. The group was about to sit down to watch a film, while I rushed outside, & find the restroom in the garden, which took a long good walk (in the rain), and back. By the time I got back, the film was done, and now they're walking TO THE GARDEN, and I've already been there. Right now, I'm tired & just want to sit down, but instead they're heading inside to his birthplace for a self-guided tour after a few mins. of explanation about the room, or you can ask questions. This is why I'm giving them 1 star less. The film, if I was there to watch, would have made me understand more about the house. I absolutely learned very little! After the tour inside, there are seats in the courtyard where 3 actors performed several scenes from Shakepeare's plays.

Shakespeare's compositions are considered the greatest body of work in the history of the English language. His home is a 16th century structure that has been restored. There are guides available to educate you, and the garden is done very well.

This could possibly be the most visited literary landmark in Britain, this is the house where it is thought that Shakespeare was born and spent his formative years. The place is like taking a trip back in time to 16th Century Tudor England. Walking round the rooms of the house give you a good idea of life in 16th century in the family home of William Shakespeare. The parlor, the Hall, the Glovers workshop, the bedrooms, the kitchen and the buttery all have some original furnishings combined with many replica items. The gardens are also worth visiting with many, plants, fruit trees, and herbs planted here. We viewed the entire house in less than an hour and were somewhat disappointed. It is interesting but don't come here with high expectations and you won't be too terribly disheartened

What a brilliant place to visit! The entry fee is a bit steep at almost £17, but the ticket is good for entry to three buildings from Shakespeare's time and is valid for a full year, so it's definitely worth it. Though I do have to say that you have to be interested in the subject to make it worth it, information isn't just handed to you, you'll need to work for it! The whole thing starts off with an exhibition in the newer building that gives you lots of information about Shakespeare's life, family, work and cultural significance. I especially liked the cultural significance exhibit which featured a lot of modern media, including modern musicians, films, even clips from the Simpsons, to show how wide spread and inspirational his works are. Inside the house itself there are several guides/actors in costume, here's where you have to put some work in. They'll give you little speeches about the room, architecture, time period, people who lived here etc, but you'll have to ask questions if you want some really interesting tid bits. Everyone I talked to was super knowledgeable and friendly and open to any and all questions regarding the house and times. While a lot of things aren't in their original state, great care was taken to use materials and techniques of the time to recreate what it would most likely have looked like. The costumed actors/guides really make this place and seem eager to engage in conversation. Several of them offered to act out scenes from the plays as well, which is fantastic. There's also a beautiful garden out back and a nice little gift shop with mostly reasonable prices.

All I can say is WOW!!! Tremendous day we spent at Stratford upon Avon! I'm not a fan of the bard or I guess I should say I wasn't a fan but after this trip, there's no stopping me! Our tour guide was second to none and we learned so much from him before we even arrived. You can tour Shakespeare's birth house and go out back and watch reenactments of the various plays written by Billy, like Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet and that's just to name a few! Excellent gift shop as well! I purchased a book of quotes from Shakespeare and am learning so much. When in England, you must make a point of stopping here! Adorable town with great pubs and shops!

There's not a lot to see when it comes to his birthplace town. Most of his best work came when he moved to London and started the legendary Globe Theater . Still, a nice little town filled with memories of the Bard. Best seen on a day Tour...you'll really see all you need in a few hours.

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This was a cute museum though it was a bit confusing to locate with all of the different "Shakespeare" places. We went to his "new place" first thinking it was the birthplace.......there aren't signs and google maps led us astray. We only were able to have 45 minutes to go through the museum due to this detour. We rushed through the first bit, some props of Shakespeare's day. The highlight of the attraction was the actors who performed for us. And just us. It was a little awkward because we were in the garden when someone yelled, "hey, you don't want to miss the show! It's just about to start!" We scurried inside to a room of empty plastic chairs and two phenomenal actors who greeted us and said they'd perform whatever we wanted. It was quite impressive! They knew anything from all the plays though they were new. I just didn't know when or if to applaud! At one point, I thought the actor was talking to me but she was acting. Awkward.... Next, we went through Shaksey P's actual home. It was nice; we learned a lot. We walked into the children's bedroom and I started to say something only to be cut off by a lady eerily sitting in the corner. I swear she wasn't there before. (haunted??) We learned about why a nightmare is called a nightmare and where the saying "the right side of the bed" came from. I won't spoil that for you...go see for yourself! ;)

This was a fun stop on our trip to Stratford. The best part, was that my students were able to be in "plays" the actors put on in the inner courtyard. My students were thrilled to be part of the action. The rooms are interesting, and the gift shop was a lot of fun- especially if you've got a Shakespeare lover in your family, or if you are one. Lots of great thematic gifts here (and you can go in the gift shop even if you don't go in the museum part)

The simple fact that Shakespeare is believed to have been born in this home makes it a place worthy of a visit. Like stepping back in time, this Tudor home is quite fascinating. On the tour you're able to walk through the bedrooms, kitchen and various rooms in the house. Many have original furnishings. Not my favorite stop while touring around but definitely worth a trip. If the weather is nice make sure to visit the gardens. A pretty quick tour, don't think you'll learn a ton about Shakespeare - it's mostly just a spot to walk around and tour.

There isn't too much to see in the museum/house. Much of what's in the house is not original. The tour is self-guided but there are employees stationed in the various rooms dressed in character/time period and they offer a lot of interesting little factoids. The house only takes about half an hour to go through so definitely take the rest of the time to explore Stratford upon Avon for a bit. It's an adorable bustling town. I went in May and there were a lot of street stands filled with delicious looking treats. There were also some cute looking restaurants on the same street, Box Brownie being old of them.

I was really looking forward to visiting...and...don't get me wrong, it's great historically to check out the house and village where Shakespeare was born...but boy, was this Tourist Central. I don't know why i'm so surprised...but yea...it was very touristy. Felt like Disneyland, everything was overpriced...and it took the charm away from the small village feel i was anticipating. ah well

I visited Shakespeare's birth place late in the afternoon on a sunny day in Stratford. We decided to visit at the last minute, close to closing time, and as a result, ended up rushing through. There were actors in period costumes in every room ready to tell you all about the time that Shakespeare lived there, including details like what they would have eaten back at that time, what sleeping arrangements were like, about Shakespeare's family's business making gloves, etc. We really enjoyed what we saw and heard, but I wish I had had more time. The garden in the back, and the shop were both also very nice. I would definitely recommend!

Thatched cottages - how quaint and English. Stratford is very touristy and with a famous author resident, it's understandable. The place doesn't look to have changed a bit with cobbled streets abound and many pubs. As it's his birthplace/a cottage, it's not going to be a very long tour. There's a small gift shop with some interesting items and sometimes there are some amateur thespians on hand to put on a show in the old geezer's name!

Visiting Shakespeare's Birthplace is insanely expensive, requires a combo ticket and is guaranteed to be full of apathetic teens and giant tour groups. Still, it's awesome. You'll find graffiti from Charles Dickens and Mark Twain, from when they visited the birthplace during their lives. Old signs when it used to be a pub and lodgings. Way too much info about why tanning gloves in the backyard was a smelly ordeal. Outside, you'll be treated to live monologues from Shakespeare's plays. If you're lucky, you may even get to be knighted by the Queen.

A very nice tour, and explanation of the writer's childhood and life. However, after having seen the movie "Anonymous", I was expecting to hear at least a bit about the controversial other stories behind the bard's legend. I still agree the price is a bit high, although it's nice to have the combination of video shows and real-life actors explanations... Thou can only enjoyst !

The price is £15.90 and this gives access to Shakespeare's birthplace and two other nearby houses. Personally I feel that the price is too much for what it offers. The house is small and in all honesty I enjoyed the garden more so. There is a nice touch of actors performing scenes from his plays in the garden.

I'm not one to get really giddy about being in the same room as a famous person and especially not a room a famous person once was in, but a visit to Shakespeare's birthplace was still enjoyable. The tickets are on the pricey side, but we picked up coupon's at the train station for 2 for 1, which made for a pretty good price so watch for those.

When you come as part of a tour company, this place gives free scones and champagne with a recital of Shakespeare lines. Hours are also extended given the tour company's planning. You get to see the birthplace of the greatest poet in the world (or at least in England), and it is quite a treat. There are tour guides standing in each room of the house, explaining to you the life of Shakespeare growing up in this house as well as the history of people's perception. What I learned is that Shakespeare grew up rich and had a father who is in the glove making profession, one of the richer professions in the past. It is an amazing experience, and you will learn much about where "sleep tight" and "ropey" comes from due to past people's experiences.

Very interesting and informative to see where Shakespeare lived during his early years. The rooms are decently presented, but my favorite part was that the guides in a few of the rooms added a lot of extra information and detail, which gave a clearer, more vivid picture of what life would've truly been like for him.

I'll give it 3 stars because it's a must-see place to visit if you're a tourist. Born in the UK, I've been before but my husband wanted to see it on a recent vacation and we happened to be passing by. For the price they charge - the equivalent of $20 a person - it didn't seem worth it to me.The self-guided tour of the house was very quick and according to one of the docents, nothing in the house was original, just native to the time period. Perhaps I didn't find it as interesting due to the fact I did grow up in the UK but my husband wasn't impressed either.

O romeo o romeo where art tho romeo??? What An honor to visit the birthplace of the greatest! Also stratford upon avon england is so delightful!

Super Exhibit - if you love shakespeare then this is must do - about a 2 hour train ride from london and makes a super day trip. They have actors in the garden who do pieces of Shakespeare's plays at request and it's awesome. The house itself has several volunteers who will tell you a lot about the family during the time and they know their stuff!! A must do!!!

My son and I visited Shakespeare's Birthplace as part of a tour out of London. It's one of those historical sites that is nice to say you've visited, however, it was actually a little disappointing. Don't come here with high expectations. The tour is self-guided and short and according to one of the signs, nothing in the house is actually orginal, but just native to the time period. As part of our tour from London, we would have rather had more time to enjoy other areas of the village rather than touring this site.

This again is a very wonderful place, it isnt too expensive but if you plan to visit more than one Shakespeare house it works out much cheaper to buy the ticket which admits you into them all plus that one is valid for a year and you can use it as many times as you please. I cannot believe the house is still standing, its very strange to see this house stood amongst all the nowadays shops on that street. The tour guides are really informative and theres plenty to look at. In the house's courtyard their were actors from the RSC doing a little Theatre which on a lovely summer's day is really pleasant. Such an inspirational place.....Definately worth a visit, we went in the height of the season in July, the middle of the school holidays and it wasnt majorly busy and we didnt have to queue for long neither.

This is a great place if you want to learn about where Shakespeare was born. The gardens around the back are kept beautifully and its a great place to go any time of the year. It does get very busy and if often full of school parties so be careful what time you visit. It is expensive for what you get.