Shakespeare's Birthplace

A wonderful piece of history, perfectly preserved. Lovely, helpful staff. We were utterly delighted during our visit to have some actors performing sections from the plays. A beautiful, important and valuable place.

5 Stars – A Wonderful Blend of History, Culture, and Charm Visiting Shakespeare’s birthplace was a fantastic experience. The town is full of charm and steeped in history—you can really feel the connection to the past. Walking through the house where Shakespeare was born was fascinating, and learning about the old school he attended added so much depth to the visit. We also saw the historic hospital, which gave even more insight into life in that era. The town itself is beautiful, with lots of quaint shops, cafes, and lovely streets to wander. It’s the perfect spot for anyone interested in literature, history, or just looking for a relaxing day out with plenty to see and do. Highly recommended for families, couples, or solo explorers!

This visit is so well done and it’s incredible to see the house where Shakespeare lived. There is also a beautiful garden in the interior and guides around the house to help educate you and tell you about the rooms you are visiting! There is also a rendition of Romeo and Juliette every 15 minutes. They make it very kid friendly as well with a scavenger hunt. We didn’t buy tickets in advance but were able to walk right up and enter.

If you're into Shakespeare (and who isn't?), it's a must visit. The guides are knowledgeable, the exhibits fascinating, the building magnificent. I recommend purchasing the one ticket for all three sites, this one, Nash's house, and Anne Hathaway's Cottage. £30 for all three is great value. Down sides? Busy no matter what time of day it is. Lots of School and Coach groups from far and wide.

A must for fans of the famous bard as it is where he was born. There’s a small exhibition with some audiovisual elements, a small but pretty cottage garden and, of course, the house itself. It’s very popular and there are often group bookings so expect some queues and the need for a little patience.

A fascinating experience of immersive history. It gives you goosebumps to imagine that Shakespeare was born and lived here about 500 years ago. It makes sense to buy one ticket to three places at once: Shakespeare's Birthplace + New Place Gardens + Anne Hathaway's Cottage, and perhaps then also visit Shakespeare's Schoolroom for a discount.

🏠✨ Where it all began… Today we stepped inside the birthplace of William Shakespeare — the very house where the world’s most famous playwright first opened his eyes in 1564. 📜👶 It’s hard to believe that behind these wooden beams and uneven floors once crawled a baby who would one day write “Romeo and Juliet” and change literature forever. ❤️🎭 Walking through the rooms felt like travelling back in time — each corner whispers stories of old Stratford life, ink, and inspiration. 🪶🕰️ And yes, I might have secretly hoped some of his genius would rub off on me… still waiting! 😅💡 Truly a must-see spot for every dreamer and storyteller. 🌿📖

I really enjoyed our visit to Shakespeare’s birthplace. We bought the 3 site pass at the door and visited here first. We started by going through and exhibit with some background and information on Shakespeare and then outside and in the queue to enter the house. There was about a 10-15 min wait to get into the house itself as we were following a school group. Inside the house there were staff in multiple rooms who provided background to the spaces and information on Shakespeare life and the home. We found it very informative. Before or after entering the house you can walk through the beautiful garden right outside it. The exit is through the bookshop/giftshop.