Heritage
The Shakespeare Houses
As the home of William Shakespeare, Stratford is steeped in both literary and cultural heritage. Explore five Shakespeare Houses linked to the famous Bard, each offering a different insight into his life and times.
Shakespeare's Birthplace, on Henley Street, is one of the most evocative attractions in the world and undoubtedly the centrepiece of any visit to Stratford. See Shakespeare's home as he would have lived in it as a ten year old boy. Based on meticulous research, the Birthplace's parlour, hall, bedrooms, kitchen and butlery are furnished in authentic 16th century style. The Shakespeare Exhibition illustrates Shakespeare's life and career in both Stratford and London and includes a first edition of Shakespeare's collected plays.
Anne Hathaway's Cottage represents the quintessential English country cottage and garden. This world-famous thatched cottage was the home of Shakespeare's wife, Anne Hathaway. See the room where Shakespeare is thought to have wooed Anne, view the many country artifacts and furnishings relating to Shakespeare's day and enjoy the beautiful garden and orchard.
Once the family home of Shakespeare's eldest daughter, Susanna, and her husband the physician Dr John Hall, Hall's Croft is the grandest of the Shakespeare Houses. Learn what it was like to be both doctor and patient in Shakespeare's day through a well-documented exhibition of the Doctor's work in early 17th century Stratford-upon-Avon.
Situated in the heart of Stratford, Nash's House was owned by Thomas Nash, the first husband of Shakespeare's grand-daughter Elizabeth . Adjoining Nash's House is New Place Garden, the site of the house William Shakespeare bought in 1597, and where he later retired and died.
Visit the childhood home of Shakespeare's mother, Mary Arden, and discover the fascinating story of this charming farmhouse. Step back in time to the 1570s and experience what life was like for a farming household in Shakespeare's time at neighbouring Palmer's Farm. Watch the period interpreters, dressed in replica Tudor clothing, perform a wide range of activities from hand-milking sheep, cooking over an open fire, baking bread, dipping tallow candles...and much more.
No visit to Stratford would be complete without visiting Shakespeare's grave in Holy Trinity Church. Peacefully sited on the bank of the River Avon, Holy Trinity is one of England 's most beautiful parish churches. It also contains the graves of Anne Hathaway, Dr John Hall, Susanna Shakespeare and Thomas Nash.
Experience Shakespeare in a unique and thrilling way with ground breaking technology and special effects at Shakespearience. Let an ethereal Shakespeare guide you through nine of his plays in a magical and inspiring way.
As the home of William Shakespeare, Stratford is steeped in both literary and cultural heritage. Explore five Shakespeare Houses linked to the famous Bard, each offering a different insight into his life and times.
Shakespeare's Birthplace, on Henley Street, is one of the most evocative attractions in the world and undoubtedly the centrepiece of any visit to Stratford. See Shakespeare's home as he would have lived in it as a ten year old boy. Based on meticulous research, the Birthplace's parlour, hall, bedrooms, kitchen and butlery are furnished in authentic 16th century style. The Shakespeare Exhibition illustrates Shakespeare's life and career in both Stratford and London and includes a first edition of Shakespeare's collected plays.
Anne Hathaway's Cottage represents the quintessential English country cottage and garden. This world-famous thatched cottage was the home of Shakespeare's wife, Anne Hathaway. See the room where Shakespeare is thought to have wooed Anne, view the many country artifacts and furnishings relating to Shakespeare's day and enjoy the beautiful garden and orchard.
Once the family home of Shakespeare's eldest daughter, Susanna, and her husband the physician Dr John Hall, Hall's Croft is the grandest of the Shakespeare Houses. Learn what it was like to be both doctor and patient in Shakespeare's day through a well-documented exhibition of the Doctor's work in early 17th century Stratford-upon-Avon.
Situated in the heart of Stratford, Nash's House was owned by Thomas Nash, the first husband of Shakespeare's grand-daughter Elizabeth . Adjoining Nash's House is New Place Garden, the site of the house William Shakespeare bought in 1597, and where he later retired and died.
Visit the childhood home of Shakespeare's mother, Mary Arden, and discover the fascinating story of this charming farmhouse. Step back in time to the 1570s and experience what life was like for a farming household in Shakespeare's time at neighbouring Palmer's Farm. Watch the period interpreters, dressed in replica Tudor clothing, perform a wide range of activities from hand-milking sheep, cooking over an open fire, baking bread, dipping tallow candles...and much more.
No visit to Stratford would be complete without visiting Shakespeare's grave in Holy Trinity Church. Peacefully sited on the bank of the River Avon, Holy Trinity is one of England 's most beautiful parish churches. It also contains the graves of Anne Hathaway, Dr John Hall, Susanna Shakespeare and Thomas Nash.
Experience Shakespeare in a unique and thrilling way with ground breaking technology and special effects at Shakespearience. Let an ethereal Shakespeare guide you through nine of his plays in a magical and inspiring way.
For more information click here for the official Stratford visitor website: www.shakespeare-country.co.uk