What's On
From lectures and performances to hands-on family fun, browse our seasonal activities and special events.
See what's coming up from the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
Easter Holidays
Spring is here and we are looking forward to welcoming you to explore the Shakespeare story with us.
- Family
- No booking required
- Various
Shakespeare's Birthday Celebrations
Celebrate William’s 461st birthday with a special birthday party on Henley Street
- General Interest
- No booking required
- Shakespeare's Birthplace
Playing Shakespeare's Women
A free online talk with people engaged in Shakespeare-related research - in conversation with Dame Judi Dench.
- Talk
- Booking required
- Online
Sundays at New Place
Enjoy a different hands-on activity every Sunday over the Warwickshire School holidays in the garden of Susanna Shakespeare’s home.
- Workshop
- No booking required
- Shakespeare's New Place
'A Day With...Much Ado About Nothing'
Get to know one of Shakespeare's most famous plays better with us.
- General Interest
- Booking required
- Hall's Croft
Nurture in Nature
Make and Take Family Activities from the Cottage Garden
- Family
- No booking required
- Anne Hathaway's Cottage
Performing Shakespeare's Women
A day devoted to talks and discussions about performing Shakespeare's Women with contributions from leading actors.
- General Interest
- Booking required
- Online
Gardening Volunteer Taster Sessions
Find out more about the work of our gardens team and how you can help support us.
- Volunteering
- Booking required
- Anne Hathaway's Cottage
Dawn Chorus
A sunrise walk and talk in search of nature's dawn chorus followed by breakfast at the Garden Café.
- General Interest
- Booking required
- Anne Hathaway's Cottage
Guiding Volunteering Taster Sessions
Join our teams in guiding roles at Anne Hathaway's Cottage and Shakespeare's New Place.
- Volunteering
- Booking required
- Various
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