Shakespeare's New Place
Walk in Shakespeare's footsteps
Be inspired at the site that was William Shakespeare's family home for 19 years. Uncover the fascinating story of why the house is no longer there and discover beautiful gardens and specially-commissioned artworks. Continue reading...
Shakespeare’s New Place was his family home from 1597 until he died in the house in 1616. The house was demolished in 1759, and a registered garden has been designed on the site where New Place once stood to commemorate the importance of the site and allow visitors to make their own personal connection with Shakespeare.
Follow in Shakespeare’s footsteps and enjoy a landscape that reveals the footprint of New Place, one of the largest houses in the borough of Stratford-upon-Avon. The re-imagined site gives an impression of the scale of New Place and its relationship to the surrounding buildings, such as the neighbouring King Edward VI School and the Guild Chapel. Both of which would have been familiar to the young William Shakespeare.
Specially-commissioned artworks throughout the site evoke a sense of family life and hint at Shakespeare’s major works that were written during the 19 years he owned New Place.
To the rear of where the house once stood, you can discover the Great Garden. Once part of Shakespeare’s estate, this tranquil and beautiful garden displays sculptures inspired by Shakespeare’s writing. Enjoy the recently restored Knot Garden, based upon garden designs that Shakespeare himself would have known.
Visitor Info & Prices
Shakespeare's Story Ticket
Explore 3 of Shakespeare's family homes for one great price. Tickets valid for 12 months with repeat entry.
Prices shown include voluntary donation
- Adult: £26.00
- Child: £13.00
- Family (2 adults & 3 children): £65.00
- Concession: £20.80
Single property ticket
- Adult: £14.50
- Child 3-15: £7.25
- Family, 2 adults & 3 children: £36.00
- Concession (includes voluntary donation): £11.60
Shakespeare's New Place
Couple with our another Shakespeare family home for a great day out
Visit time: 1 hour
- Gift shop
- Toilets
- Activities
- Garden
- Shop
- Exhibitions
- Accessibility activities
- Access
- Dogs
- Prices
- Opening times
Uncover Shakespeare's Story
Discover the fascinating stories behind the world's greatest storyteller across his family homes
Shakespeare's Birthplace
Anne Hathaway's Cottage
Shakespeare's New Place
Highlights
Events
See all eventsGetting here
Nearby attractions
10 minutes walk to Shakespeare's Birthplace
10 minutes drive to Anne Hathway's Cottage
Warwickshire,
CV37 6EP
Need some help?
Contact us
Need some help?
Your support funds vital work
Find out how
Your support funds vital work