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
October Half Term
October half term at Shakespeare's family homes.
- Family
- Booking required
- Various
Family Trail
Find out more about the Shakespeare’s leading women with our fun, free trail across the Shakespeare family homes.
- Family
- No booking required
- Various
Clamorous Voices? Discussing Shakespeare's Women in Performance
A free online talk with people engaged in Shakespeare-related research - In conversation with Carol Rutter.
- Talk
- Booking required
- Online
Living Shakespeare: October
An adult leisure course designed to spark lively conversation and enhance appreciation of Shakespeare's works, life and times.
- General Interest
- Booking required
- Hall's Croft
Nurture in Nature - October Half Term
Make and Take Family Activities from the Cottage Garden
- Family
- No booking required
- Anne Hathaway's Cottage
Maz Evans Workshop at the Stratford Literary Festival
Join superstar author Maz Evans – the bestselling author of 'Who Let the Gods Out' and new book 'The Last Bard' – in this inspiring workshop for young writers age 8+.
- Family
- Booking required
Volunteer Taster Sessions
Learn more about volunteering in our exhibition space, including a spotlight talk from one of our passionate guides.
- General Interest
- Booking required
- Shakespeare's Birthplace
Shakespeare's Historical Women
A free online talk with people engaged in Shakespeare-related research - In conversation with Hailey Bachrach.
- Talk
- Booking required
- Online
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
Kickstart the festive season with expert florist, Renata Egan-Wyer, and create your own Christmas wreath in the atmospheric surroundings of The Garden Cafe, in the shadow of Anne Hathaway's Cottage.
- Workshop
- Booking required
- Anne Hathaway's Cottage
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