Family Trail

This year, our family trail puts the spotlight on the female heroes, anti-heroes, witches, fairies, queens and shepherdesses in Shakespeare’s play.

Grab your free trail map and look out for the special picture boards that are scattered across all three properties and gardens, answer the questions and see what you can find out about the fascinating women in William Shakespeare’s plays.

• Which female character has the most lines?
• How many female characters does Shakespeare mention in all of his plays?
• Find out who says some of Shakespeare’s most famous lines?

Our family trail is inspired by Shakespeare’s First Folio, All the Plays: A Children’s Edition and includes lavish illustrations by acclaimed artist Emily Sutton.

Suitable for children 4+ the family trail is included in your admission to Shakespeare’s family homes and available on admission.

Get the most out of the family trail - our best value ticket bundles include access to Shakespeare's Birthplace, Shakespeare's New Place and Anne Hathaway's Cottage.

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All the character illustrations in this trail are taken from Shakespeare’s First Folio: All The Plays: A Children’s Edition, abridged by Anjna Chouhan for the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and illustrated by Emily Sutton. You can buy the book in all of our shops.

Illustrations © 2024 Emily Sutton. From SHAKESPEARE’S FIRST FOLIO: ALL THE PLAYS Written by William Shakespeare and Illustrated by Emily Sutton. Reproduced by permission of Walker Books Ltd, London, SE11 5HJ

Reproduced by permission of Walker Books Ltd, London, SE11 5HJ Walker.co.uk