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Celebrating Shakespeare is at the heart of everything we do
Visit Shakespeare's family homesA House for All Time - Hall's Croft
We urgently need your support to raise £2.5 million to conserve and protect Hall’s Croft - the Jacobean home of William Shakespeare's daughter, Susanna, and her husband, Dr John Hall.
Shakespeare Week Family Fun Day
Reading Room
Access our world class Shakespeare collections
Exclusive Tours This Spring
Explore hidden stories of love, loss and Tudor healing in the beautiful surroundings of Anne Hathaway's Cottage that inspired the much-loved novel, play and film 'Hamnet'.
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust welcomes the UK release of new ‘Hamnet’ film directed by Chloé Zhao
Shakespedia
Learn more about the life and works of William Shakespeare
Residents Go Free
Shakespeare Shorts 2025 film competition
Discover the 2025 category winners and view the awards ceremony
What's on
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
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
Hamnet: The Shakespeare Story
Anne Hathaway's Cottage tours exploring stories of love, loss and Tudor healing.
- General Interest
- Booking required
- Anne Hathaway's Cottage
National Lottery Open Week at Shakespeare's New Place Gardens
We’re proud to be part of National Lottery Open Week, a UK-wide celebration of the extraordinary places and projects made possible by National Lottery players.
- General Interest
- No booking required
- Shakespeare's New Place
Shakespeare in Salzburg: A Retreat at Schloss Leopoldskron
This three-day, fully residential retreat at the astonishing Schloss Leopoldskron
- Lecture
- Booking required
Shottery Seed Swap Social
Join us at the Garden Café, Shottery for an evening of conservation in the community.
- General Interest
- Booking required
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