Access at Shakespeare's New Place

Closed for winter. Reopening spring 2025.

Shakespeare's New Place is open daily, 10am - 5pm (Last admission 4.30pm). See our Opening Times page for more info.

Scroll down to listen to an audio described introduction to Shakespeare's New Place.

We welcome assistance dogs at all sites.

Shakespeare’s New Place is a level site, with access to the Great Garden and the Knot Garden. There is a hard standing path running around the Great Garden. The exhibition has a wheelchair-accessible lift that has weight restrictions, please contact us for more information.

Exhibition House (Nash’s House - neighbouring house to site of New Place) is entered through the Knot Garden - level access to enter with a ground floor exhibition and accessible toilets and baby changing facilities. Platform lift to reach upstairs is in the corridor along a cobbled stone floor.

Exit is through the shop (a ramp is available) - a team member is aways in the shop to assist visitors with their exit.

AccessAble offers a detailed Access Guide of Shakespeare's New Place if you want to know more. 

The closest Blue Badge parking is on nearby Chapel Lane.

The nearest Changing Places Toilet is located in Bell Court -55 Ely St, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6LN. More information can be obtained on the Changing Places Toilets website.

Our quieter times to visit are first thing in the morning or later in the afternoon on a weekday and outside of the school holidays.

Ticket availability can be found here. 

Related Downloads

The resources below can help you plan your visit, if you have any concerns or further queries, please get in contact with us on +44 (0)1789 204016 or at [email protected]

Site Map

Explore New Place and plan your route before you even arrive on site.