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Stratford-upon-Avon: Shakespeare's Birthplace Ticket

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4.586563 out of 5 stars
387 reviews
Stratford-upon-Avon: Shakespeare's Birthplace Ticket
4.586563 out of 5 stars
4.6
4.586563 out of 5 stars
387 reviews

Walk in Shakespeare's footsteps and explore the house where he was born and grew up in Stratford-upon-Avon.

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Marcel – United States

Although each room has written/visual guides to explain the history and function of the room itself, as well as anecdotal stories, the guides in each room were very engaging and added wonderful content to the tour.

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Chris – United Kingdom

Very informative. Re enactments of his plays, sonnets very entertaining

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  • Follow in the steps of England's famous playwright, William Shakespeare
  • Explore the Famous Beyond Words exhibition, setting the scene for your visit
  • Experience Shakespeare's home with video guides streamed directly to your phone
  • Enjoy the sights and smells of the plants that Shakespeare wrote about
  • Discover the prestigious glove-making workshop of Shakespeare's father

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Explore the life of William Shakespeare with a visit to the house where he was born and grew up. Your ticket will be valid for one admission to the property.
On entering the house, see the workshop where Shakespeare’s father, John, ran his prestigious glove-making business. Walk through the rooms where William Shakespeare spent his early life. 
Shakespeare spent the first five years of his marriage living in this house, the largest house on Henley Street, with his wife Anne Hathaway. 
Visit the Beyond Words exhibition and don't miss Shakespeare's Second Folio, the 1632 edition of his collected plays. Don’t forget to scan your smartphone and watch the videos that bring Shakespeare's stories to life.

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  • Entrance to Shakespeare's Birthplace
  • Exhibition

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  • Wheelchair users

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• Shakespeare's Birthplace is located at the Shakespeare Centre on Henley Street

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Marcel – United StatesMay 23, 2025 – Verified booking
Although each room has written/visual guides to explain the history and function of the room itself, as well as anecdotal stories, the guides in each room were very engaging and added wonderful content to the tour.
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Chris – United KingdomMay 12, 2025 – Verified booking
Very informative. Re enactments of his plays, sonnets very entertaining
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Richard – United KingdomMay 4, 2025 – Verified booking
Excellent journey into the history of William Shakespeare. The staff are all really knowledgeable about Shakespeare his family and his birthplace. Well worth a visit!

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