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Stratford - Shakespeare's Birthplace

Shakespeare's birthplace occupies an isolated position in Henley Street, as the surrounding half-timbered houses have been ripped down to protect it from the risk of fire. The two-storied, half-timbered complex with its many gables comprises the house in which Shakespeare was born and the additional houses bought by his father. The interior of Shakespeare's birthplace has remained unaltered and reflects the residential lifestyle of a lower middle-class family in the second half of the 16th century, the period in which Shakespeare grew up as the son of a wool dealer.

Must-see attractions nearby:
The rooms have been lovingly arranged with contemporary furniture and contain much memorabilia, including the First Folio edition of his works (1623), and a window on which many illustrious visitors and admirers scratched their names.
A visitor's center houses a permanent exhibition on Shakespeare: his life and background.
Address
Shakespeare's Birthplace / Harvard House
Henley Street
Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6QW
England
Hours
March 20 to October 19
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:009:009:009:009:009:009:30
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
October 20 to March 19
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:309:309:309:309:309:3010:00
Close16:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Cost
Adult 3.60
All values are in local currency
Tips
Last admission one hour before closing.
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Front of Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Garden view of Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford.
Gate in front of Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford.
The Grounds at Shakespeare's home in Stratford.
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