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Holy Trinity Church

Old Town, CV37 6BG, England
44-1789-266316
4.5 of 5 stars 113 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites
Owner description: Located on the banks of River Avon, this is considered one of England's most-visited Parish Churches and the site where William Shakespeare was...... more » Owner description: Located on the banks of River Avon, this is considered one of England's most-visited Parish Churches and the site where William Shakespeare was baptized in 1564 and buried in 1616. « less
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London
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW
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After seeing the prices charged for some other Shakespeare-related 'attractions' in Stratford, I thought that entrance to the church might be expensive and the whole experience overdone. But actually, it was lovely. The church itself is peaceful, slightly outside the busiest part of the town but still close enough to be convenient. You can get into most of the church... More

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Kingston-upon-Hull, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

A very peaceful place with helpful staff. Most of Shakespeares family are along side him which came as a surprise More

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Sacramento, CA
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Lovely church where you can pay your respects to the Bard, who is buried under the altar. You take take pictures inside, so bring your camera along. Also, give yourself some time to wander the grounds - it is beautiful along the Avon river. More

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York, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

A very pleasant round off to a short visit to Stratford - well worth the stroll. Church extremely interesting if you wish to experience more Shakespeare related activity. More

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Tonbridge
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

The Church is beautiful and one should always walk right around the outside before entering as the architectural views are splendid. Of course, for all lovers of the English language and of the theatre, the chance to see Shakespeare's tomb is not to be missed. It does involve a fee but is worth it More

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Brisbane, Australia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Lovely location, and here we find the graves of Will S and Ann Hathaway. It is watched over by some sort of Church Committee who were friendly, helpful and unobtrusive. More

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

A little disappointed that £2 was charged to enter the chancel where Shakespeare's body is purported to be buried. But I guess everyone in Stratford is making money out of Shakespeare, though less to see in that respect here than at the other spots. More

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Livingston
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Entry to the Holy Trinity Church is free unless you wish to approach the alter, choir stalls and tombs of Shakespeare and some of his family, then they suggest a donation of £2. The church officials are friendly and welcoming. A school party was being shown around as we visited and they were fascinated and entertained by their guide. More

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Torrance
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

You can visit Shakespeare's tomb for about one GBP. The day I was there it was covered with flowers. The church is beautiful, the people running the place are dignified and respectful and you get the feeling that you are welcome. More

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newport gwent
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012
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accidently came upon it while walking, it was open, nominal charge, was really impressed at all the flowers and did'nt even know Shaesphere was buried there, so a pleasant surprise.It's a beautiful church very tranquil and you're able to walk around at leisure More

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