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Shakespeare's Birthplace

Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 6QW, England
01789 204016
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Type: Historic Sites, History Museums
Owner description: Visit the birthplace of the world's greatest playwright. Shakespeare's Birthplace has been welcoming visitors from all over the world for over 250... more » Owner description: Visit the birthplace of the world's greatest playwright. Shakespeare's Birthplace has been welcoming visitors from all over the world for over 250 years. This fine Tudor house is where the dramatist's life began. Life, Love & Legacy exhibition provides an immersive journey into the Shakespeare's world and interweaves theatre with Shakespearian magic, setting the scene for your visit to the Birthplace. In the garden, meet your favourite Shakespeare characters as Shakespeare Aloud perform live. « less
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Of course, one must visit the birthplace while in Stratford-upon-Avon. However, I felt as if we were "herded" through the house quickly. It could be that this is due to the fact that it is the most crowded of the sites, being on the main tourist street. One thing I do love about the visit, though, is the garden, where... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Great commentary from the guides and 'actors' around the exhibition and gardens...wasn't sure what to expect having visited all the other 'houses' first- a gem!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

I enjoyed the tour before entering the house and the guides inside giving you details abut the rooms you were looking st.

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

An excellent place for interest and history, a little expensive but cost does include other attractions if you have the time.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Pick up a visit Stratford brochure. 2 for 1 entry voucher - saved us £22! All the staff were brilliant - short snippets of info without holding anyone up. This is a treasure- literally. Makes you proud to be English and see how we maintain places like this. Beautiful house and gardens - I requested Beatrice and Benedick and got... More

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Wigan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

We went on 27 May to 29 May,my self my husband, daughter,and three grandsons 2 age 18 and 1 age 13 and we covered and did the five houses and the church where the family where buried, We also did Anne Hathaway's cottage the boys where very interested.The guides are very good and willing to answer any questions,I do advise... More

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ShakespeareBT, Marketing Officer at Shakespeare's Birthplace, responded to this review
11 June 2013

Many thanks for you review of your visit to the Shakespeare Houses and Gardens. I am delighted that you found your visit interesting and we hope to welcome you back again. Your ticket is valid for 12 months from the date or purchase so you can come back again and again for free during those 12 months. More

Oxford, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

Went to the Shakespeare Centre (as I thought) and it included admission to Shakespeare's birthplace. It was very interesting but cost far too much for what it was in my opinion.

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ShakespeareBT, Marketing Officer at Shakespeare's Birthplace, responded to this review
11 June 2013

Many thanks for you review of your visit to the Shakespeare Houses and Gardens. I am delighted that you found your visit interesting and we hope to welcome you back again. We do try and offer as much value as possible and our tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase so we invite our visitors to... More

Harwich, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

I liked the authenticity that had been kept. There was plenty of time to take in everything and to take photos . We were not rushed round. Sadly but understandably no flash on the camera was allowed. This made it difficult to take a decent photo with my camera

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013 via mobile

Found this to be educational and the two actors doing some of his work in the Garden we amazing, could have sat and listen to them all day, they seemed to really love their work and knew his material so well.

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ShakespeareBT, Marketing Officer at Shakespeare's Birthplace, responded to this review
11 June 2013

Many thanks for you review of your visit to Shakespeare's Birthplace. I am delighted that you found your visit interesting and we hope to welcome you back again. Your ticket is valid for 12 months from the date or purchase so you can come back again and again for free during those 12 months. More

Wales
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

Very engaging guides provided more than just the standard facts and made the tour adequately interactive

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ShakespeareBT, Marketing Officer at Shakespeare's Birthplace, responded to this review
5 June 2013

Many thanks for you review of your visit to Shakespeare's Birthplace. I am delighted that you found your visit interesting and we hope to welcome you back again. Your ticket is valid for 12 months from the date or purchase so you can come back again and again for free during those 12 months. More

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