Discover the people and places that shaped William Shakespeare, the ordinary boy from Stratford-upon-Avon who went on to do extraordinary things.

Walk in the footsteps of Shakespeare at the house where he was born. Hear captivating tales from the expert guides, wander through the Famous Beyond Words exhibition and explore his father's reputable trade in the glovemaker's workshop. The garden features flowers and plants that Shakespeare wrote about in his plays and often hosts live performances by a resident acting troupe.

Relive the Tudor love story between Shakespeare and his bride-to-be at the nearly 600-year-old Anne Hathaway's Cottage. See original family furniture, including the four-poster bed and courting couch. Stroll through the cottage gardens and heritage orchards.

Visit the newest attraction on the Shakespeare trail at New Place, the site where his family home once stood. Meet the man behind the works in a fascinating new exhibition! Discover beautiful gardens and specially commissioned artworks.
Visit the Hidden Voices: The Women Who Made Shakespeare exhibition.