The renowned playwright William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616) was born and spent much of his childhood in this half-timber framed house. The building is now a Mecca for his fans and literature lovers. The house is a museum dedicated to Shakespeare with live performances of his plays. Tickets cost £18 and the house is open from 9am - 5pm from March until October and from 10am - 4pm from October to March. You can find more information, here: shakespeare.org.uk.

Bumble-Bee

March 21, 2024

Beautiful and well preserved half-timbered building, you will not find many in similar style and quality around. Even if you do not enter the museum it is worth a detour to have a view.

Stephen

October 31, 2022

A prime tourist spot lots of people taking wedding photos outside

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Location: Stratford Upon Avon, Stratford-On-Avon, Warwickshire, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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