Shakespeare's Birthplace and the Shakespeare Centre
Shakespeare's Birthplace and the Shakespeare Centre
Henley Street
Stratford-upon-Avon
Warwickshire
CV37 6QW
England
Website
Telephone
01789 204 016
Fax
01789 296 083
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is an independent charity that cares for Shakespeare's heritage. It owns five Shakespeare Houses in and around Stratford-upon-Avon, all directly linked to Shakespeare. The Trust also cares for Harvard House.
The wider work of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust extends to managing one of the largest Shakespeare libraries in the world and a large archive of local history. It also runs a department devoted to education in Shakespeare and Shakespeare's Works, both for the public and educational institutions, and provides a programme of activities to inform and entertain throughout the year.
Parts of the Designated Collections of national importance relating to Shakespeare’s life and times are at this venue.
Venue Type:
Archive, Association or society
The Designated Collections of national importance relating to Shakespeare’s life and times are located at Shakespeare's Birthplace and the Royal Shakespeare Collection.
Please contact Shakespeare's Birthplace for more information if you wish to see a specific item.
This collection includes items concerned with the performance and study of his works from the 16th century to the present day. The collections comprise an outstandingly deep, rich and varied source for the study and enjoyment of all aspects of the life and works of one of the world’s most celebrated literary and historical figures. The collections relate not only to Shakespeare and his works, but also to literary context, local history and the continuing evolution of theatre and performance.
Collection details
Social History, Personalities, Medicine, Fine Art, Decorative and Applied Art, Costume and Textiles, Coins and Medals, Archives, Archaeology
Key artists and exhibits
- Designated Collection
Shakespeare’s Treasures Exhibition
Visit a fascinating new exhibition at The Shakespeare Centre in Stratford-upon-Avon that portrays the world of Shakespeare through centuries-old artefacts from our priceless Collections - many not seen by the public before.
Suitable for
Admission
Free with admission
60th Stratford-upon-Avon Poetry Festival
An exciting programme of headline artists, unique recitals and events including People’s Poetry Sunday where the town of Stratford comes alive with verse.
For more details visit www.shakespeare.org.uk
Suitable for
Admission
Please see website
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A programme of 20 min talks on historical and conservation-based topics.
Suitable for
Admission
Free with admission
Call forth your actors
Dress up and perform with Shakespeare Aloud! Plus a potted performance of As You Like It by Shakespeare Aloud over the bank holiday weekend.
Suitable for
Admission
Free with admission
‘Your presence needs must puzzle’
Shakespeare related crosswords, word searches and quizzes suitable for all ages.
Suitable for
Admission
Free with admission
Heritage Open Days
Join an archive tour with special access through the Trust’s Collections. Visit www.shakespeare.org.uk for tour times and booking info.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
10am-5pm
Heritage Open Days
Join an archive tour with special access through the Trust’s Collections. Visit www.shakespeare.org.uk for tour times and booking info.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
10am-5pm
Heritage Open Days
Join an archive tour with special access through the Trust’s Collections. Visit www.shakespeare.org.uk for tour times and booking info.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
10am-5pm
Heritage Open Days
Join an archive tour with special access through the Trust’s Collections. Visit www.shakespeare.org.uk for tour times and booking info.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
10am-5pm
Valuation Soiree
A fundraising event with BBC’s antique dealer Charles Hanson. Bring your collectables along to be valued.
Suitable for
When
6:30-9:30pm
Admission
£10 (includes refreshments). To book tel. 01789 204016.
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