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Compiled for you: The facts!Details Shakespeare's Birthplace
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The house in which William Shakespeare was born offers you the possibility to find out more about the childhood of the famous writer. The exhibition explains the early years of William, who grew up here as the son of a glove-maker and lived here also for the first 5 years of his marriage. The house was owned by members of the Shakespeare family until the 19th century and has seen famous visitors such as Thomas Hardy, Charles Dickens and John Keats who have left their remarks behind. The house offers a tearoom and gift shop.Due to the age of the house access for wheelchair users is limited, the gardens and exhibition are fully accessible and there is a virtual reality tour of all rooms in the house available. Admission: Adults £8.00 Child £4.00 Concession £7.00 Family £21.00 Opening hours: Summer (Jun-Aug) Mon-Sat 9am-5pm Sunday9am-5pm Mid-season (Apr-May & Sept-Oct) Mon-Sun10am-5pm Winter (Nov-March) Mon-Sat 10am-4pm Sunday10.30am-4pm |
| Address: | Henley Street CV37 6QW Stratford-upon-Avon |
| Telephone: | +44(1789)204016 |
| Fax: | +44(1789)204016 |
| Distance to public transportation: | Airport 26 KM City Center 0-1 KM Motorway/ Interstate Highway 13 KM Public Transportation 0-1 KM Train Station 0-1 KM |
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