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Shakespeare's Birthplace

Stratford-upon-Avon

The house in Stratford-upon-Avon's town centre where William Shakespeare was born, run by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. The Trust also cares for New Place and Anne Hathaway's Cottage.

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Where to stay

  • Stratford-upon-AvonWalkable town centre with many hotels and B&Bs
  • ShotteryVillage about 10 minutes away on foot or by car, near Anne Hathaway's Cottage
  • WarwickHistoric town about 25 minutes away
  • Shipston-on-StourSmall town about 25 minutes away
  • Henley-in-ArdenVillage about 20 minutes away

Getting there

  • Stratford-upon-Avon station is about a ten-minute walk from the town centre
  • Pay-and-display car parks in the town centre; a signposted Park & Ride runs from the A46
  • Coaches can drop off at Windsor Street coach park, about a minute from the Shakespeare Centre ticket desk
  • Short drive from junction 15 of the M40, close to the M42 and M6
TipNew Place is within easy walking distance, but Anne Hathaway's Cottage is a 30-35 minute walk from the town centre, so consider a taxi or bus.

Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.

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Questions people ask

Where is the best place to stay near Shakespeare's Birthplace?

Stratford-upon-Avon: Walkable town centre with many hotels and B&Bs. Shottery: Village about 10 minutes away on foot or by car, near Anne Hathaway's Cottage. Warwick: Historic town about 25 minutes away. Shipston-on-Stour: Small town about 25 minutes away. Henley-in-Arden: Village about 20 minutes away.

How do I get to Shakespeare's Birthplace?

Stratford-upon-Avon station is about a ten-minute walk from the town centre. Pay-and-display car parks in the town centre; a signposted Park & Ride runs from the A46. Coaches can drop off at Windsor Street coach park, about a minute from the Shakespeare Centre ticket desk. Short drive from junction 15 of the M40, close to the M42 and M6.

Any tips for visiting Shakespeare's Birthplace?

New Place is within easy walking distance, but Anne Hathaway's Cottage is a 30-35 minute walk from the town centre, so consider a taxi or bus.

Which airport is closest to Shakespeare's Birthplace?

The nearest airport on this site is Birmingham Airport, about 18 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.