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Stratford-Upon-Avon |
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Shakespeare's Birthplace
Possibly the most famous and most visited literary landmark in
Britain. This is the house where it is thought that Shakespeare
was born and spent his childhood years here. |
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Mary Arden's House
This
magnificent, thatched and timber-framed, Tudor farmstead was
identified in the 18th century as childhood home of Mary Arden,
mother of William Shakespeare. |
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Anne Hathaway's Cottage
The
cottage nests in the idyllic setting of Shottery, which lies a
mile west of Stratford. The cottage belonged to the prosperous
Hathaway family and was the pre-marital home of William
Shakespeare's wife, Anne. |
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Nash's House and New Place
William Shakespeare's
final retirement home was here at Nash's House/New Place in
Chapel Street, one of the main streets in Stratford. He
purchased the building in 1597 for £60. |
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Hall's Croft
This house was home to Shakespeare's daughter Susanna who in
1607 married a highly-respected local physician, Doctor John
Hall (after whom the house is named). |
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Holy Trinity Church
The church at which William Shakespeare
was baptised on April 26th 1564 (Gulielimus, Filius Johannes
Shakespeare) and then was buried here on 25th April 1616.
This was also his family church, which he attended throughout his life.
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Harvard House
Harvard House was the home of Katherine Rogers, mother of John
Harvard, whose bequest made possible the foundation of Harvard
University. Built in 1596 it is a fine example of an Elizabethan
town house.
Closed in Winter.
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The
houses in Stratford-upon-Avon are all in different parts of the town
and some not in walking distance, with this tour remember you will be
taken from door to door without waiting for public transport and
conserving time and energy to enjoy the Shakespeare experience. |
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All 5
Houses |
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ADMISSION
CHARGES NOT INCLUDED |
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ADULTS |
£ 19.50 |
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CHILD |
£ 12.00 |
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Family
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£50.00 |
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CLOSED
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24-26 Dec |
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9Prices are per taxi and does not include entrance
fees |
