Shakespeare's Birthplace
About This Museum
If you walk down Henley Street, you can't miss it—the sturdy, timber-framed house that saw the world's most famous playwright take his first breath. It feels less like a formal museum and more like a pilgrimage, a place thick with the presence of its former inhabitants. Inside, you'll find everything from his personal signet ring to early editions of his plays that changed literature forever. They keep things fresh with exhibitions that delve into different corners of his life and legacy. In the end, it’s about standing in the very room where he was born, a simple but profound experience that connects you directly to the man himself.
Collection Highlights
Look for his finely carved signet ring and a leather-bound First Folio from 1623, displayed alongside period furniture that helps you imagine the house as it was.
Visitor Information
It gets busy, especially in summer, so booking online ahead of your stroll through Stratford is a good idea. Don't rush—take a moment in the garden, too; it's a lovely spot to ponder what you've seen.
Architecture & Building
It's a classic, wattle-and-daum Elizabethan townhouse with those distinctive black timber beams set against white plaster walls.
Contact & Location
Address: Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England, CV37 6QW, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1789 204016
Website: Visit Website
