Shakespeare's Birthplace

Shakespeare's Birthplace

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Shakespeare's Birthplace

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Location: Stratford Upon Avon, Stratford-On-Avon, Warwickshire, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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March 21, 2024

Hiking

Beautiful and well preserved half-timbered building, you will not find many in similar style and quality around. Even if you do not enter the museum it is worth a detour to have a view.

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July 2, 2022

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A small restored 16th century half timbered house on Henley Street where it is believed that William Shakespeare was born in 1564. There is a small museum is open daily from 10:00 - 17:00.

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January 19, 2020

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The renowned playwright William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616) was born and spent much of his childhood in this half-timber framed house. The building is now a Mecca for his fans and literature lovers. The house is a museum dedicated to Shakespeare with live performances of his plays. Tickets cost £18 and the house is open from 9am - 5pm from March until October and from 10am - 4pm from October to March. You can find more information, here: shakespeare.org.uk.

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Shakespeare's Avon Way and Stratford Greenway Loop

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Embark on an easy hike along the Shakespeare's Avon Way and Stratford Greenway Loop, a pleasant 4.2-mile (6.7 km) route. You'll experience a gentle ascent of just 87 feet (27…

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