Shakespeare's Birthplace

Follow Shakespeare’s childhood and early married years through the very rooms he lived in.

An actor welcomes visitors outside the house of William Shakespeare

Famous Beyond Words Exhibition

Your journey starts in the Shakespeare Centre. Explore how Shakespeare has been enjoyed and interpreted through the centuries.

Shakespeare’s Birthplace

Experience the home environment that shaped Shakespeare’s early life and explore his father’s glove-making workshop, get up close to rare artefacts from the Trust's world class collections and discover how the extraordinary William Shakespeare continues to shapes our lives today.

Free entry for badge holders

Shakespeare's Birthplace is one of over 200 attractions around the UK that Blue Peter badge holders can get into for free.

To gain free entry, each child must have a Blue Peter badge, a valid Blue Peter badge ID card and be accompanied by a full paying or concessionary adult. If a paying adult is accompanied by two children with badges and valid badge cards, free entry will be given for both children.

If a disabled badge holder is accompanied by a registered carer, both can gain free entry. Carers must bring supporting documents.

Before you visit any of the attractions, grab a grown-up and read the Blue Peter Badge Attractions Terms and Conditions.

Find out how to apply for a Blue Peter badge today and remember to take your badge ID card to take advantage of this offer!

Pre-booking a ticket is required for badge holders and their accompanying adult. To select your free ticket check under the Memberships organisation option.

Before you visit any of the attractions, grab a grown-up and read the Blue Peter Terms and Conditions.

Apply for a Blue Peter Badge today if you haven't already got one and remember to take your badge ID card to take advantage of this offer!