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Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Discounted Tickets

Staffordshire Federation is now able to offer discounted entrance to the above. As an introductory offer between July - September tickets are:-

• ADULTS £9.00
• CHILD £5.00 (aged 5-16yrs)
• FAMILY TICKET (2ad, 3ch) £23.00

Orders can be placed by sending a cheque (with an SAE to home address), to Staffordshire Police Federation, Hearn Court, Rising Brook, Stafford ST17 9QN, or, by telephone using debit/credit card on 01785 242215, but this does incur a 5% charge. Tickets are posted out to you direct from the Federation office.

THE SHAKESPEARE HOUSES AND GARDENS

Five beautifully preserved Tudor Homes and gardens, all directly linked with William Shakespeare and his family that are owned and cared for by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, an independent educational charity.

Mary Arden's Farm
Wilmcote, Stratford-upon-Avon

• Visit Mary Arden's house, the childhood home of Shakespeare's mother and step back into the1570s to spend a day on the farm with Mary Arden's neighbours the Palmer family as they cook over the open fire, make butter and cheese, clean, work the field and care for the animals.
• With activities and events for all the family.

Shakespeare's Birthplace
Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon

• See where the world's most famous playwright was born and grew up and discover the fascinating story of William Shakespeare's life.
• Meet your favourite Shakespeare characters and experience actors speaking his words ALOUD.

Anne Hathaway's Cottage
Shottery, Stratford-upon-Avon

• Discover the most romantic of the Shakespeare Houses, where William courted his wife at her family home.
• Stroll through the award-winning cottage garden and new woodland walk or enjoy the Shakespeare Sculpture and Tree Garden

Hall's Croft
Old Town, Stratford-upon-Avon

• Home to William's daughter and her husband, Dr John Hall, an eminent physician that features a tranquil walled garden filled with beautiful roses and herbs.

Nash's House & New Place
Chapel Street, Stratford-upon-Avon

• The last chapter in the life of William Shakespeare - the home of Shakespeare's granddaughter Elizabeth and adjoining the site of New Place, Shakespeare's final home.

Visit all 5 houses

Shakespeare's Birthplace and The Shakespeare Centre are in Henley Street in the centre of Stratford upon Avon. Nash's House & New Place and Hall's Croft are also in the centre of town. Anne Hathaway's Cottage and Mary Arden's House, which both have on-site parking are half a mile and three miles respectively from the town.

Stratford-upon-Avon is a short drive from Junction 15 of the M40 and is well sign-posted on all major routes from Coventry, Birmingham, Oxford, Banbury, Worcester and Evesham.