Shakespeare’s Stratford has attracted literary-minded visitors for hundreds of years. Now, with our virtual tour of Shakespeare's Stratford-upon-Avon, you can join the pilgrimage or plan for your own visit. We guide you around all of the town's major Shakespeare-related landmarks ... from his birthplace to his final resting place.
Shakespeare's Birthplace
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Shakespeare’s birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon has become a place of pilgrimage since the 18th century. Today, the house in Henley Street has been preserved by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and is open to the public.
Anne Hathaway's Cottage
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Anne Hathaway's family home has been described as the UK's most romantic cottage – a well-deserved reputation with its timber beams, thatched roof, sprawling orchards and woodland walks.
New Place
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Shakespeare spent the last few years of his life in New Place – Stratford-upon-Avon's largest house which was pulled down in the 18th century.
Holy Trinity Church
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Shakespeare was buried in Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon, where you can still visit his grave and read his epitaph.
Mary Arden's House
Photo © Lee Jamieson
Our virtual Shakespeare tour takes you to Mary Arden's House, childhood home to Shakespeare’s mother.
