Natural landmarks · West Midlands
Shakespeare's Birthplace
In or near Atherstone on Stour.
Shakespeare's Birthplace — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stratford-upon-Avon · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Shakespeare's Birthplace is a other located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Shakespeare's Birthplace is the childhood home of William Shakespeare, located in Stratford-upon-Avon. Visitors can explore the house where he was born and learn about his early life and works through various exhibits and displays.
Place summary
Shakespeare's Birthplace is located in Stratford-upon-Avon, West Midlands (postcode CV37). This site is significant as the birthplace of William Shakespeare, the renowned playwright and poet, and is a key location in the study of his life and works.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.1939, -1.7080
- County
- Warwickshire
- District
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Parish
- Stratford-upon-Avon
- Postcode
- CV37 6QW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Nearest railway station
- Stratford-upon-Avon — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Mo-Su 10:00-16:00
- Official site
- www.shakespeare.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/150342334 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shakespeare's Birthplace?
- Shakespeare's Birthplace is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV37 6QW), in the parish of Stratford-upon-Avon.
- What is Shakespeare's Birthplace?
- Shakespeare's Birthplace — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shakespeare's Birthplace?
- The nearest railway station is Stratford-upon-Avon, about 0.6 km away. The nearest town is Atherstone on Stour. Drivers can use postcode CV37 6QW.
- Is Shakespeare's Birthplace free to visit?
- Yes, Shakespeare's Birthplace is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shakespeare's Birthplace?
- The nearest railway station is Stratford-upon-Avon, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV37 6QW.