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Shakespeare's Birthplace

National Museum & Exhibition · Warwickshire, England

Shakespeare's Birthplace is a national museum & exhibition in Warwickshire, England. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £22 · Child £14 · Family £56
The official page did not show prices, so the figures here are estimates.
Opening timesDaily 10am-5pm, last admission 4.30pm.
Best time to goWeekdays in term time.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening. Indoor venue: wet half-term days cause surges; check the forecast.
Best agesMost suit about 5-12; free places suit short visits with younger children
If it rainsMostly indoors: wet days tend to be busiest
Money saverMany are free, so budget for parking and food only; go for 2 hours, not all day.
Top tipsSee the birthplace first, then Anne Hathaway's Cottage.
What to packSnacks, water bottle, pram or carrier, wipes

Partly checked on 23 Oct 2026. Confirm prices and times on the venue's website. Venue website or source

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