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Shakespeare’s Birthplace and Exhibition of Shakespeare’s Word

Welcome to the world-famous house where William Shakespeare was born in 1564 and where he grew up .The property(房产)remained in the ownership of Shakespeare’s family until 1806.The House has welcomed visitors traveling from all over the world, for over 250 years.

   Enter through the Visitors’ Centre and see the highlypraised exhibition Shakespeare’s Word, a lively and full introduction to the life and work of Shakespeare.

  Stand in the rooms where Shakespeare grew up.

  Discover esamples of furniture and needle work from Shakespeare’s period.

  Enjoy the traditional(传统的)English garden, planted with trees and flowers mentioned in poet’s works.

  The Birthplace is within easy walking distance of all the car parks shown on the map ;pearest is Windsor Street(3 minytes’ walk).

 &The House may present difficulties but the Visitors’ Centre ,its exhibition ,and the garden are accessible (可劲的)to wheelchair users.

  The Shakespeare Coffee House(opposite the Birthplace) .