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The Shakespeare Houses

Various venues and locations, England
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4.5 of 5 stars 49 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Architectural Buildings
Owner description: Five historical sites in and around Stratford where Shakespeare and his family lived: Shakespeare's Birthplace, Anne Hathaway's Cottage, Hall's Croft,...... more » Owner description: Five historical sites in and around Stratford where Shakespeare and his family lived: Shakespeare's Birthplace, Anne Hathaway's Cottage, Hall's Croft, Mary Arden's House and Nash's House & New Place. « less
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Preesall, England, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

What an interesting visit this was, a great day out for all ages. The house is lovely as is the garden. 10/10 More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

We live close enough to Stratford to make it a favourite day-out destination, and we've certainly had value for money from our five-house annual pass. The houses are great, and so too are the gardens. The staff are helpful (especially at Hall's Croft) and always ready to answer questions. Definitely would recommend all of the houses and we'll doubtless be... More

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Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

Not overly touristy, so nice to stroll around. We went off season/weekday, so no coach loads of tourists. More

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Taunton, United Kingdom
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

well worth a visit but a little overpriced entrance, valid for a year but not everyone is likely to return More

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Kingston-upon-Hull, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

There is an open top bus with running commentary. Well worth taking. Using the bus gets discounts on the 5 houses More

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Somerset
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Loved the man talking about glove making and the girls doing Shakespeare 'requests'! The initial visitor expeience bit as a bit dull. More

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Preston, United Kingdom
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

As in the title, when you've seen one they dont tend to differ greatly. We only went to the birthplace but this was made more interesting by some video presentations prior to the house itself. The lay out is well organised and despite streams of visitors it never seemed over crowded. The gardens are pleasant and there are also some... More

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UK
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79 reviews 79 reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
61 helpful votes 61 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

I enjoy Shakespeare so always good to learn more. Tickets that give access to all the houses are worthwhile. More

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Melbourne
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Anne Hathaway's cottage is the best of the five houses. Shakespeare's Birthplace was interesting and the second best. The Mary Arden's Farm which is a short drive from the city. Hall's Croft is more an example of the period than a connection to Shakespeare. As for Nash's House and New Place, this didn't interest me very much. More

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Very interesting to visit, not huge amounts there, did it in an hour or so, but well worth the visit, not to be missed. More

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