Shakespeare's New Place
Discover beautiful gardens and specially-commissioned artworks at New Place, the site of William Shakespeare’s grand family home.
Highlights
What awaits you on site
Follow in Shakespeare’s footsteps and enjoy a landscape that reveals the footprint of New Place
It’s believed he composed his later works at this location, including The Tempest, during his 19 years of ownership. The site features a contemporary landscape entrance on the original gatehouse location that reveals the footprint of the Shakespeare family home.
This reimagined space conveys the scale of New Place and its relationship to neighboring structures, including King Edward VI School and Guild Chapel, both attended by young Shakespeare. Commissioned artworks and displays throughout evoke family life and reference Shakespeare’s major works written during his residence.
The restored sunken Knot Garden maintains Ernest Law’s original design, while elements of the Great Garden will be preserved and developed over time.
Visitor information
Opening hours vary seasonally.
Opening times vary – please see: shakespeare.org.uk/visit/plan-your-visit/opening-times/
Shakespeare’s New Place 22 Chapel Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6EP
Good to know
You will need to pre-book your visit to Shakespeare’s New Place.
