Heart of England - Warwickshire

Immerse yourself in sixteenth century Stratford-upon-Avon and unlock the story of young William Shakespeare, his education and inspiration.
Sit in the very room where William Shakespeare sat as a pupil in the 1570s and wrote his first sonnet, experiencing for yourself what it was like to be a Schoolboy in Tudor times. Brush up your Latin with young Will’s teacher!
Explore the space where Shakespeare first witnessed performances by the country’s greatest actors of the day and visit the Council Chamber where his father served as Bailiff (Mayor). 
Major restoration and meticulous conservation work of the Guildhall, home to a series of rare medieval wall paintings, provides an extraordinary history of the building and of over six centuries of Stratford-upon-Avon’s history.
This major visitor attraction provides the missing chapter of the story of Shakespeare's life in his home town.  An immersive, interactive and authentic experience which engages visitors in the unique atmosphere of this medieval building.

• Experience Tudor school life with William Shakespeare’s teacher, Master Thomas Jenkins
• Listen to our knowledgeable, passionate, prize-winning guides share the many stories about the building and the Shakespeare family
• Marvel at our 600-year-old medieval wall paintings
• Dress up and pose in authentic Tudor clothes
• Learn to write with a swan’s feather quill and ink