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a Historic Building in the town of Stratford-upon-Avon, in the county of Warwickshire

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About Shakespeare's Birthplace

At the heart of busy Stratford-upon-Avon lies one of the most visited places in Europe; the magnificent half-timbered building of the early 16th-century where William Shakespeare was born in the year 1564.

In his lifetime, the property was two separate buildings, one half formed the family home, the other an adjoining warehouse used by his father who was a successful glover, wool merchant, and a respected Alderman of the town.

The house remained the property of William Shakespeare's descendents until the 19th-century, after-which it gained a short-term chequered history. It was only after the property had been purchased in 1847 by the Shakespeare Birthday Committee that plans were put in place to restore the house to its former glory, and today replenished to look much as it would have been during Shakespeare's lifetime, the house in Henley Street makes a fitting memorial to the man who is undoubtedly England's greatest playwright.

The approach to the house is via Stratford-upon-Avon's busiest streets, visitors first enter the Visitors Centre which presents a dazzling exhibition about Shakespeare's life. From here you proceed through a beautifully scented garden, full of plants and flowers mentioned in the great man's works - the garden gives access to the Birthplace.

This is just one of the many buildings in Stratford-upon-Avon associated with William Shakespeare, but as his birthplace it is perhaps the most important.

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Stratford-upon-Avon Station	(0.4 miles, 0.6 km)
Wilmcote Station	(1.9 miles, 3.0 km, direction NW)
M40 Junction 15	(6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction NE)
M40 Junction 14	(6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction NE)
Birmingham International Airport	(17.5 miles, 28.2 km, direction N)
East Midlands Airport	(46.7 miles, 75.1 km, direction N)
Shakespeare's Birthplace to London	(83.5 miles, 134.4 km, direction SE)

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	Brook Lodge 192 Alcester Road, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England (0.4 miles, 0.6 km) Your home away from home. Quality overnight accommodation and breakfast in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere. Fully non-smoking property. A warm welcome awaits you when you arrive at Brook Lodge, a... More info and book online.. Price from £42.00
	Stratford Victoria - A QHotel Arden Street, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England (0.7 miles, 1.1 km) The Stratford Victoria represents both the character and style of Victorian architecture. This modern four star hotel has ample free car parking and is within walking distance of historic Stratford-up... More info and book online.. Price from £74.00
	Arden Park 'Non-Smoking' Guest House 6 Arden Street, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England (0.8 miles, 1.3 km) Non Smoking Guest House. Located in central Stratford, we are very near to the station and just around the corner from the Birthplace. Free broadband internet, free wifi hotspot, free room safe and fr... More info and book online.. Price from £50.00
	Legacy Falcon Hotel Chapel Street, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England (1.0 miles, 1.6 km) This C16th Hotel combines the old with the new and provides an excellent base from which to visit Shakespeares Country. The hotel is located only 6 miles from the M40 in the centre of Stratford Upon A... More info and book online.. Price from £55.00
	Mercure Shakespeare Stratford Chapel St, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England (1.0 miles, 1.7 km) The Mercure Shakespeare Hotel is a 16th century black and white Gabled Inn located in the town centre, a meeting place of writers, actors and artists since the 18th century. The Shakespeare retains... More info and book online.. Price from £90.00