Shakespeare's Schoolroom and Guildhall

Highlights of the tour:

• Explore the building in which young William Shakespeare was educated in the 1570s through knowledgeable and passionate guides who will bring the many stories to life about the building's role in Stratford's civic life over the centuries and how the Shakespeare family was involved
• Brush up your Latin! Learn about the classical education which Shakespeare received, where he first encountered writers such as Ovid, who would later be influential in his work.
• Enter the room where Shakespeare first witnessed theatre performances by some of the country's greatest actors of his time and which might have inspired him to write his world famous plays!
• Participate in a Tudor lesson with this interactive and engaging visitor experience for all ages!

Who is it for?

• Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall is the perfect mixture of educational, historical insights and fun for the whole family
• The visit includes entrance fee and the company of a knowledgeable guide with the schoolmaster whilst you are there
• The visit will last approximately 1 hour, so plenty of time to explore!
• Located within the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon, enjoy the venue before exploring what more the town has to offer

When you book, you will be emailed an e-voucher. Simply print it out and exchange for a ticket at Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall, Church Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6HB

Opening times

• Open daily from 11am until 5pm. (Last admission 4.30pm). 
• Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall is closed  25 - 26 December inclusive

How to get there

Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall

• Church Street, Stratford-upon-Avon
• Warwickshire CV37 6HB

By Train

• Regular train services from London Marylebone station to Stratford-Upon-Avon station with one change in Leamington Spa. Total journey time just over 2 hours.
• Trains also depart from Birmigham Snow Hill or Moor Street stations. Total journey time approximately 1 hour.

By car

• Stratford-upon-Avon is a short drive from Junction 15 on the M40, with access to the M42, M5, M6 and M25.

Park and ride

• A Park and Ride Service operates in Stratford-upon-Avon from Monday to Saturday. Park and Ride buses run from 7.40am, and the last bus leaves Bridge Street at 7.05pm. On bank holidays, the service runs from 10am until 7.30pm, with the last bus leaving Bridge Street at 7pm.

Other admission terms and conditions and accessbility information

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Wheelchair accessible. Elevator allows access to both floors
• Souvenir shop available
• Well behaved dogs are welcome to visit with their owners (at the discretion of the Duty Manager)
• The use of camera flash and other lighting equipment is strictly forbidden when photographing any of the Guildhall's wall paintings

A visit to Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall has something for everyone. You'll have fun, and you'll discover amazing stories, coming a lot closer to knowing the real Shakespeare.

Read up on some of the reviews and feedback from those who visited Shakespeare’s Schoolroom and Guildhall:

• “Fascinating visit…Amazing to see where Shakespeare was actually schooled and where he probably watched touring actors perform. We were all fascinated by the Prefects' Table and the newly discovered figure of John the Baptist. A good marriage of modern technology (not intrusive) and original artefacts” JanetK
• “Best place to visit in Stratford-upon-Avon! This really has been the best and most informative sight I've been to in Stratford!” Johanna834
• “Where William became Shakespeare! Don’t skip it!” Gaos
• “The whole family loved the visit…well worth a look if you are in Stratford.” Meggied48
• “Fantastic! Beautifully maintained and well informed staff who were happy to share their knowledge - well worth a visit for all ages.” Christine
• “Absolute must-see attraction! This really brings Shakespeare's development to life and how he came to be the world's most famous playwright…The nature of the building means they have great records of their history so the information provided is all well sourced. The building itself is stunning. I can't rate this highly enough. If you're going to or near Stratford-upon-Avon you MUST visit this place“ Miryam B
• “If you like history this will blow you away…a fantastic experience to feel that you are in the very 14th Century rooms where William Shakespeare studied from 6.00am to 5.00pm 6 days per week is remarkable and the guides are brilliant. A great place to visit and learn from.” ViaggioVista
• “Don’t miss it! This is part of a working school. The sense of history is amazing. This is the place where Shakespeare was educated, and still today young people are still attending lessons on the same spot. The guides are wonderful; and the character actors in full Elizabethan costume really bring the place alive.” Ann
• "Exceptional Hidden Gem…a genuine Shakespeare visitor attraction…the restoration is perfect and staff are well knowledgeable…Really interesting attraction and excellent value.” Mark