Natural landmarks · West Midlands
Shakespeare Institute
In or near Atherstone on Stour.
Shakespeare Institute — a university in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stratford-upon-Avon · 0.7 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Shakespeare Institute is a university located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall offers visitors a glimpse into sixteenth century Stratford-upon-Avon, showcasing the room where William Shakespeare studied and wrote. Guests can engage in Tudor school life activities, view medieval wall paintings, and learn about Shakespeare's early influences.
Place summary
The Shakespeare Institute is located in the West Midlands and is part of the University of Birmingham. It focuses on the study of Shakespeare's works and their impact on literature and culture. The Institute is known for its research and academic programmes related to Shakespearean scholarship.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1897, -1.7093
- County
- Warwickshire
- District
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Parish
- Stratford-upon-Avon
- Postcode
- CV37 6HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Phone
- +44 (0) 1789 868262
- Established
- 1951
- Nearest railway station
- Stratford-upon-Avon — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Daily 11am–5pm; closed 25–26 Dec
- Official site
- www.shakespearesschoolroom.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q7462802 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Shakespeare Institute (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shakespeare Institute?
- Shakespeare Institute is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV37 6HB), in the parish of Stratford-upon-Avon.
- What is Shakespeare Institute?
- Shakespeare Institute — a university in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shakespeare Institute?
- The nearest railway station is Stratford-upon-Avon, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV37 6HB.
- When was Shakespeare Institute built?
- Built or established in 1951.
- Is Shakespeare Institute free to visit?
- Yes, Shakespeare Institute is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shakespeare Institute?
- The nearest railway station is Stratford-upon-Avon, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV37 6HB.