Public art & sculpture · West Midlands
Shakespeare's Chair and Desk
In or near Atherstone on Stour.
Shakespeare's Chair and Desk — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stratford-upon-Avon · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Shakespeare's Chair and Desk is a public art located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
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Official information
Shakespeare's Chair and Desk is a significant historical site associated with the famous playwright William Shakespeare. Visitors can explore the area where Shakespeare lived and worked, gaining insights into his life and the literary heritage of the time.
Place summary
Shakespeare's Chair and Desk is a public art installation located in the West Midlands. It commemorates the playwright William Shakespeare, reflecting his literary legacy. The installation serves as both a tribute and a point of interest for those exploring the region's connection to the Bard.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.1907, -1.7073
- County
- Warwickshire
- District
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Parish
- Stratford-upon-Avon
- Postcode
- CV37 6ER
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Nearest railway station
- Stratford-upon-Avon — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.shakespeare.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/13127652680 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shakespeare's Chair and Desk?
- Shakespeare's Chair and Desk is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV37 6ER), in the parish of Stratford-upon-Avon.
- What is Shakespeare's Chair and Desk?
- Shakespeare's Chair and Desk — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shakespeare's Chair and Desk?
- The nearest railway station is Stratford-upon-Avon, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV37 6ER.
- Is Shakespeare's Chair and Desk free to visit?
- Yes, Shakespeare's Chair and Desk is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shakespeare's Chair and Desk?
- The nearest railway station is Stratford-upon-Avon, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV37 6ER.