Museums · West Midlands
Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall
In or near Atherstone on Stour.
Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Stratford-upon-Avon · 0.8 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall is a museum located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission 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 was educated and inspired. Guests can engage in Tudor school life activities, view medieval wall paintings, and learn about Shakespeare's early years through guided tours.
Place summary
Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall is a museum located in the West Midlands, postcode CV37. This site features the historic schoolroom where William Shakespeare is believed to have been educated, alongside the Guildhall dating from the 15th century, reflecting the Tudor architectural style.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1905, -1.7080
- County
- Warwickshire
- District
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Parish
- Stratford-upon-Avon
- Postcode
- CV37 6HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Phone
- +44 (0) 1789 868262
- Nearest railway station
- Stratford-upon-Avon — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Daily 11am–5pm; closed 25–26 Dec
- Official site
- www.shakespearesschoolroom.org
Sources
- osm: node/9686272657 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall?
- Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV37 6HB), in the parish of Stratford-upon-Avon.
- What is Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall?
- Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall?
- The nearest railway station is Stratford-upon-Avon, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV37 6HB.
- How do I get to Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall?
- The nearest railway station is Stratford-upon-Avon, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV37 6HB.