Grab your camera and get ready to walk in Shakespeare’s footsteps! Whether you’re a die-hard fan or simply curious about the legend behind the plays (and sonnets! Let us not forget), here are five must-visit spots where major parts of his life and work took place.
Stratford-upon-Avon
Kick off your journey at Shakespeare’s Birthplace in the heart of this charming town. Wander through the well-preserved Tudor home where the Bard was born and passed his childhood years. It’s history you can literally stand in.
Anne Hathaway’s Cottage
Next up, explore the idyllic cottage where Shakespeare’s wife, Anne Hathaway (not the actress), grew up. Set on 90 acres, this 12-room gem was restored by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust to its original glory and is now a museum. The surrounding gardens are perfect for a stroll back in time.
The Globe Theatre, London
Head to London’s Globe Theatre, where Shakespeare’s masterpieces dominated the stage in the late 1500s. The current building is in fact a recreation of the original playhouse, destroyed in 1644. It was then rebuilt with 16th-century techniques, restoring the magic of his plays (or at least, trying to).
Banqueting House, Whitehall
Visit Banqueting House, the last remnant of Whitehall Palace. Here, you can stand right where Shakespeare’s company performed for royalty. Imagine watching one of his iconic plays just like King James did in 1611.
Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon
End your journey back in Stratford-Upon-Avon at Holy Trinity Church, where Shakespeare is buried. Walk along the greenery-filled path to his grave, where a small donation lets you stand before the Bard’s final resting place. Make sure you don’t miss the curse inscribed on his tombstone.
