Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall Entry Ticket and Tour
- 0.5–1 hour
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 10 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover where William Shakespeare was educated and inspired to become the world's greatest playwright with a visit to Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall. Immerse yourself in 16th century Stratford as you can literally take a seat in the very room that Shakespeare sat as a young pupil. Visit the Council Chamber and experience the space where he first witnessed performances by the country’s greatest actors of the day. During this interactive and engaging experience, participate in a Tudor lesson, brush up on your Latin and dress up in Tudor-style for a 'selfie,' and play Tudor games. A visit to Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall is perfect for all ages and includes entrance fee, guide and Tudor lesson.
Inclusions
What's included
- Quill writing
- Tudor lesson
- Guide
Itinerary
Visitors are invited to explore the very building in which young William Shakespeare was educated in the 1570s. Films provide background information about Shakespeare's school days and the historic significance of Stratford-upon-Avon's Guildhall. Built in 1420, this building is one of only a few remaining medieval Guildhalls in the country. Knowledgeable and passionate guides 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. See the Council Chamber, where William Shakespeare's father served as Bailiff (Mayor) and the room where Shakespeare first witnessed performances by some of the country's greatest actors. Participate in a Tudor lesson and brush up on your Latin. With this interactive and engaging visitor experience for all ages, you can dress up in Tudor-style for a 'selfie,' play Tudor games, get messy with quill and ink, and marvel at the medieval wall paintings.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5Brilliant Experience
This was one of the best historic experiences we have ever had. The building is charming and the guides are professional, friendly and knowledgeable. A highlight was the session in the classroom with the Teaching Master who gave a brilliant explanation of how the school worked and how the pupils were taught to learn, to teach each other to learn and, most importantly HOW to think.
5A short but interesting visit
This was our first visit to Stratford upon Avon and whilst we knew there would be a plethora of Shakespeare experiences, we didn't want to overdo the Bard. However we knew we wanted to see this beautiful and historic building. It didn't disappoint and the guides inside were incredibly helpful and informative; the schoolmaster especially was excellent. Really amazing to see what parts of the murals had survived and the amount of graffiti on the school desks. We also nipped in to the Guild Chapel after it had been mentioned in the tour... beautiful stained glass and could still see where the original artwork had been defaced on the orders of the Guild. Definitely worth a visit.
5Wonderful learning experience
If you can go when it is not to busy you will get more out of it. The headmaster is fabulous and my grandchildren were totally wowed by the whole experience.
5Passionate tour guides .
Cute little place with nice welcoming guides . Not a large tour but best to get the value year return ticket bundle . Our guide was a really lovely chap with passion enjoyed it .
5Simply the best
Thank you Master Jenkins (Mon. 3rd Aug) for a highly educational and entertaining lesson. It was the highlight of our visit to Stratford-upon-Avon. Your excellent delivery made the information easy to recall and very enjoyable. The authentic surroundings added to this being a very worthwhile activity . An opportunity to write with a quill suited all ages, plus a few costume items were available to try on. If time is limited, prioritise Shakespeare's Schoolroom and Guildhall.
5Fantastic Day Out
We had a wonderful visit last Thursday (9th). All your staff could not have been more helpful and professional. Everybody had a fantastic time and we're all very grateful.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult
How it compares in Stratford-upon-Avon
- Its from-price is 43% below the median of the 41 experiences we list in Stratford-upon-Avon.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 6 of 41.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon is the Warwickshire market town where Shakespeare was born, with timbered houses, riverside gardens and the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.
William Shakespeare was born in Stratford in 1564 and is buried at Holy Trinity Church beside the River Avon. His birthplace on Henley Street is a half-timbered house, and Hall's Croft, Nash's House and the gardens of New Place stand close by in the old town. Anne Hathaway's Cottage, a thatched farmhouse in the village of Shottery, and Mary Arden's Farm at Wilmcote complete the Shakespeare family sites.
Top-ranked sights in Stratford-upon-Avon: Shakespeare's Houses & Gardens, Holy Trinity Church, Royal Shakespeare Theatre .
