One of the most Atmospheric, Magical & Important buildings in Britain

Coventry and Warwickshire Tourism and Culture Awards 2017 Winner of Best Visitor Attraction …Come and experience why we won! Read more

Discover the schoolroom where William Shakespeare was educated and inspired to become the world’s greatest playwright Buy Tickets

Top

Shakespeare’s Schoolroom

See where William Shakespeare spent his schooldays, discovered theatre for the first time and was educated and inspired to become the world’s greatest playwright.

Stratford-upon-Avon’s Guildhall

Step back in time and explore the medieval Guildhall – the heart of bustling civic life in Stratford-upon-Avon for over 400 years.

The Untold Stories of John Shakespeare - Monday 26th November 2018 at 5.30pm

An evening of stories revealing the untold history of John and William Shakespeare at Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall, with Professor Glyn Parry, Professor of Early Modern History at the University of Roehampton. Limited availability. Book now to avoid disappointment!

Plan your Visit

Stratford-upon-Avon - where history and heritage come to life. Find everything you need to help you plan your visit. Our Teachers’ Resources can help also help you plan your lessons.

Plan an Education Visit

A visit to Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall offers fun, informal and authentic learning experiences for all school groups.

How to find us

Set in the heart of historic Stratford-upon-Avon, we are within walking distance of The Royal Shakespeare Company, the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and Holy Trinity Church, where Shakespeare is buried.

About us

Find out why historian and broadcaster Michael Wood calls Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall “one of the most atmospheric, magical and important buildings in the whole of Britain.”

Volunteering

Join our team and enjoy rewarding experiences at Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall. All you need are a few hours to spare, a passion for our project and heaps of enthusiasm!

Keep in Touch

To create a Trip Advisor review and to follow the latest news and happenings at Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall follow us via our social media pages here.

© 2018 King Edward VI School. All rights reserved
Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall, Church Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 6HB | Tel: 01789 203 170
Contact Us Accessibility Terms & conditions Cookies & privacy Site map

Photography provided by SEA, Sara Beaumont and John Cairns