Why did Shakespeare leave his wife, Anne, the “second best bed” in his will? 🛏️📜 In the Tudor period, the best bed would have been the most expensive, more intricately carved and reserved for guests. The second best bed was typically the one shared by a married couple. As Anne was already entitled to a third of Shakespeare’s estate as his widow, we can assume he purposefully left her the second best bed as a meaningful gesture - a specific item he wanted only her to receive. So if you’re looki

This half term, there’s nowhere better to visit with the kids than Shakespeare’s Birthplace 🏡 Discover the story of Shakespeare’s early life, walk the very floors he once walked, and follow our free trail around the house and gardens to learn about the women who helped shape his world. Then round off your visit with a live performance from @eventsfromhistory, bringing some of Shakespeare’s most iconic scenes to life 🎭 It’s a chance for young people to truly immerse themselves in Shakespeare be

Lights, camera… Stratford-upon-Avon 🎬🎥 This week, @andipeters joined us at Shakespeare’s Birthplace, bringing a touch of Tudor history to @gmb and @lorraine viewers at home. A whistle-stop journey exploring: 🧤 John Shakespeare’s glovers’ workshop 🌿 Tudor gardens 📖 Insight into the Shakespeare family With the buzz around the Oscar and BAFTA-nominated film Hamnet, there’s never been a better time to discover the real places behind the story. | Shakespeare Birthplace Trust

Explore our new exhibition with us 🏠 ✨ ‘Becoming Shakespeare’ delves into the spark of creativity that was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, telling Shakespeare’s story using inspiring audio-visual elements and objects from the Trust’s collections. Let us know in the comments if you’ve seen it for yourself 👇 🎟️ Book your ticket now: https://bit.ly/4lHeiU8 #becomingshakespeare #shakespeare #museum #shakespearesbirthplace | Shakespeare Birthplace Trust

See where it all began 🪶 Shakespeare’s Birthplace brings his early world to life - a rare chance to stand at the beginning of a story that changed the world. 🔗 Link in bio to pre book your Christmas visit today. #ShakespearesBirthplace #Shakespeare #WinterDayOut #ThingsToDo #StratfordUponAvon #WilliamShakespeare | Shakespeare Birthplace Trust