Shakespeare Institute, Stratford-upon-Avon

Name: Shakespeare Institute
Address: 22 Chapel St, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6EP, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1789 338536

#24 among attractions in Stratford-upon-Avon

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Facts and practical information

The Shakespeare Institute is a centre for postgraduate study dedicated to the study of William Shakespeare and the literature of the English Renaissance. It is part of the University of Birmingham, and is located in Stratford-upon-Avon. ()

Established: 1951 (73 years ago)Elevation: 141 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 52°11'23"N, 1°42'34"W

Address

22 Chapel StStratford-upon-Avon CV37 6EP United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1789 338536

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Day trips

Shakespeare Institute – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shakespeare's Birthplace, Anne Hathaway's Cottage, Stratford-upon-Avon Town Hall, Holy Trinity Church.

~1530 ftN
Writer's childhood home, with displays
Shakespeare's Birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon
8 min walk • Shakespeare's Birthplace is a historic sanctuary in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon, England, dedicated to the life and legacy of the world's most famous playwright, William Shakespeare. This timber-framed building is where the literary giant was born in 1564...
0.9 miW
Former home of Shakepeare's wife
Anne Hathaway's Cottage, Stratford-upon-Avon
25 min walk • Nestled in the charming town of Stratford-upon-Avon, Anne Hathaway's Cottage offers a picturesque window into the past, inviting visitors to explore the romantic prelude to William Shakespeare's storied life. This historical place museum, once the family home of...
~800 ftNE
City hall
Stratford-upon-Avon Town Hall, Stratford-upon-Avon
4 min walk • Stratford-upon-Avon Town Hall is a municipal building in Sheep Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. It is a Grade II* listed building.
~1240 ftS
William Shakespeare, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon
7 min walk • The Collegiate Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity, Stratford-upon-Avon, is a Grade I listed parish church of the Church of England in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England.
~1690 ftE
Park, Sport venue, Sport
Stratford-upon-Avon Cricket Club Ground, Stratford-upon-Avon
9 min walk • Stratford-upon-Avon Cricket Ground is a cricket ground in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. The ground is next to the River Avon and also located next to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, on Swans Nest Lane.
~1290 ftS
William Shakespeare, Historical place, Memorial
Shakespeare's Grave, Stratford-upon-Avon
7 min walk • The Shakespeare funerary monument is a memorial to William Shakespeare located inside Holy Trinity Church at Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire, the church in which Shakespeare was baptised and where he was buried in the chancel two days after his death.
0.4 miE
Tropical greenhouse full of butterflies
Stratford Butterfly Farm, Stratford-upon-Avon
11 min walk • Stratford Butterfly Farm is a visitor attraction in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. A leafy tropical environment is simulated inside large greenhouses.
~440 ftNE
Architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Church
The Guild Chapel of the Holy Cross, Stratford-upon-Avon
3 min walk • The Guild Chapel of the Holy Cross, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire is a chapel of 13th century origins. Founded by the Guild of the Holy Cross before 1269, it passed into the control of the town corporation in 1553, when the Guild was suppressed by Edward VI.
~520 ftNE
William Shakespeare, Archaeological site
New Place, Stratford-upon-Avon
3 min walk • New Place was William Shakespeare's final place of residence in Stratford-upon-Avon. He died there in 1616. Though the house no longer exists, the site is owned by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, which maintains it as a specially-designed garden for tourists.
~910 ftNE
Museum, Historical place, Architecture
Harvard House, Stratford-upon-Avon
5 min walk • Harvard House stands at what is now 26 High Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. Once known as the Ancient House, It was built in 1596 by Thomas Rogers, grandfather of the benefactor of Harvard University, John Harvard.
~1280 ftE
William Shakespeare, Theater, Concerts and shows
Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
7 min walk • The Royal Shakespeare Theatre is a grade II* listed 1,040+ seat thrust stage theatre owned by the Royal Shakespeare Company dedicated to the English playwright and poet William Shakespeare.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Shakespeare Institute open?

Shakespeare Institute is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Shakespeare Institute?

Nearby attractions include Stratford-upon-Avon Guildhall, Stratford-upon-Avon (2 min walk), Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall, Stratford-upon-Avon (2 min walk), The Guild Chapel of the Holy Cross, Stratford-upon-Avon (3 min walk), Hall's Croft, Stratford-upon-Avon (3 min walk).

How to get to Shakespeare Institute by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shakespeare Institute:

Train

Stratford-upon-Avon (12 min walk)
Stratford-upon-Avon Parkway (38 min walk)