Harvard House, Stratford-upon-Avon

Name: Harvard House
Address: Harvard House 26 High Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6AU, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1789 204507

#11 among attractions in Stratford-upon-Avon

Museum, Historical place, Architecture

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Facts and practical information

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. The House has been cared for by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, on behalf of Harvard University, since 1990. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°11'31"N, 1°42'26"W

Address

Harvard House 26 High StreetStratford-upon-Avon CV37 6AU United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1789 204507

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Day trips

Harvard House – 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.

~760 ftN
Writer's childhood home, with displays
Shakespeare's Birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon
4 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...
1 miW
Former home of Shakepeare's wife
Anne Hathaway's Cottage, Stratford-upon-Avon
27 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...
~170 ftS
City hall
Stratford-upon-Avon Town Hall, Stratford-upon-Avon
1 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.
~1930 ftS
William Shakespeare, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon
10 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.
~1620 ftSE
Park, Sport venue, Sport
Stratford-upon-Avon Cricket Club Ground, Stratford-upon-Avon
8 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.
~1970 ftS
William Shakespeare, Historical place, Memorial
Shakespeare's Grave, Stratford-upon-Avon
10 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.
~1800 ftSE
Tropical greenhouse full of butterflies
Stratford Butterfly Farm, Stratford-upon-Avon
9 min walk • Stratford Butterfly Farm is a visitor attraction in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. A leafy tropical environment is simulated inside large greenhouses.
~530 ftS
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.
~450 ftS
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.
~890 ftSE
William Shakespeare, Theater, Concerts and shows
Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
5 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.
~580 ftS
City hall
Stratford-upon-Avon Guildhall, Stratford-upon-Avon
3 min walk • Stratford-upon-Avon Guildhall is a municipal building in Church Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. It is a Grade I listed building.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Harvard House?

Nearby attractions include Stratford-upon-Avon Town Hall, Stratford-upon-Avon (1 min walk), Escape Arts - The Old Slaughterhouse, Stratford-upon-Avon (2 min walk), The Falstaff Experience, Stratford-upon-Avon (2 min walk), Nash's House, Stratford-upon-Avon (2 min walk).

How to get to Harvard House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Harvard House:

Train

Stratford-upon-Avon (11 min walk)
Stratford-upon-Avon Parkway (37 min walk)