Shakespeare's Grave, Stratford-upon-Avon

Name: Shakespeare's Grave
Address: 1 Old Town, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6BG, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1789 266316

#7 among attractions in Stratford-upon-Avon

William Shakespeare, Top attraction, Historical place, Memorial

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Shakespeare's Grave, Stratford-upon-Avon

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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. ()

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

Address

1 Old TownStratford-upon-Avon CV37 6BG United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1789 266316

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Day trips

Shakespeare's Grave – 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.

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Writer's childhood home, with displays
Shakespeare's Birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon
14 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...
1.1 miW
Former home of Shakepeare's wife
Anne Hathaway's Cottage, Stratford-upon-Avon
28 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...
~1800 ftN
City hall
Stratford-upon-Avon Town Hall, Stratford-upon-Avon
9 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.
~60 ftNW
William Shakespeare, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon
1 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.
~1450 ftNE
Park, Sport venue, Sport
Stratford-upon-Avon Cricket Club Ground, Stratford-upon-Avon
7 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.
~1940 ftNE
Tropical greenhouse full of butterflies
Stratford Butterfly Farm, Stratford-upon-Avon
10 min walk • Stratford Butterfly Farm is a visitor attraction in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. A leafy tropical environment is simulated inside large greenhouses.
~1460 ftN
Architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Church
The Guild Chapel of the Holy Cross, Stratford-upon-Avon
8 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.
~1530 ftN
William Shakespeare, Archaeological site
New Place, Stratford-upon-Avon
8 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.
~1970 ftN
Museum, Historical place, Architecture
Harvard House, Stratford-upon-Avon
10 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.
~1680 ftNE
William Shakespeare, Theater, Concerts and shows
Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
9 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.
~1430 ftN
City hall
Stratford-upon-Avon Guildhall, Stratford-upon-Avon
7 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 Shakespeare's Grave?

Nearby attractions include Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon (1 min walk), Hall's Croft, Stratford-upon-Avon (5 min walk), The Other Place, Stratford-upon-Avon (5 min walk), Shakespeare Institute, Stratford-upon-Avon (7 min walk).

How to get to Shakespeare's Grave by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shakespeare's Grave:

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Stratford-upon-Avon (18 min walk)