Mary Arden's Farm

Museum Stratford upon Avon, England, United Kingdom
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What to expect

Mary Arden's Farm is the childhood home of Mary Arden, the mother of William Shakespeare. The farm is a great place for children to learn about Shakespeare's life and times. The farm offers award-winning primary learning programs, allowing children to engage with Shakespeare in a fun and immersive environment. The farm is home to many rare breeds of animals, including pigs, sheep, cattle, and birds of prey. Children can explore the farm and learn about life in the 16th century. The farm is also a working Tudor farm, giving children a glimpse into what life was like during Shakespeare's time

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A weekend in Stratford-upon-Avon in the footsteps of Shakespeare

A weekend in Stratford-upon-Avon in the footsteps of Shakespeare
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Mary Arden's Farm, the childhood home of Shakespeare's mother. This was the children's favorite place, as it offered a hands-on experience of farm life in the Tudor era. We saw actors dressed as farmers performing daily tasks

Highlights: The children absolutely loved Mary Arden's Farm. They were thrilled to see the actors dressed as farmers and to participate in the hands-on activities ✨