Visiting Mary Arden's Farm, Stratford

Mary Arden was Shakespeare’s mother and this farm just outside Stratford Upon Avon in the UK, was her childhood home. Visiting today gives you the chance to learn more about Shakespeare’s family history but also to experience a real Tudor farm. Costumed residents are on hand to help you get a feel for the place, along with pigs, goats, sheep and cattle. The farm complex includes Mary Arden’s house, many barns and outbuildings and the farmhouse of the Palmer family (pictured above).

During the year there are many organised activities and displays. For instance, at weekends there’s often a birds of prey demonstration and you’ll also find Tudor entertainment from time to time. We enjoyed the extra dimension that the farm adds to the collection of properties connected with Shakespeare. It’s the one that young children will get the most out of, but it’s certainly not just for families. Mary Arden’s Farm is one of 5 buildings with Shakespeare connections in and around Stratford. For the best value, we’d recommend buying the combined ‘Shakespeare’s Story’ ticket to visit all five. You can use this form to check latest prices and availability…

The other buildings nearby with Shakespeare connections are…
Shakespeare’s Birthplace – Where Shakespeare grew up
Anne Hathaway’s Cottage – Where Shakespeare’s wife grew up
Nash’s House & New Place – The location of Shakespeare’s last house
Hall’s Croft – Where Shakespeare’s daughter lived with the town doctor

Adult admission to all 5 Shakespeare properties is £27 (2025 prices). Also, tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of issue to allow you to return for free. Mary Arden’s Farm is open between March and October daily from 10am to 5pm but it is closed in the winter months.

LOCATION & CONTACT

Address: Mary Arden’s Farm, Station Road, Wilmcote, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 9UN
Tel: +44 (0)1789 293455 (Arden Farm)
Tel: +44 (0)1789 204016n(Birthplace Trust)
Email: info@shakespeare.org.uk

Mary Arden’s Farm is the village of Wilmcote, a short drive from Stratford. We used the Stratford Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour to get here.