Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall

Shakespeare's Schoolroom & Guildhall is a historic visitor attraction on Church Street in Stratford-upon-Avon, housed in a Grade I listed 15th century building. It opened to the public on 23rd April 2016, the 452nd anniversary of Shakespeare's birth and the 400th anniversary of his death. Visitors can explore the very room where William Shakespeare sat as a pupil in the 1570s, where he wrote his first works, and where he first experienced theatre performed by the finest actors of the day. The experience includes Tudor school life led by Shakespeare's teacher Master Thomas Jenkins, knowledgeable and passionate guides sharing stories about the building and the Shakespeare family, 600 year old medieval wall paintings, the chance to dress up in authentic Tudor clothes, and the opportunity to learn to write with quill and ink. The attraction is run by Shakespeare's Schoolroom Trust, an independent charity whose mission is to ensure the building remains a place of inspiration, discovery and learning. The charity manages the building with zero direct emissions and very low energy use, sourcing at least 50% of electricity from renewable sources. The town centre location encourages travel by public transport, and the on site shop supports local businesses and avoids single use plastic bags. The venue is suitable for all ages and offers exclusive hire for groups.