Bell Court Stratford

Monday 24^th March – 30^th March 2025

Stratford-upon-Avon being the birthplace of Shakespeare is just one of the things that makes this town so special. Shakespeare Week is a national annual celebration providing primary school aged children with the opportunity to engage with and learn about Shakespeare’s works and life.

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust have made hundreds of resources accessible for free, and will also be closing the week with the Shakespeare Weekender event on the 29^th & 30^th March!

Shakespeare Week Resources

For teachers

Register to access hundreds of free cross-curricular resources crafted by the Shakespeare Birth Place Trust education experts and numerous partners across the UK.

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For families

Celebrate Shakespeare at home with an array of projects, challenges, online workshops and storytellings!

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For home educators

Registered home educators can access hundreds of FREE cross-curricular resources designed for children aged 4-11. These are the same high-quality materials available to teachers, giving you complete flexibility in how you use them.

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Kids’ Zone

Learning and having fun go hand in hand in Shakespeare Birthplace Trust’s Kids’ Zone. Take your pick from a variety of activities including games, puzzles, quizzes, challenges and much more!

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Shakespeare Weekender

Saturday 29^th March & Sunday 30^th March | 10am-4pm

Experience a weekend of free, fabulous performances, hands-on activities and tonnes of fun as the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust celebrates the end of Shakespeare Week 2025 in style.

This year, SBT is taking over Henley Street and has lots to keep you entertained all day long. From live performances and face painting to hands-on activities to arts and crafts workshops.

Events From History will be leaving the Birthplace Garden for 1 weekend only and performing a unique 20 min performance inspired by one of Shakespeare’s most fearsome women: ‘Lady Macbeth’.

Other activities include:

• Have your face painted like one of Shakespeare’s mischievous magical friends from the forest of Arden.
• Design and make your own accessories for your chosen Shakespearean character using reclaimed materials. Will you make a wand for Titania or a staff for Prospero?
• Create your own puppets to retell Shakespeare’s wonderful stories.
• Finally, strike a pose in the photo booth to show off your make and take creations.
• All activities are suitable for all ages and are free to take part in.