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Mary Arden's Farm

Address

Station Road
Wilmcote

Stratford-upon-Avon
CV37 9UN

Contact

Tel : +44 01789 204016

Family
£25.50 - £25.50

Child
£6.50 - £6.50

Concession
£8.50 - £8.50

adult
£9.50 - £9.50

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.

Visit the childhood home of Shakespeare's mother, Mary Arden, and discover the fascinating story of this charming farmhouse.

Step back in time to the 1570s and experience what life was like for a farming household in Shakespeare's time at neighbouring Palmer's Farm. Watch the period interpreters, dressed in replica Tudor clothing, perform a wide range of activities from hand-milking sheep, cooking over an open fire, baking bread, dipping tallow candles…and much more.

Follow the nature trail and track down the Longhorn Cattle and other rare breeds including Cotswold Sheep and Gloucester Old Spot Pigs.

Tudor themes weekends of music, dancing, cooking and rural festivities all through the year.

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Directions

By Road

Take the A3400 from Stratford to Birmingham. Approximately 2 miles from Stratford follow signs to the left for Wilmcote and Mary Arden's Farm which can be found on the right-hand side in the village.

By Public Transport

Wilmcote train station within walking distance.

Mary Arden's Farm facilities include:

Dogs restrictions
First aid facilities
In countryside
Of historic, literary or architectural interest
Outdoor event/attraction
Smoking not permitted
Village Location
Demonstrations given
Guided tours available for groups
Guided tours available for individuals
Educational Visits Accepted
Suitable for families
Suitable for young children
Maestro accepted
MasterCard accepted
Visa accepted
Café/restaurant
On site parking
Parking (free)
Groups accepted
Toilets

Mary Arden's Farm accessibility includes:

Clear signage throughout attraction, eg colour contrast, large letters, pictograms

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