Mary Arden's Farm

Mary Arden's House is the childhood home of Shakespeare's mother and sits alongside Palmer’s Farm, a living history experience transporting visitor’s back to the 1570’s.

Learn about Tudor life on the farm, from baking the daily bread, to tending the kitchen garden. Meet rare breed pigs, cattle and sheep, and even get involved by helping to look after the animals. Every day visitors can watch spectacular falconry displays, enjoy a bit of bird spotting, or even enter the magic of the new Enchanted Trail for a fabulous fairytale treat.

Visiting Mary Ardens House
Allow up to two hours to view both Mary Arden’s House and Palmer's Farm, as well as the falconry displays, prize-winning livestock and the shop.

You may need longer to enjoy further the grounds and the walks.

Contact information and location

Opening Times

Summer (Mar - Oct)
Mon-Sun 10am-5pm
(Closed Nov - Mar)

Admission

Adults £9.50
Child £6.50
Concession £8.50
Family £26.50

Events at this venue

Tudor Festival - Mary Arden's Farm
From Sat 2nd Jun
Join in the merry-making, dancing, games, sample farm food and enjoy entertainment from Shakespeare’s day.
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Have Your Treasures Valued by the BBC
From Tue 26th Jun
Charles Hanson, of BBC’s Bargain Hunt will be valuing antiques and collectables for a donation of £2 per item towards the work of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
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Apple Days
From Sat 29th Sep
A Tudor celebration of the apple harvest and autumn bounty.
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