Hall's Croft

Old Town
Stratford-upon-Avon
Warwickshire
CV37 6BG

Tel: +44 (0)1789 292 107


The most impressive of the five Shakespearean properties, all of which are owned and preserved by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, is Hall's Croft. This was the home of Dr. John Hall and Shakespeare's eldest daughter Susanna, whom he married in 1607. This is where Dr. Hall had his practice, and was the couple's home until they moved to New Place after Shakespeare's death.

As one of the prominent medical practitioners of the time, it is not surprising that Dr. John Hall had one of the finest houses in the area. Dating from Tudor times with later additions, this house with its beautiful half timbering, many gabled roof and striking chimney stacks, is a superb example of the architecture popular in Stratford in the sixteenth century. As you are shown around the house today, you will find much to admire in the handsome furniture and paintings, such as would have been available to a professional man of the period. One of the rooms is set out to give an insight as to what a Doctor's consulting room looked like in the 17th century.

Anyone interested in medicine will be intrigued by a visit to the museum, dedicated to Dr Hall's work for his many patients, in the town and the surrounding countryside. Here you can see implements of the times, together with medical records and cures. Also on view is a 1st edition copy of Hall's patients' casebook, published after his death.

The name Croft implies there was a considerable plot of land attached to the property. Originally this may have accommodated poultry, an orchard, kitchen garden and pleasure or flower garden. The walled garden you see today is less functional, but very beautiful. Many old trees, including an old mulberry, afford seclusion and shade. There is a sundial lending atmosphere, at the end of the path through the herbaceous borders, and a well filled herb garden, as good Doctors would have required. In this lovely spot you are welcome to sit and read, or to take tea, available from the tea room in the house.

 

Opening Times
(2006 times)
November to March:
Daily 11.00am - 4.00pm.

April to May and September to October:
Daily 11.00am - 5.00pm.

June to August:
Monday - Saturday 9.30am - 5.00pm. Sunday 10.00am - 5.00pm.

Admission Charges
(2006 prices)
Hall's Croft:
Adult £3.75; Child (5-16yrs) £1.75; Concession £3.00; Family Ticket ( 2 Adults + up to 3 Children ) £10.00

Three in Town Combined Ticket:
Adult £11.00; Child £5.50; Concession £9.00; Family £23.00.

All Five Houses Combined Ticket:
Adult £14.00; Child £6.50; Concession £12.00; Family £29.00.

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Nearby Attractions
Nash's House and New Place (< 1 Mile)*
At the end of Chapel Street, you will find the beautiful old building from the sixteenth century, known as Nash's House. In the garden, you can see the foundations of New Place - Shakespeare's fine house.
Royal Shakespeare Company (< 1 Mile)*
The Royal Shakespeare Company is one of the best known theatre companies in the world, operating under its present name since 1961. However the RSC's roots stretch back to the building of the first permanent theatre in Stratford.
Harvard House (< 1 Mile)*
Harvard House was the home of Katherine Rogers, mother of John Harvard, whose bequest made possible the foundation of Harvard University. Harvard House is the home of the Museum of British Pewter.
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Mercure Shakespeare Hotel (< 1 Mile)*
With each of its 74 rooms named after a Shakespeare character or play, this award winning half-timbered hotel is a major landmark right in the very heart of historic Stratford.
Thistle Stratford-Upon-Avon (< 1 Mile)*
Thistle Stratford upon Avon is located opposite the world famous Shakespeare and Swan theatres and is also fronted by award winning gardens. Close by is Warwick Castle, perhaps the finest medieval castle in England, with the Cotswold's a short drive away.
Legacy Falcon Hotel (< 1 Mile)*
Perfectly located in central Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare's birthplace, The Legacy Falcon Hotel is an original 16th century inn.
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Heritage Mews (< 1 Mile)*
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Rydal Cottage (< 1 Mile)*
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Boscote Cottage (< 1 Mile)*
Boscote Cottage offers high quality self-catering holiday accommodation in the heart of Shakespeares Stratford-upon-Avon, just a couple of minutes walk from the centre of this wonderful town. Stratford offers excellent shopping.
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