The Falstaff's Experience and Tudor World at Falstaffs, Stratford upon Avon
Stratford upon Avon, Stratford
Tudor World is an exciting and award-winning museum which brings the 16th century to life! With interesting facts and authentic recreations, this is an atmospheric and fascinating experience.
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Tudor World is the largest museum in Stratford. It is educational and fascinating - all set within a genuine Tudor property. Tudor World is an atmospheric experience whether during the day or in the evening. The museum is suitable for young, old and families alike (although some younger children of a nervous disposition may find the exhibits too atmospheric).
Author Terry Deary of the Horrible Histories fame, was so impressed he dedicated his book Stratford-Upon-Avon to the building.
Adding to the ambience, is that the exhibits are set in a genuine Tudor building, complete with half-timbered wattle-and-daub frontage; a cobblestone carriageway dating back to 1595 and an illustrious history. Bequeathed by King Henry VIII to William Shrieve, an archer, the building has borne witness to plague, religious persecution, treason, intrigue, war, fire, and of course, Shakespeare.
“In Stratford-Upon-Avon is it clearly desirable for any house of the right age to be able to claim that Shakespeare crossed its threshold, for the Shrieve’s House [Tudor World], this claim can be made with some validity”. The Shrieve’s House, Stratford-Upon-Avon Society, Peta Ree
The bard regularly frequented the building to visit his friends, William and Elizabeth Rogers, who ran the The Three Tunns Tavern from the site. Elizabeth’s nephew, William Walker, was Shakespeare’s Godson. Shakespeare is reputed to have based his famous character Falstaff on William the tavern keeper.
As you walk down the oldest surviving cobblestones in Stratford dating back to 1595 on which Shakespeare himself has strolled, your journey back in time has already begun into the Tudor World!.
It is an attraction for young and old alike: school groups, coach parties and corporate parties are welcome. We can guarantee you will never forget your visit!
Opening times
Open all year round, 10.30am - 5.30pm.
(Opening times may vary during winter months).
Admission
http://www.falstaffexperience.co.uk/page.php?linkid=10
The Theatre
http://www.falstaffexperience.co.uk/page.php?linkid=4
Events
Lantern-Lit Ghost Tours of the museum take place every evening at 6pm and also at 7pm, 8pm, and 9pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Booking advised on Saturday.
http://www.falstaffexperience.co.uk/page.php?linkid=5
Special Offer
CHILDREN GO FREE
Children go free, when accompanied by an appropriate adult.
Events throughout the year please see website for details.
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