Shakespeare's New Place to re-open this Saturday

Shakespeare's New Place will open to the public today, Saturday, 20th August, following a £6million project to 're-imagine' the site.

Doors will open at 11am, giving visitors their first chance to look around the contemporary garden featuring a number of ornate sculptures and unusual features.

There are references in the garden to all of Shakespeare's works and for the first time the site has been made fully accessible to all.

Dr Diana Owen, Chief Executive Officer of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust said: “Working with an outstanding community of artists, designers and craftspeople we have created together an extraordinary place of inspiration for everyone to enjoy. The re-opening of Shakespeare’s New Place means we can now tell the complete story of Shakespeare’s life from boyhood to father, husband, businessman and playwright and of his enduring ability to inspire artists today. New Place is a stunning and innovative addition to the precious landscape of our beautiful historic town."

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