Hall's Croft
Hall's Croft
4.5
12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Monday
12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
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12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Friday
12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
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Please note that this property is currently closed to the general public. Explore the beautifully furnished Jacobean home of Shakespeare’s daughter Susanna and her husband, the physician John Hall. Wander into the tranquil walled garden and discover the fragrant medicinal herbs, as John Hall would have used in his remedies. Explore 'Method in the Madness', a new exhibition exploring medicine John Hall. Enjoy refreshment in the cafe.
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James H
London, UK339 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Enjoyed going around Hall's Croft. The gentleman at the reception was very informative and had a real enthusiasm for the history of the place.
I was impressed to learn it was the original building intact from the Tudor period. There was some really interesting items inside if your a history enthusiastic nut like me then you will enjoy looking around.
Inside, was lots of artefacts to see but not as immersive as Shakespeare's birthplace. The garden was very pretty and must look most impressive during the summer.
Lovely little cafe inside as well.
I was impressed to learn it was the original building intact from the Tudor period. There was some really interesting items inside if your a history enthusiastic nut like me then you will enjoy looking around.
Inside, was lots of artefacts to see but not as immersive as Shakespeare's birthplace. The garden was very pretty and must look most impressive during the summer.
Lovely little cafe inside as well.
Written January 6, 2020
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wendyanddavid536
Solihull, UK2,122 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
Out of all five Shakespeare Houses in and around Stratford, this has to be the best - small, unspoilt, centre of Stratford, no hordes of tourists, amazing oak furniture, great medical display, beautiful peaceful garden with a stunning kitchen garden under construction with a lovely gardener willing to spend time describing what he was doing.
Written June 22, 2018
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wendyanddavid536
Solihull, UK2,122 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
Having visited all of the Shakespeare houses many times over the years, Hall's Croft, the home of Shakespeare's daughter Susanna and son-in-law Dr John Hall, remains our favourite. Relatively small, beautifully furnished with period furniture (but not the original furniture) and with an excellent display of medical artefacts that would have been familiar to John Hall. Also present was a young actor who recited one of Shakespeare's sonnets. The garden, even in December, is also lovely.
Written December 8, 2017
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BackinBracknell
Bracknell, UK1,577 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Another property associated with Shakespeare. This one belonged to his daughter, Susanna Hall. Passed it on the way to Holy Trinity Church and it looks an interesting place. Unfortunately you can only view from the outside as it's under renovation.
Written September 17, 2023
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photo_free2005
Milan, Italy2 contributions
May 2014 • Friends
But it looks false somehow. As an architect and general contractor I know how easy it is to make a building 'look' older than it really is, and this place 'looks older' than it really is. I'd love to tear parts of it down and get a real look at it's framing. I bet they won't allow that ! It might uncover the truth.
The staff don't like answering questions, and on a couple of occasions I was given contradictory information. I got the feeling that we were being duped.
The staff don't like answering questions, and on a couple of occasions I was given contradictory information. I got the feeling that we were being duped.
Written September 30, 2014
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Thank you very much for your feedback.
Hall’s Croft was built in 1613. As with many elderly structures, it has required some repairs and conservation work over the years. That being said, I am delighted to be able say that 80% of the building you see today is in fact original.
The team at Hall’s Croft are passionate about the house and history and love sharing that knowledge. I am sorry you felt you received contradictory information during your visit.
We welcome all feedback from our visitors, so were you to have time to expand upon this particular aspect of your visit, we’d be keen to investigate it further.
Please do contact us at info@shakespeare.org.uk. We look forward to hearing from you.
Written October 2, 2014
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Linda C
Moorpark, CA1,041 contributions
May 2014 • Couples
On an early May day, we parked on the street to walk a short ditance to this and Holy Trinity Church. Our entry to the lovely Jacobean house was included in our value-packed Five House Pass. It was the home of Shakespeare's daughter Susanna and her husband Dr. John Hall and it's full of some really gorgeous 16th century furniture not to be missed. The high chair is amazing! The tulips and wisteria in May are absolutely delightful, plus there are no crowds, so you can take your time wandering about the house and walled garden in the back. There's a short introduction in the Parlour with docents spread throughout to answer questions. What you see is how it would have been furnished and decorated when the couple lived there - charming, warm, elegant, so unusual and unique to American eyes. Well worth a visit - not to be missed in my opinion. So nice that photos are allowed too.
Written October 3, 2014
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Amy R
Leamington Spa, UK20 contributions
Jul 2014 • Friends
Tour guides ostensibly disinclined to answer further questions unless absolutely necessary. Also told contradictory information by tour guides on two occasions. Very little to see or do here. Staff rude and judgemental, cafe overpriced.
Written September 27, 2014
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Thanks for taking the time to review your visit to Hall's Croft.
I am disappointed to hear that the usual high standards of our guides were not met on this occasion and I would like to apologise for this. We take visitor feedback very seriously and will look into this matter further in order to prevent any similar occurrences in the future.
I hope that you will have the opportunity to visit us again and enjoy the positive experience that we aim to provide all our visitors.
Written September 29, 2014
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BarryHaynes
Leicester, UK234 contributions
Jan 2013 • Couples
You get a real sense of the past from this building and its garden, even though it has very little really to do with Shakespeare per se. An excellent cafe is attached to it.
Written January 25, 2013
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Thank you for visiting Hall's Croft and taking the time to write a review of your trip. It is great to hear that you enjoyed the house, gardens and cafe.
Written February 19, 2013
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mani_kalai
Kingswood, UK240 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Amazing experience over all, lovely house and a lot of history behind, nice cafe and shop. Must to see place
Written January 3, 2020
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GillMY
Ongar, UK326 contributions
Dec 2019 • Solo
I toured round on Sunday morning and was able to feel the atmosphere as it must have been. Fascinating to imagine how they lived in Shakespeare’s time. I also visited the cafe in part of the house and celebrated with a glass of mulled wine and a home made mince pie with cream as Christmas is close.
Written December 22, 2019
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How much time should I allow to see the sites in Stratford upon Avon? I will be traveling with my family and we want to see the main sites. Thank you for your time.
Written September 21, 2017
You will need a minimum of 3 hours to see main sites, plus travel time to each.
Enjoy!
Written October 11, 2017
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