Hall’s Croft: Behind the Scaffold - Everyday Histories, Extraordinary Lives

Hall’s Croft was built in 1613 and was the home of Shakespeare’s daughter Susanna Hall, and her husband John Hall. Situated in Stratford Upon Avon, the building is a fascinating example of Jacobean architecture. The building has experienced a multitude of changes over the centuries, having been a school, a yoga studio, and a space which has welcomed notable figures such as Marie Corelli, George Bernard Shaw and Winston Churchill.

Hall’s Croft is currently undergoing a multimillion-pound conservation project entitled ‘A House for All Time’ and is normally closed to the public. Our Heritage Open Day provides a unique opportunity to learn more about this landmark project and the people who have maintained it.

Come and join us to see our conservation work in action, with live workshops, talks, and tours of our conservation platform. Our conservation team, led by McCurdy & Co. (the builders of Shakespeare’s Globe) will be on site throughout the weekend. There will be opportunities to learn more about authentic 17th century building techniques and a chance to try them out for yourself, with Tudor peg house building and peg cutting workshops taking place across both days.

Every generation becomes part of Hall’s Croft’s story. It is a home shaped by ordinary people. Come and join us to celebrate its legacy and become part of its ever-evolving story.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:

10:00 - 16:00

Sunday 13 September:

10:00 - 16:00

Location & directions

Halls Croft Museum, Old Town, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6BG

Directions:

Entrance to the site will be to the left of the property. What3words - ///cheese.baked.fats

Contact on day:

Emma Jackson

Telephone number:

+447742878933

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

Bookings can be made for the following events using the link below. Spaces are limited so prebooking is encouraged. If you need any assistance please contact [email protected]

Booking contact name:

Development Team

Booking website:

https://tickets.shakespeare.org.uk/events/c1e29265-5ca8-79bd-dd9a-e2dbd5872380?tg=0834910b-1e41-ed0f-260f-4e3fbbfa2c39

Booking opens:

16 Jun 2026 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

13 Sep 2026 04:00 PM

Accessibility details

Please note, due to the site being a working construction site, please let us know if you need alternative access. Please wear sensible footwear.

Additional information

These days will be of interest to local history groups, families and those interested in heritage conservation. Please continue to check this page, as more updates will follow.

Max number of people:

20

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s)

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