Shakespeare's Birthplace is a Half-timbered (timber-framed) birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, United Kingdom, and a filming location for Looking for Richard (1996). It is Grade I listed. It is owned by Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
Location: Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Verified facts
- Located in Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-2172, SRC-2173, SRC-8066, SRC-8067, SRC-8068 - Architectural style: Half-timbered (timber-framed)
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-2173, SRC-2174, SRC-8066, SRC-8067, SRC-9495 - Historic designation: Grade I listed
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2174, SRC-2173, SRC-8069 - Owned by Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
confidence 95/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-2175, SRC-2173, SRC-8068, SRC-8066, SRC-12662 - Appeared in Looking for Richard (movie, 1996)
confidence 70/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-9438, SRC-9439, SRC-9538
Evidence & sources
- SRC-12662 — Wikipedia – Shakespeare Birthplace Trust (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2172 — Shakespeare Birthplace Trust — About Shakespeare's Birthplace (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2173 — Wikipedia — Shakespeare's Birthplace (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2174 — Historic England — National Heritage List for England, list entry 1187807 (text via British Listed Buildings) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2175 — Shakespeare Birthplace Trust — Visit Shakespeare's Birthplace (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8066 — Britain Express – Shakespeare's Birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon (Tier 3, web; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8067 — NoSweatShakespeare – Shakespeare's Birthplace, Henley Street: A Visitor's Guide (Tier 3, web; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8068 — History Hit – Shakespeare's Birthplace – History and Facts (Tier 2, web; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-8069 — Historic England – Official List Entry, Shakespeare's Birthplace (1187807) (Tier 1, web; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9438 — ifi.ie (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9439 — www.midlandsmovies.com (Tier 2, journalism; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9495 — European Rail Guide — Shakespeare's Birthplace, Henley Street, England (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9538 — GradeSaver — Looking for Richard Study Guide, Part 2 Summary and Analysis (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Looking for Richard filmed?
Shakespeare’s Birthplace, in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, is a real-world filming location used for Looking for Richard.
Where is Shakespeare’s Birthplace located?
Shakespeare’s Birthplace is located in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire.