May opening planned for Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford
| Updated: 11:45, 02 March 2021
Shakespeareâs birthplace will reopen to visitors in May â should the Covid-19 rules allow.
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust said it is making preparations to reopen the Henley Street house and gift shop following the governmentâs response to easing lockdown restrictions.
While the birthplace could open again on Monday, 17th May after being closed for seven months, the gift shop will open on 12th April in line with the reopening of non-essential retail.
The trust said it is also planning for a phased reopening of more of its other properties, and will announce the details in due course.