Holy Trinity Church

 Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon is a living, thriving church serving the needs of the local community. It also has an international cultural and historical importance as the final resting place of William Shakespeare the finest playwright of the English language.

The opening hours below are always subject to the demands of a busy parish. Scheduled closures for weddings, concerts, rehearsals, school assemblies, etc. However, we quite often need to close at fairly short notice (e.g. for funerals). On the day concerned, these times are always listed on the Church notice board in the Churchyard. 

Please note that we do not open for visitors on Good Friday, Christmas Day,  Boxing Day and New Years Day. 

Visitors are always welcome to join the worship, and may be able to see over the church briefly afterwards, but we can't guarantee it, especially if another service follows.

If you are going to attend a service at Holy Trinity, please make yourself known to the Welcome Team. We will look out for you and endeavour to make your visit to Holy Trinity as enjoyable as possible.

 View of the East facade with the new cross on the roof.

Guided Tours

Discover some of the hidden secrets and history of this ancient Parish Church
On a Guided Tour. So much to see and Shakespeare’s grave too.
Available from June to September every Wednesday and Thursday at 2.30pm*
Ticket Prices: £2 for adults and £1 for students
For more information Telephone 01789 266316 or visit www.stratford-upon-avon.org
*Tours may be changed due to services

Summer opening hours (April-September)

 Monday-Saturday: 8.30am - 6pm 
Sunday: 12.30 pm - 5 pm

Last admission 20 min before closing
 Spring/Autumn opening hours (March and October) 

Monday-Saturday: 9am - 5pm 
Sunday: 12.30pm - 5pm

Last admission 20 min before closing

Winter opening hours (November-February)

Monday-Saturday: 9 am - 4pm 
Sunday: 12.30 pm - 5 pm

Last admission 20 min before closing

Admission to the church is usually free, except for advertised concerts and exhibitions, when details will be published in the local press and on a notice board outside the Church.

In order to keep the Church open 7 days a week for visitors, pilgrims, tourists and worshippers, we ask that those wishing to visit Shakespeare's grave make a donation of £2.00(Students 50 pence). 

The cost of keeping Holy Trinity open, plus heating, staffing and maintaining the ancient building costs the regular congregation about £4,000 a week.

Holy Trinity Gift Shop

A well-stocked gift shop is situated at the back of Holy Trinity Church. The profits go towards the upkeep and maintenance of the building. 

The gift shop is usually open when the building is open.  (See Opening Hours above)