The 450th anniversary of the birth of William Shakespeare is being celebrated in April . Visitors to Shakespeare 's birthplace can read a guest book given out just once a year since 1847 . Shakespeare 's Globe , 21 New Globe Walk , Bankside , London ; +44 20 7902 1400 ; opening time varies from month to month , check the official website before your visit . John Hogg , actor , leads tours of Stratford - upon - Avon every day , rain or shine .
The 450th anniversary of the birth of William Shakespeare is being celebrated in April . Visitors to Shakespeare 's birthplace can read a guest book given out just once a year since 1847 . John Hogg , actor , leads tours of Stratford - upon - Avon every day , rain or shine .