【推荐3】Take time to walk in Shakespeare’s footsteps, without the usual crowds. Your visit to Shakespeare’s Birthplace will help us to make sure that Shakespeare’s heritage survives this difficult period for future visitors to enjoy.

To keep our visitors and staff safe, we have introduced a timed ticket system. All tickets must be booked in advance. Groups larger than 6 are not allowed to book unless they are part of the same household. See below for more details and read about the extra safety measures we’ve put in place.

Please note that Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, Shakespeare’s New Place, Mary Arden’s Farm and Hall’s Croft are closed.

Pre-booking

We’ll be unable to allow you entry without a pre-booked timed entry ticket. Tickets will be sold every Friday, up to 2 weeks in advance.

Before your visit

Please remember the following things, and check our website and social media for updates before travelling.

●If showing COVID-19 symptoms (症状), please stay at home.

●Wear a mask in indoor spaces (unless noted).

●We conduct temperature checks.

●Bag checks are in operation.

●We do not offer baggage store facilities.

●Be ready for cashless payment.

NHS COVID-19 Test and Trace app

Visitors are encouraged to download the NHS COVID-19 Test and Trace app before arrival at Shakespeare’s Birthplace and “check-in” by scanning the QR code available at the ticket desk and entrance to the shop.

【推荐3】How to become a better reader

Reading is an important part of my work, it’s an important aspect of my social life, and most importantly, it’s my favorite thing to do.

But reading takes time, and most days, I can’t read as much as I’d like.     1    Consider whether these habits might work for you:

Always have plenty of reading material on hand.

Never go anywhere empty-handed.    2    So much great reading time wasted! So I always have several choices, each time I board a plane.

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For years, I kept my library list on my cellphone. Whenever I hear about a book I want to read, I add it to my library list. It contains the names of 194 books, and one day, I plan to read them all.

Try audio-books（有声读物）

    4    It makes books available in situations where it’s impossible to read--say, when driving. Also, if you’re trying to form a habit, it’s also a great way to use the strategy of pairing. If you don’t particularly enjoy going for a daily walk, but want to get some exercise, try pairing your walk with an audio-book. The time will fly by.

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Many people struggle to find time to read, even though they love it. Being part of a book group will help you make time to read. You can have a book group organized around any kind of book you love. You could have a biography book club, a foreign policy book club, a romance book club.

【推荐1】If your family loves to travel but you worry about the environmental, social and economic effect, it’s time to take a more sustainable (可持续的) approach to your trips.

Wales

Wales packs many sustainable activities for kids. Camp in one of many green campsites around Pembroke Shire, where children can have fun learning about sustainable living. Or find an environmentally friendly campsite at The Greener Camping Club. Don’t forget to factor in a spin on the world’s only people-powered roller coaster in Snowdonia.

Volcán Tenorio Area

When you think about taking your kids to Costa Rica, you normally focus on viewing its incredible wildlife. But what about giving back to the human residents too? Stay on a farm and experience the Tico culture, and you will find a way to live in harmony with environment And there are loads of lovely options around Volcán Tenorio.

Austria

Explore the kid-friendly Austrian capital of Vienna, which offers more organic farmland than any other city and has both “Green Taxis” and plenty of bike-share stations. The city has some fantastic museums for children and the splendid Schloss Schonbrum where kids can dress up.

San Francisco

San Francisco is perfect for a break that will both delight the kids and satisfy your sustainability principles. The city has banned plastic bags and bottles for years. Plus, most of the fun things to do with kids can be accessed without using a car and many involve green spaces. Head to the Exploratorium: an incredible hands-on science museum in a solar-powered building.

【推荐1】Fred was born in a rich family. His father had a big company and he had four brothers. He was the strongest of the five but he didn’t like to use his head. Of course he couldn't pass the examinations.

Suddenly the war broke out. Young men were called on to join the army His father thought for a long time and at last decided to send him to the military camp （军营）. Soon after that he was sent to France where they fought with Germans. The young man hated the life in the camp: They couldn’t be supplied enough food and had to live in the cold and wet houses, sometimes they had to sleep on the hard ground and he was often afraid to be shot. He usually remembered the life in his country and tried to leave the camp.

Once he made an excuse in order not to go to the front. Another soldier whose name was Bob reported the captain （上尉） about it. Fred was punished for it. He hated Bob and the captain very much. In a fight he hurt the captain and he was sent to the court （法庭）at once. “Have you hurt the captain, Fred?" asked a judge（法官）.

“Yes, I have, sir,” answered the young man. “ But it was a fortuitous（偶然的） accident.”

“Oh?” the judge said in surprise. “Why?”

“The captain was standing just in front of Bob while I was shooting at the young soldier. So I hurt him by mistake.”

【推荐2】If you are one of those who think exercise is a waste of time and of no benefit at all to the body, you might have to have a rethink.

Regular physical activity can help protect from some health problems. For instance, exercise controls weight. For the obese （肥胖的），exercise is very important as it helps reduce body fat by building or preserving muscle mass and improving the body's ability to use calories. When you engage in physical activity, you burn calories. The more intense the activity is, the more calories you burn. When exercise is combined with proper nutrition, it can help control weight and prevent obesity, a major risk factor for many diseases. Besides workouts at the gym, your body can benefit from other forms of exercise such as jogging, fast walking, running, playing games.

Regular physical activity can improve your mood and the way you feel about yourself. Need an emotional lift or need to blow off some steam after a stressful day? A workout at the gym or a quick 30-minute walk can help. Exercise stimulates various brain chemicals that may leave you feeling happier and more relaxed. You may also feel better about your appearance and yourself when you exercise regularly, which can boost your confidence and improve your self-esteem. Exercise gives you a chance to enjoy the outdoors or simply engage in activities that make you happy.

Regular physical activity is a great way to feel better, gain health benefits and have fun. As a general goal, aim for at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day. If you want to lose weight or meet specific fitness goals, you may need to exercise more. Remember to check with your doctor before starting a new exercise program, especially if you haven't exercised for a long time, have chronic health problems, or you have any concerns.

【推荐3】Jeremy Savage, aged 17, and Ian Marshall, aged 16, went to the Rocky Mountains with their parents for the weekend. On Saturday morning, the two boys decided to climb Cathedral Mountain by themselves while their parents relaxed at the campsite. After three hours, they reached the top with no problems.

However, trouble began when they started the climb down the mountain. On one very dangerous part of the path, Ian fell three metres off the side of the path. Jeremy was able to climb down to where Ian was. Ian was badly injured and could not move. Jeremy had to decide what to do. He needed help, but he did not want to leave his friend. He used water from his own bottle to clean the dirt and blood from Ian’s face and hands. He tried to help Ian stand up, but Ian’s right leg was hurting too much. They had to wait and hope that someone would come and help them.

When the boys did not return to the campsite that evening, their parents became very worried. They got in touch with park workers and began searching for the boys. Soon more than 20 people were looking for the boys.

As night fell, the boys were still missing. While they waited for help to arrive, Jeremy gave Ian his food and water and he let Ian lie on his jacket so he would be more comfortable. As the evening grew darker, Ian told Jeremy to leave him and go back to their parents, but he still did not leave. Jeremy thought it was too dangerous for Ian to be alone. The night was cold and windy, and Jeremy used his jacket and an extra shirt to keep Ian warm.

At sunrise, Jeremy decided that the only way to help his friend was to carry him. So, they started the long climb back to their parents. Sometimes Jeremy carried Ian on his hack. Sometimes he carried him in his arms. Finally, after four hours, they arrived at the campsite where their parents were waiting. “I will always remember what Jeremy did for me,” said Ian. “He saved my life. That is the greatest thing that a person can do for his friend.”