You’re invited to explore sustainability in action as Shakespeare’s New Place plays host to the launch of Stratford-upon-Avon’s Great Big Green Week 2025. This is your chance to explore the beautiful surroundings of New Place gardens and celebrate the action being undertaken by local and regional groups to tackle climate change and protect our natural environment. Joining us will be local groups and charities including, Heart of England Forest, the River Hope project, Rubbish Friends, the RSC, Net Zero Stratford and many more! Our gardens team will be on hand to share what they are doing to improve sustainability and biodiversity across all of Shakespeare’s family homes, and to offer helpful tips and advice. Don’t forget to visit our shop to see our range of beautiful sustainable products crafted from local resources. You'll also have the opportunity to discover the work of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust’s Sustainable Shakespeare initiative. You'll be able to get hands on making animal puppets from recycled materials inspired by The HERDS public art and climate action initiative. This activity will be led by puppeteer and artist Pippa Church and supported by Art Fund. That’s not all - whilst soaking in the atmosphere, you can enjoy live acoustic music from a local band and explore New Place gardens and exhibition for free.