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Shaw's Corner

Essex, Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire

Country home of playwright Bernard Shaw for 44 years

Ayot St Lawrence, near Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 9BX

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The garden at Shaw's Corner leads to the back of the Edwardian house. Stems of flowering plum blossom frames the shot

Important notice

Due to ongoing conservation work, there is currently scaffolding erected around the main house. Disruption to your visit will be kept to a minimum.

Planning your visit

Booking your visit to Shaw's Corner 

Shaw's Corner is open for pre-booked house tours Thursday - Sunday at 10.15am and 11.15am. Find all the information and to book your visit here. Visits to the house from 12.30pm-5pm and visits to the garden only do not require pre-booking.

Visitors in the garden at Shaw's Corner, Hertfordshire

Accessibility at Shaw's Corner 

We believe Shaw's Corner should be open and accessible for all. Read on to discover how best you can visit to experience and enjoy nature, beauty and history.

Visitors looking in the writing hut in the garden at Shaw's Corner, Hertfordshire

Shaw's Corner map 

For information on house and garden, please see our estate map.

Visiting the garden at Shaw's Corner 

The garden at Shaw’s Corner extends to 3.5 acres and is in a conservation area. Kept as Shaw liked it, the garden looks just the same today.

Visitors in the garden at Shaw's Corner, Hertfordshire

Visiting Shaw's Corner with your dog 

Dogs are welcome to explore the garden at Shaw's Corner on a short lead. Read more to find out how to make the most of your visit with your four-legged friend.

A dog on lead is sitting on the grass beside its owners

A year in the garden 

Starting October 2024, read about the work that goes on behind the scenes! Track our progress and discover what our Senior Gardener and his team of loyal volunteers get up to...

The garden at Shaw's Corner, Hertfordshire
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