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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

View of the south front of Shaw's Corner, Hertfordshire

Important notice

The house and gardens at Shaw's Corner are now closed for winter. We will reopen on 26 March 2026.

Planning your visit

Booking your visit to Shaw's Corner 

Shaw's Corner is now closed for the winter. We look forward to welcoming you back when we reopen on 26 March 2026.

Visitors in the garden at Shaw's Corner, Hertfordshire

Upcoming events at Shaw's Corner 

Check out what events are coming up at Shaw's Corner

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
Visitors descending a path through the Rock Garden at Cragside, Northumberland

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