Shaw's Corner

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We're working hard to reopen many of our places where it is safe to do so. However, Shaw's Corner is currently closed.

Country home of playwright Bernard Shaw for 44 years

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Adults and two children taking an autumn walk amongst the trees

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

More than 100 gardens and parks and hundreds of coast and countryside places are open in England and Northern Ireland. Many historic houses are open in England. To avoid disappointment please book in advance, especially at weekends and school holidays. In line with Welsh Government legislation, all places in Wales will close from 24 October to 9 November. Please check the property webpage of the place you wish to visit before you travel. Read this article to find out how to book and what to expect from your visit.

George Bernard Shaw sits cross-legged with a notebook

Meet Shaw the man at Shaw's Corner 

George Bernard Shaw was outspoken in his strong – some might say pioneering - views on socialism, feminism and pacifism. Gain an insight into what shaped these beliefs on your visit.

The Entrance Hall at Shaw's Corner

The House 

Discover how the Shaws ended their ‘agonies of house hunting’ in 1906 and came to live in this Arts and Crafts house in Hertfordshire, which was to be their home for over 40 years.

Pictures, books and other objects above the mantelpiece in the Study

The Collection 

Look around the accumulated artefacts of this literary home, with highlights including George Bernard Shaw’s Oscar statue, a bust of him by Rodin, thousands of books and his own writing desk.

The rotating writing shed at Shaw’s Corner

The garden 

Explore the rolling gardens at Shaw's Corner and discover the writing hut of the celebrated author George Bernard Shaw.

Upcoming events

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Mrs Pat Campbell portrait

Pygmalion Exhibition 

Pygmalion is Bernard Shaw’s most famous play, delighting audiences for over a century. Visit our exhibition which explores the stories of love and betrayal that lay behind Shaw's most successful work.

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History

George Bernard Shaw's Nobel Prize

The history of the owner of Shaw's Corner 

Discover more about the life and work, family and friends of Nobel Prize winner George Bernard Shaw, one of literature’s most influential figures, on your visit to his former home.

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Get involved

Volunteer with visitors in Shaw's Corner kitchen

Join our team here 

Get involved with the Trust’s running of the house by joining our friendly team of volunteers. You could make new friends, pick up new skills and broaden your knowledge of the place.

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Shaw's Corner on the National Trust Collections website

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