THE GATES will be open at Mary Arden’s Farm for a series of community days this summer.

The former home of Shakespeare’s mother in Wilmcote is currently closed to the general visitors and functions primarily as an educational centre.

The free entry community days taking place on Saturdays, on July 19 and 26 July, and August 16 and 23, will allow visitors to explore the property and see the heritage breed animals that call the property home.

There will be opportunities to take part in guided tours of Palmer’s Farmhouse and the chance to watch traditional crafting in action.