Shakespeare's England Surges - Hamnet Film Sparks Tourism Boom

The Oscar-nominated film Hamnet is transforming Stratford-upon-Avon into a literary pilgrimage destination, with visitor numbers climbing 15-20 percent since the film's January release. Based on Maggie O'Farrell's novel, the film explores Shakespeare's relationship with Anne Hathaway and their son's tragic death, drawing audiences eager to walk the same streets and visit the same cottages that shaped the Bard's life.