The sports, games and pastimes of Shakespeare's era were not only pushed aside and given no attention, but they were effectively abandoned and omitted. Elizabethan pastimes have been completely overshadowed by many modern sports such as baseball, football, soccer, hockey and a multitude of other games. English pastimes of the 16th century included many activities that were impeccable examples of simplicity and fun mixed together. With all of these games being both fun and transparent, the era was best known for theater, an important art that is still valued today. The sports, games and pastimes of Shakespeare's time are rarely practiced today because they would be considered illegal, barbaric and inhumane. In the Elizabethan era, an average citizen was numb to observing the significant suffering of humans and animals in well-known games. as “spectator” or “blood” sports. These sports attracted many people, men and women, from all social classes. Although these games might today be considered beastly, they were attractive and enjoyed by many ordinary Elizabethans. The game at these uncivilized events was extremely popular among the hundreds of spectators in attendance. Queen Elizabeth took extreme pleasure in watching spectator sports and welcomed them when she attempted to captivate visiting foreign officials. Cockfighting, bear baiting and bull baiting were three popular games. Cockfighting was important during the reign of Queen Elizabeth and was one of the most famous pastimes of all social classes. These fights between male roosters, or roosters, often took place in designated areas, called cockpits, surrounded by stones or benches. For his own amusement, Quee...... middle of paper......, perhaps you will find more interesting things to do. Many Elizabethans occupied their time with various activities. Of course, the Elizabethan era being the time of Shakespeare, going to the theater was always an option. Attending the most famous Globe Theater was an adventure in itself. Many of Shakespeare's plays (he starred in some of them) have been performed in this magnificent theater. The sports, games and pastimes of Queen Elizabeth's time were simple but dangerous and brutal. Theater and some simple games were both rather peaceful pastimes compared to their macabre counterparts (spectator sports and individual activities). Blood sports were the most common and supportive activities, and at the time they were accepted and considered normal. But in our time they are considered inhumane and cruel..