Anne Hathaways Cottage

The world famous Anne Hathaway's Cottage is situated in Shottery 1 mile from Stratford-upon-Avon and was the childhood home of Shakespeare's wife and has been a pilgrimage for visitors for centuries.

The young Shakespeare would have courted Anne here and the thatched cottage has often been described as the most romantic in England. The beautiful thatched farmhouse was occupied by descendents of the Hathaway family until it's purchase by the Trust in 1892 and still contains many rare family items of furniture that date back to Anne's time, including the finely carved, oak Hathaway bed.

As well as traditional orchards, there is now a delightful Woodland Walk within the grounds of the cottage for visitors to enjoy a gentle stroll and perhaps catch sight of the local wildlife.

Visiting Hathaways Cottage
There is a virtual reality tour for visitors with restricted mobility. Visitors can take either a guided tour of the house or explore on their own.

Allow at least 1 hour to view the Cottage, gardens, grounds and shops. The grounds are a perfect place to enjoy a picnic lunch or tea.

The Enchanted Wood - 21 June - 31 August - The fairies from A Midsummer Night's Dream have taken over the wood at Anne Hathaway's Cottage.  See if you can spot them and win a prize. 

 New Exhibition for 2012 - Say It With Flowers

Our new exhibition, Say it with Flowers, explores the symbolism of flowers during the Elizabethan period and how Shakespeare used them in his works. It also looks at the Victorian language of flowers as a tool for communicating messages of love. The exhibition features some wonderful items from the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust's Collections, starting with some beautiful pieces of Elizabethan embroidery.

The fragrant theme continues in the garden with a newly planted Lavender Maze and a riot of blooms in flower, forever changing with the seasons.

Sweet Pea Festival - end June to end August

Experience the beauty and fragrance of old and new Sweet Pea varieties in the award-winning gardens.

Cost:               Normal admission and opening times apply

 

Contact information and location

Opening Times

Summer (Apr-Oct)
Mon to Sun: 9am - 5pm

Winter (Nov-Mar)
Mon to Sun: 10am - 4pm

Admission

Adults £8.50
Child £5
Concession £7.50
Family £21.50

Events at this venue

Midsummer Dreaming - Will and Anne
From Thu 17th May
A new interpretation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the landscaped woodland walk at Anne Hathaway’s Cottage.
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Artist's Open Day
From Mon 23rd Jul
The second of four Open Days for painters to capture the beauty of the Cottage through the seasons. Artists bringing their own materials are permitted free entry if they later lend their work for display.
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Garden Allotment Festival
From Sat 8th Sep
Autumn and Shakespeare themed festival at Anne Hathaway’s Cottage.
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