About this experience
Get entry tickets to Anne Hathaway's Cottage, a quintessentially English thatched cottage outside of Stratford-upon-Avon where Shakespeare's wife Anne Hathaway grew up and stayed until her marriage.
Highlights
- Wander through heritage orchards and gardens inspired by Shakespeare's plays
- Learn how the Cottage became famous for its romantic link with Shakespeare
- See some of the oldest parts of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust's collections
- Explore the picturesque English thatched cottage of the Hathaway Family
- Relive the Tudor love story between Shakespeare and his bride-to-be, Anne
What's included
- Entry to Anne Hathaway's Cottage
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Visit Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, a thatched house nestled in an idyllic cottage garden Located 1.5 miles outside of Stratford-upon-Avon in Shottery, with these entry tickets. See where Shakespeare's bride-to-be Anne Hathaway was born and grew up.
Discover the stories of 13 generations of Anne's family who lived here for over 5 centuries. See original family furniture, including the 4-poster Hathaway bed and courting couch, and the family home where Shakespeare would have visited during the early part of their courtship.
Once a working farm with barns, livestock, and fields, the homestead has been transformed over time into a beautiful thatched gem with glorious, award-winning gardens. Built more than 500 years ago and extended over the years, much of the original property survives.
Explore the famous Shakespeare/Hathaway love story as you walk through acres of beautiful cottage gardens, heritage orchards, woodland walks, and sculpture trails inspired by Shakespeare's plays.
Operating hours
10:00-16:30