Anne Hathaway's Cottage

This fifteenth-century, charming thatched cottage was the childhood home of Anne Hathaway, Shakespeare's wife. It is here that Anne was born and raised and where the young Shakespeare would have visited her during the early part of their relationship. Experienced guides share tales about the Hathaway family who lived here from the mid-1500s to the early 1900s. See original furniture including the Hathaway bed and the courting settle. Wander through acres of beautiful cottage gardens and orchards, and explore the sculpture trail inspired by Shakespeare’s plays. Please note, the last entry is 30 minutes before closing. Anne Hathaway's Cottage will be closed for conservation between Monday 20th January - Friday 31st January 2025.