Anne Hathaway's Cottage

Museum Stratford upon Avon, England, United Kingdom

What to expect

Anne Hathaway's Cottage is a twelve-roomed farmhouse where Anne Hathaway, the wife of William Shakespeare, lived as a child. The cottage is set in extensive gardens and features a sculpture trail inspired by Shakespeare's plays. Visitors can explore the cottage, which includes original furniture such as the Hathaway bed, and learn about the history of the Hathaway family, who lived there for 13 generations. The gardens were designed by horticulturist Ellen Willmott and feature plants mentioned in Shakespeare's plays. The cottage is a great place to visit for families, with a gift shop, café, and picnic tables available

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Stratford-upon-Avon with Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We met Anne herself here on the eve of her wedding, and she revealed to us the rather scandalous secret that she is carrying

Highlights: We were looking at the chairs that the Bard could have sat on! ✨

A weekend in Stratford-upon-Avon in the footsteps of Shakespeare

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Anne Hathaway's Cottage, a charming cottage located a few miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. This was the home of Shakespeare's wife. The cottage is not large but is filled with charming details

Highlights: The children found the cottage to be charming and enjoyed exploring the rooms. They particularly liked the setting and the garden ✨