Anne Hathaway's Cottage
Savour the history of a 500 year-old thatched cottage and relive Shakespeare’s love story where he courted his bride-to-be, Anne Hathaway.

A house with history
Relive Shakespeare’s Tudor love story where he courted Anne his bride-to-be and see original furniture, including the Hathaway bed. Uncover five centuries of stories in this picturesque cottage and 13 generations of the family who lived there.
Woodland, orchards, listed gardens
Walking nine acres of grounds, every season holds something new. From the cottage garden bursting with life in spring, to sculptures and stunning autumn colours in the orchard.
Free entry for Blue Peter badge holders
Anne Hathaway's Cottage is one of over 200 attractions around the UK that Blue Peter badge holders can get into for free.
To gain free entry, each child must have a Blue Peter badge, a valid Blue Peter badge ID card and be accompanied by a full paying or concessionary adult. If a paying adult is accompanied by two children with badges and valid badge cards, free entry will be given for both children.
Pre-booking a ticket is required for badge holders and their accompanying adult. To select your free ticket check under the Memberships organisation option.
If a disabled badge holder is accompanied by a registered carer, both can gain free entry. Carers must bring supporting documents.
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Address
Anne Hathaway's Cottage
22 Cottage Lane
Shottery
Stratford-upon-Avon
CV37 9HH
Telephone
01789 338532