Anne Hathaway's Cottage
Anne Hathaway's 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 site has often been described as the most romantic view in England. The beautiful thatched farmhouse was occupied by descendents of the Hathaway family until it's purchase by the Shakespeare Birthplace 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?. This may well have been the one valued at £3 in 1624, on the death of Anne Hathaway's brother.
How to get to Stratford-upon-Avon:
Stratford-upon-Avon is a short drive from junction 15 of the M40. The M40 links with the M42 and M25 which give access to the M5, M6 and M4. Alternatively, there is a train station in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Addresses:
Anne Hathaway's Cottage
1 mile outside Stratford-upon-Avon town centre
Cottage Lane
Shottery
Stratford-upon-Avon
Warwickshire CV37 9HH
Tour Duration:
Apr 09 to Oct 09
Daily 9am to 5pm
Nov 08 - March 09
Daily 10am to 4pm
Adult £6.00 - Child £2.70 - Senior/Student £5.00
Tour runs on Sunday,Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday