Anne Hathaway's Cottage, Stratford-upon-Avon

Name: Anne Hathaway's Cottage
Address: Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1789 338532

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Anne Hathaway's Cottage, Stratford-upon-Avon

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Nestled in the charming town of Stratford-upon-Avon, Anne Hathaway's Cottage offers a picturesque window into the past, inviting visitors to explore the romantic prelude to William Shakespeare's storied life. This historical place museum, once the family home of Shakespeare's beloved wife, stands as a thatched farmhouse with lush gardens and traditional English charm.

Anne Hathaway's Cottage is a beautifully preserved example of Tudor architecture, complete with original furniture and artifacts that paint a vivid picture of 16th-century domestic life. The cottage, with its timber-framed walls and sprawling cottage gardens, provides an intimate glimpse into the world that influenced the Bard of Avon.

The cottage's grounds are a particular draw for tourists, featuring a variety of plants and flowers that would have been used in Shakespeare's time for both culinary and medicinal purposes. The traditional English garden, meticulously maintained, offers a tranquil retreat for those seeking a moment of peace.

Visitors to the cottage can enjoy guided tours, which offer insights into the life and times of Anne Hathaway and her famous playwright husband. The storytelling by knowledgeable guides enhances the experience, detailing the courtship of Anne and William and the significance of the cottage as a heritage landmark.

Alternative names: Elevation: 151 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 52°11'27"N, 1°43'54"W

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Stratford-upon-Avon United Kingdom

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+44 1789 338532

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Day trips

Anne Hathaway's Cottage – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shakespeare's Birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon Town Hall, Holy Trinity Church, Shakespeare's Grave.

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Writer's childhood home, with displays
Shakespeare's Birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon
27 min walk • Shakespeare's Birthplace is a historic sanctuary in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon, England, dedicated to the life and legacy of the world's most famous playwright, William Shakespeare. This timber-framed building is where the literary giant was born in 1564...
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City hall
Stratford-upon-Avon Town Hall, Stratford-upon-Avon
27 min walk • Stratford-upon-Avon Town Hall is a municipal building in Sheep Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. It is a Grade II* listed building.
1.1 miE
William Shakespeare, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon
28 min walk • The Collegiate Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity, Stratford-upon-Avon, is a Grade I listed parish church of the Church of England in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England.
1.1 miE
William Shakespeare, Historical place, Memorial
Shakespeare's Grave, Stratford-upon-Avon
28 min walk • The Shakespeare funerary monument is a memorial to William Shakespeare located inside Holy Trinity Church at Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire, the church in which Shakespeare was baptised and where he was buried in the chancel two days after his death.
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Architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Church
The Guild Chapel of the Holy Cross, Stratford-upon-Avon
26 min walk • The Guild Chapel of the Holy Cross, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire is a chapel of 13th century origins. Founded by the Guild of the Holy Cross before 1269, it passed into the control of the town corporation in 1553, when the Guild was suppressed by Edward VI.
1 miE
William Shakespeare, Archaeological site
New Place, Stratford-upon-Avon
26 min walk • New Place was William Shakespeare's final place of residence in Stratford-upon-Avon. He died there in 1616. Though the house no longer exists, the site is owned by the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, which maintains it as a specially-designed garden for tourists.
1 miE
Museum, Historical place, Architecture
Harvard House, Stratford-upon-Avon
27 min walk • Harvard House stands at what is now 26 High Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. Once known as the Ancient House, It was built in 1596 by Thomas Rogers, grandfather of the benefactor of Harvard University, John Harvard.
1.2 miE
William Shakespeare, Theater, Concerts and shows
Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
30 min walk • The Royal Shakespeare Theatre is a grade II* listed 1,040+ seat thrust stage theatre owned by the Royal Shakespeare Company dedicated to the English playwright and poet William Shakespeare.
1 miE
City hall
Stratford-upon-Avon Guildhall, Stratford-upon-Avon
26 min walk • Stratford-upon-Avon Guildhall is a municipal building in Church Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. It is a Grade I listed building.
1.2 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Swan Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon
30 min walk • The Swan Theatre is a theatre belonging to the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. It is built on to the side of the larger Royal Shakespeare Theatre, occupying the Victorian Gothic structure that formerly housed the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre that preceded the RST but was destroyed by fire in 1926.
1.1 miE
William Shakespeare, Theater, Concerts and shows
The Other Place, Stratford-upon-Avon
27 min walk • The Other Place is a black box theatre on Southern Lane, near to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, England. It is owned and operated by the Royal Shakespeare Company.