Stratford-upon-Avon: Anne Hathaway's Cottage Entry Ticket
Step inside the thatched cottage where Anne Hathaway grew up before marrying Shakespeare, set among gardens and orchards near Stratford-upon-Avon.
- Walk through the thatched cottage where Anne Hathaway was born and grew up
- See original family pieces, including the four-poster Hathaway bed and courting couch
- Explore a home lived in by 13 generations of the Hathaway family over 500 years
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Stratford-upon-Avon: Anne Hathaway's Cottage Entry ticket
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September 2026
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What's included
- Entry to Anne Hathaway's Cottage
- Access to the gardens, orchards, and sculpture trail
About this ticket
Your ticket gives you entry to the historic cottage where Anne Hathaway lived, letting you see original family furniture and interiors. You can then move outside to explore the award-winning gardens, heritage orchards, and woodland sculpture trail.
Practical info
This ticket is booked for a specific date but does not require a timed entry slot. You can arrive at any point during opening hours, which are from 10:00 to 16:30.
How to redeem
You will receive a PDF voucher after booking. On arrival, show the voucher on your mobile device or as a printout to gain entry.
Important notes
- This ticket is non-refundable once booked.
This ticket provides entry to Anne Hathaway's Cottage and its surrounding gardens on your chosen date.
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September 2026
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About this experience
Anne Hathaway's Cottage sits in the village of Shottery, about 1.5 miles from the centre of Stratford-upon-Avon, and this entry ticket gives you access to the thatched home where Shakespeare's future wife was born and raised. Thirteen generations of the Hathaway family lived here across more than five centuries, and the house still holds original pieces including the four-poster Hathaway bed and a courting couch tied to the family's story.
What sets this cottage apart is how much of the original 500-year-old structure survives, layered with later extensions that trace the building's evolution over time. Once a working farm with barns and livestock, the grounds have grown into gardens that have picked up awards, alongside heritage orchards, woodland walks, and a sculpture trail drawing on scenes from Shakespeare's plays.
This is a self-paced visit rather than a guided tour, giving you room to move between the cottage interiors and the outdoor grounds at your own speed. It works well as a half-day add-on if you're already exploring Stratford-upon-Avon's other Shakespeare-related sites.
What to expect
Your visit begins at the entrance to the cottage grounds in Shottery, just outside Stratford-upon-Avon. Inside, rooms are set out with original furniture and family pieces, including the four-poster Hathaway bed, giving a sense of how the Hathaway family actually lived across the centuries they occupied the house.
Outside, the visit opens up into the wider estate: cottage gardens, heritage orchards, and woodland paths that once formed part of a working farm. A sculpture trail threads through the grounds with pieces inspired by Shakespeare's plays, and you can take as long as you like moving between the garden areas before heading back toward Stratford-upon-Avon.
Things to note
- Wear comfortable shoes, as the grounds include woodland walks and garden paths beyond the cottage itself
- Allow extra time to explore the orchards and sculpture trail, not just the cottage interior
- The cottage is a short walk or drive from central Stratford-upon-Avon, so factor in transport time
- Garden areas involve uneven or grassy ground, so consider this if using a wheelchair or pushchair
- Check the entry ticket time window before you go, as the site operates from 10:00 to 16:30
- Bring a camera for the thatched exterior and gardens, which change with the seasons
