It is here that Anne was born and reared, and it is also where the young Shakespeare would have paid her visits throughout the early stages of their relationship. Much of the original structure, which was built about 500 years ago and expanded throughout the years, has survived.

See antique furnishings, including the Hathaway bed, and learn about the family that lived here for 13 generations over the course of five centuries. Explore the sculpture path inspired by Shakespeare’s plays as you walk through acres of lovely cottage gardens and orchards.