Anne Hathaway’s Cottage to open throughout the year

The Shakespeare Birthplace Belief have introduced that Anne Hathaway’s Cottage will stay open this winter and can function a 12-month opening mannequin in 2025. “With the unimaginable suggestions from audiences and trade colleagues, we really feel we’re in the very best place to discover a year-round opening of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage.

It additionally comes at an vital time for us, as we come to the tip of the primary yr of our multi-year challenge, ‘The Ladies Who Made Shakespeare’ we are able to proceed to have a good time the legacy and affect of Anne on the Shakespeare story with extra folks.”

Stated Rachael North, director of Museum and Public Programmes for the Shakespeare Birthplace Belief.

The extension of opening instances comes after a profitable early reopening of the property in February of this yr, and after session with trade colleagues the choice was made to trial a full reopening this yr and into 2025. A number of roles have been created to assist the prolonged opening and it’s seen as one other constructive step ahead in Stratford-upon-Avon’s post-pandemic tourism restoration.

“Our prolonged opening mannequin implies that our distinctive workers and volunteer groups can proceed sharing the tales of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage for our teams all yr spherical.”

Exploring the Story of Anne

Anne Hathaway’s Cottage was as soon as dwelling to William Shakespeare’s spouse and will have been a spot the place they met up throughout their courtship. Teams can discover the grounds and cottage to find what life was like for the younger Anne. With the prolonged opening the crew on the Shakespeare Birthplace Belief are exploring new seasonal programming on the property, together with some particular Christmas actions for audiences to get pleasure from.

There may also be alternatives for teams to heat up and bask in luxurious treats within the newly opened Backyard Café at Anne Hathaway’s Cottage, which is able to stay open till Christmas in addition to a part of its trial opening. Confirmed occasions on the café together with hands-on Wreath making and Letterpress Card workshops in November and December.

“We’re excited to welcome teams all yr because the seasons change at Anne Hathaway’s Cottage. Guests could have the chance to discover the gorgeous gardens and orchards in addition to the intimate rooms and areas contained in the cottage. We’ve acquired some thrilling plans coming collectively for Christmas and past, and I do know the crew can’t wait to share them!” Continued North.