Anne Hathaway’s Cottage to open throughout the year

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

It additionally comes at an necessary time for us, as we come to the finish of the first year of our multi-year challenge, ‘The Women Who Made Shakespeare’ we will proceed to have a good time the legacy and affect of Anne on the Shakespeare story with extra folks.”

Said Rachael North, director of Museum and Public Programmes for the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.

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

“Our extended opening model means that our exceptional staff and volunteer teams can continue sharing the stories of Anne Hathaway’s Cottage for our groups all year round.”

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. Groups can discover the grounds and cottage to uncover what life was like for the younger Anne. With the prolonged opening the workforce at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust are exploring new seasonal programming at the property, together with some particular Christmas actions for audiences to take pleasure in.

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

“We’re excited to welcome groups all year as the seasons change at Anne Hathaway’s Cottage. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the beautiful gardens and orchards as well as the intimate rooms and spaces inside the cottage. We’ve got some exciting plans coming together for Christmas and beyond, and I know the team can’t wait to share them!” Continued North.