What's on at Tintagel Old Post Office
From traditional craft workshops through to baking demonstrations, there's always something to keep you entertained throughout the season. For younger visitors, look out for the Summer activities programme or your chance to become an archaeologist for the day!
Festival of Archaeology
Unearth how this historic house would have looked over 600 years ago and find out how the house has evolved over the years. Explore a little further to see other archaeological sites of interest looked after by National Trust in North Cornwall.
Sat 20 Jul 2019
+ 8 other dates
10:30-17:00
Rag rug workshop
Join Deborah Hastings and the rag rug volunteers to have a go at this age-old art of up-cycling left-over fabrics into soft furnishings for the home. NB there is a charge for materials used.
Wed 31 Jul 2019
+ 1 other date
11:00-15:00
Gardener's world
Let your budding gardeners explore the back garden here and learn lots from our Gardener, Kate. Plant up a pot, nurture it at home then enjoy eating what has grown!
Wed 07 Aug 2019
11:00-16:00
Make your own bunting
For celebration or decoration design your own strip of bunting and display it proudly at home. All materials provided but you are welcome to bring your own pictures to make it extra special to you.
Wed 14 Aug 2019
11:00-16:00
Create wild art
Let your creativity run wild using natural materials to make a piece of art. All materials provided.
Wed 28 Aug 2019
11:00-16:00
If walls could talk
What would the walls of the house tell us if they could talk? Discover snapshots of people associated with this house and garden over the years, from former residents and staff to present day staff and volunteers who care for this place.
Mon 09 Sep 2019
+ 13 other dates
10:30-17:00
Photography competition display
The theme for this year’s photography competition is ‘my favourite thing’ Visit to see how visitors over the year have interpreted the Old Post Office and have a chance to vote for your favourite photograph. Who will be the lucky winner this year?
Sat 05 Oct 2019
+ 7 other dates
11:00-16:00
Torchlight trail
For a treat of tricks, using a UV torch, uncover symbols hidden in the dark places of the house and solve the puzzle to win yourself a bag of goodies.
Sat 19 Oct 2019
+ 15 other dates
11:00-15:00
Geology rocks at Glebe Cliff, Tintagel
Interpret the landscape from Glebe towards Trebarwith cliffs from a different perspective, with local geology expert Jane Anderson to guide us through the geological history of the area.
Thu 24 Oct 2019
10:30-13:30