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!
A story of the post
When was the Old Post Office a Post Office? An exploration of the postal history of North Cornwall and Tintagel Old Post Office.
Wed 20 Mar 2019
+ 11 other dates
11:00-15:30
Rag rug workshop
Easter themed rag rug workshop. Join Deborah Hastings and the rag rug volunteers to make either a rag rug Easter rabbit, Easter chick, daffodil sari silk corsage or bluebell sari corsage.. NB there is a charge for materials used.
Thu 18 Apr 2019
11:00-15:00
Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt
Hunt throughout the house to crack open the Easter eggs and complete your nature themed activity sheet. Be rewarded with a Cadbury chocolate egg on completing the activity sheet. £2.50 per hunt, plus normal admission charges.
Sat 20 Apr 2019
+ 1 other date
10:30-17:00
From fabric to flowers
New art work by Debbie Hastings on display throughout the house. Discover how simple fabrics can bloom into beautiful flowers and create your own rag rug flower brooch. Material charges apply.
Mon 29 Apr 2019
+ 13 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 01 May 2019
+ 2 other dates
11:00-15:00
Quilt exhibition
A quirky collection of quilts from Victorian bedspreads to modern masterpieces on display throughout the house.
Mon 10 Jun 2019
+ 13 other dates
10:30-17:00
Embroidery workshop
You can spend 20 minutes to 2 hours to either learn and sample cross stitching sampler or stitch a complete letter from the Old Post Office sampler. Children welcome as there is larger holed fabric (6 count Aida) and plastic needles for them to try.
Wed 12 Jun 2019
11:00-15:00
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 13 Jul 2019
+ 15 other dates
10:30-17:00
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.
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 luck 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