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 patchwork of quilts
A quirky collection of quilts from Victorian bedspreads to modern masterpieces will be on display throughout the house.
Sat 24 Jun 2017
+ 1 other date
10:30-17:30
Artists' corner
See how the house has been represented and portrayed through a variety of mediums over the years. For budding artists, have a go at drawing the house yourself in our workshops (date and times TBC)
Sat 01 Jul 2017
+ 8 other dates
10:30-17:30
Festival of archaeology
Unearth how this historic house would have looked over 600 years ago and find out what life was like in Tintagel long before the building became the post office. Let your little treasures become archaeologists for the day with hands-on activities.
Sat 15 Jul 2017
+ 15 other dates
10:30-17:30
Rag rug workshop
Join Deborah Hastings and the rag rug volunteers and have a go at the age-old art of recycling left-over fabrics into soft furnishings for the home.
Wed 26 Jul 2017
11:00-15:00
Create wild art
Create wild art from materials provided by nature or scavenged from a recent beach clean and tick off #18 of 50 Things to do before you're 11 and 3/4.
Wed 02 Aug 2017
11:00-16:00
Hunt for bugs and make a home for a wild animal
Hunt for bugs and make a home for a wild animal for numbers #31 and #36 of 50 Things to do before you're 11 and 3/4. All materials and instruction will be provided.
Wed 09 Aug 2017
11:00-16:00
Rag rug workshop
Join Deborah Hastings and the rag rug volunteers and have a go at the age-old art of recycling left-over fabrics into soft furnishings for the home.
Wed 16 Aug 2017
11:00-15:00
Plant it, grow it, eat it
Join Gardener Kate for plant it, grow it, eat it and tick-off #41 of 50 Things to do before you're 11 3/4. All materials and instruction will be provided and you can take your potted plant home with you.
Wed 23 Aug 2017
11:00-16:00
Heraldic scrolls
inspired by the family crest that once sat above the hall fireplace, create your own heraldic coat-of-arms, along with inspirational motto!
Wed 30 Aug 2017
11:00-16:00
Heritage Open Day
Free entry to the house and garden for all as part of a nationwide celebration of heritage
Sat 09 Sep 2017
10:30-17:30
All the tea in Tintagel
Learn more about the ceramic collection on display and gain an insight into Victorian domestic life in this part of Cornwall.
Mon 11 Sep 2017
+ 13 other dates
10:30-17:30
Cornish tea treats
Feel the heat of the Victorian bread oven as we stoke the senses and bake traditional Cornish recipes back to life. Uncover the history behind traditional cuisine in this part of Cornwall. NB The oven will be lit on certain days. Call for details.
Mon 02 Oct 2017
+ 6 other dates
11:00-15:00
Photography competition shortlist
See the shortlist of entries form this year's in-house photography competition and vote for your favourite. (For details of the theme, how to enter as well as terms and conditions, please email tintageloldpo@nationaltrust.org.uk)
Tue 10 Oct 2017
+ 7 other dates
11:00-16:00
Torchlight terrors
For a treat of tricks, using your UV torch, uncover the spooky symbols hidden in the dark places of the house and solve the puzzle to win yourself a bag of ghastly goodies. £2 per trail.
Sat 21 Oct 2017
+ 8 other dates
11:00-16:00
Rag rug workshop
Join Deborah Hastings and the rag rug volunteers to learn the age-old art of recycling left-over cloth into soft furnishings for the home.
Wed 25 Oct 2017
11:00-15:00