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 Tintagel Old Post Office
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.
Thu 19 Jul 2018
+ 10 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 some materials used.
Wed 25 Jul 2018
11:00-15:00
Summer fun activities
Join us for summer fun this holiday, a different activity every Wednesday.
Wed 25 Jul 2018
+ 5 other dates
11:00-16:00
Plant it, grow it, eat it
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 01 Aug 2018
11:00-16:00
Big Butterfly Count 2018
We are supporting the 2018 Big Butterfly Count along the north Cornwall coast. 30 July at Trevose Head, 31 July at Pentire Head, Wednesday 1 August at Holywell Bay, Thursday 2 August at Cubert Common and Friday 3 August at Glebe Cliff (Tintagel).
Fri 03 Aug 2018
12:00-12:30
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 some materials used.
Wed 15 Aug 2018
11:00-15:00
Create wild art
A day of creativity awaits you. Be inspired by the number of natural materials we have for you to make a masterpiece.
Wed 22 Aug 2018
11:00-16:00
Heritage Open Day
A free exhibition in the WI Hall celebrating women writers who have links with the local area, plus a chance to sit down with the WI ladies for a cup of tea and piece of cake. Normal admission to Old Post Office.
Sat 15 Sep 2018
10:30-16:00
Sampler sewing
Take a moment to look closely at the samplers we are fortunate enough to have in the Old Post Office collection and on display in the house. Discover the history of samplers and marvel at the embroidery skills of such young girls.
Mon 17 Sep 2018
+ 13 other dates
11:00-16:00
Photography competition shortlist
The theme for this year's photography completion is 'home'. 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 06 Oct 2018
+ 9 other dates
11:00-16:00
Torchlight terrors
For a treat of tricks, using a 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.
Sat 20 Oct 2018
+ 8 other dates
11:00-15:00
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 some materials used.
Wed 24 Oct 2018
11:00-15:00