Candle and lip balm making in Godolphin House
Get into the Christmas spirit and learn how to make your own beeswax candles in the seasonally decorated Godolphin House.
- Booking essential
Come and join our resident beekeeper and make your own bees wax candles using wax harvested from her hives and take away your festive creations to give as gifts or enjoy for yourself! Watch her demonstration on making other bees wax products that you can make at home. Workshops take place in the entrance hall of Godolphin House. Tea, coffee and mince pies are included in the ticket price.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All | £30.00 |
The basics
- Booking number
Call 0344 249 1895
- Accessibility
Candle making is accessible to wheelchair users. Limited access to the rest of the house but large print guide, BSL tours on tablet, photo album and easy read guide are available at the welcome hut.
- Meeting point
Please show printed or electronic confirmation of your tickets at the Welcome hut on arrival.
- Suitability for children
Not suitable for children under 12
- What to bring and wear
Please bring along an apron or wear clothing you don't mind potentially getting wax on.
Upcoming events
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Venture into Godolphin House and discover the rich history within the walls of this once great mining powerhouse. Find out more about those who lived here and lives they led, in what was once Cornwall's largest and finest house.
On-Lead Dog Walking Workshops
Join Vicki from Love Your Paws for a relaxed on-lead walk at Godolphin. Pick up practical, force free tips, meet other dog owners and discover how we can help dogs, wildlife, farm life and people share this special place.
Trust 10
Get outdoors and get fit with the Trust10 running trail through the countryside of Godolphin.
Christmas House Experience
Get ready for the festive season as we open Godolphin House for special Christmas House Experience weekends. Soak up the festive atmosphere with performances from local choirs and see the house trimmed with estate-sourced decorations.