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Visit the house at Godolphin

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 at lives they lead in what was once Cornwall's largest and finest house.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Join us on the first week of every month, from the first Saturday to the following Thursday (except January), as the doors to Godolphin House open to the public. Discover more about one of Cornwall's most spectacular homes, those who inhabited it and the history of this great mining site.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Meeting point

Entry to the house is in 20 minute time slots, which will be issued on arrival at the Welcome Hut. Once you have your entry ticket, please wait under the colonnades at the front of the house.

Accessibility

Accessibility dogs welcome. The property also has an easy-read guide, large-print guide and a visual story. There are uneven floor levels, and unexpected steps at points in the house. Please refer to our access guide on the homepage for more information.

Other

Final entry into the house is 1 hour before closing time. No pre-booking required.

Upcoming events

Event

Christmas House Tours 

See Godolphin House adorned in Christmas finery on one of our exclusive Christmas House Tours.

Event summary

on
8 Dec to 13 Dec 2023
at
11:30 to 12:30
+ 5 other dates or times
Event

Christmas House Experience 

Get ready for the festive season with us here at Godolphin, as we open Godolphin House for our special Christmas House Experience weekends.

Event summary

on
9 Dec to 17 Dec 2023
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 3 other dates or times
Event

Christmas at Godolphin - Wreath workshop 

Get into the Christmas spirit with wreath making workshops in Godolphin House and see it decorated in its Christmas finery. Booking essential.

Event summary

on
11 Dec to 12 Dec 2023
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Christmas at Godolphin - Candle making workshop 

Get into the Christmas spirit with candle making workshops inside Godolphin House and see it decorated in its Christmas finery. Booking essential.

Event summary

on
14 Dec 2023
at
10:30 to 12:30
+ 1 other date or time