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1920s Weekend

Join the Companye of Merrie Folke as they turn the clock back to 1925 and celebrate the roaring 20s at Paycocke's.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Be transported back to the 1920s when this stunning Tudor house was rescued from dereliction and given to the National Trust.

The ever-popular Companye of Merrie Folke will bring the year 1924 to life and tell the stories of the people who lived and worked at Paycocke's and saved it for the nation.

Free entry to the garden, tea-room and bookshop, normal admission fees for entry to the house.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

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

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The basics

Suitability

A great event for the whole family.

Meeting point

Entry through the cart way.

What to bring and wear

Please feel free to dress in 1920s costume and join in the fun!

Accessibility

Level access to gardens, tea-room, toilet and ground floor of the house.

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on
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at
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on
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at
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on
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at
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on
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at
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+ 1 other date or time