Superstitions Guided Tour of Townend
Learn about folklore and superstition and how the Browne’s protected themselves from illness and bad spirits.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
This themed tour explores the role of folklore and superstition in rural communities such as Troutbeck, where farming families like the Brownes relied on traditional beliefs to safeguard their homes and livestock.
Please note: This special themed tour replaces standard house tours for the week.
Tickets available online from Tuesday 14 October. To book, click ‘Check availability’ and search for Townend Guided Tours.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895 Tickets on sale 14 October - book Townend Guided Tour
- Suitability
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Accessibility
It's quite dark inside the house. The floors are uneven and sloping in places. There are steps and a spiral staircase. Torches or candles are provided.
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