Garden arts and crafts
Get crafty and creative in the Discovery Room with inspiration from our exhibition on the nature in our gardens.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Come along to Wordsworth House and Garden and get crafty and creative in the Discovery Room. Be inspired by our exhibition on the nature in our gardens and make yourself something to take home.
Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Children of all ages welcome!
- Meeting point
Wordsworth House
- Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible toilet in rear courtyard. Lift for access to ground floor of house. First floor of house accessible only by stairs. Free audio tour available from reception for visitors unable to access first floor.
Upcoming events
'Green and Overflowing with Life': The Wordsworths and a love of gardens
Be inspired at our new exhibition for 2025 all about the Wordsworth love of gardening.
Beetle, bugs and butterflies
Help us spot all your favourite bugs in the garden and record your findings on our daily discovery board.
Teddy bears picnic
Borrow a picnic set, bring along your favourite toy and snacks, and find the perfect picnic spot in our hidden walled garden.
Garden tours with head gardener Amanda
Join Amanda Thackeray for a closer look at our Georgian garden packed with 18th-century varieties of vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers.