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National Poetry Day

Celebrate National Poetry Day with a week of poetry inspired by gardens.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Celebrate National Poetry Day with a week of poetry inspired by gardens. Enjoy some much-loved poems around the house and our team are looking forward to sharing their favourite poems with you on Facebook.

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Event ticket prices

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

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The basics

Booking details

Call 01900 824805

Suitability

Suitable for the whole family

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.

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on
13 Sep to 5 Nov 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00
+ 39 other dates or times

Heritage Open Day 

Visit the house and garden free of charge.

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on
13 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 16:00

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.

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on
17 Sep to 24 Sep 2025
at
11:00 to 12:00
+ 3 other dates or times

Spooky crafts 

After exploring the house and getting into the spirit of the season, get creative by making a spooky autumnal craft.

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on
25 Oct to 2 Nov 2025
at
10:30 to 15:30
+ 6 other dates or times