Spooky Storytime
Bring your littlest monsters to listen to spooooky stories in the Second-Hand Bookshop. Take a seat in the circle for several stories for under 5's between 10.15-10:45.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Bring your littlest monsters to listen to spooooky stories in the Second-Hand Bookshop. Take a seat in the circle for several stories for under 5's between 10.15-10:45. Normal admission prices apply, no extra charge and no need to book. For ages 0-5 with their grown-ups. NB we will be sitting on the floor on rugs, there will be a small number of cushions available.
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Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Accessibility
The path has a slight incline to get up to the house from the car park. The courtyard has bumpy cobbles, and the bookshop has a small step up. The room can be cold, and we'll be sitting in a circle on blankets, but there will be some chairs available. The space is not particularly noisy, and is reasonably light.
- Meeting point
Start at Visitor Reception who will scan your cards or sell your tickets, and then join us in the Second-hand Bookshop to start at 10.15am.
- Suitability for children
This is aimed at under-5s and their grown-ups.
- What to bring and wear
Dress for the weather. The second-hand bookshop is not that warm.
- Other
This is not suitable for dogs other than assistance dogs. This is indoors in the second-hand bookshop. You're welcome to stay afterwards for a chat, or to browse the bookshop.
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