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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.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

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

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The 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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