Christmas Storytime
Bring your little elves to listen to festive 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 little elves to listen to festive stories in the Second-Hand Bookshop. Take a seat in the circle for several stories for under 5's between 10.15-10:45. NB we will be sitting on the floor on rugs, there will be a small number of cushions available. Wrap up warm! We'll have the heaters on but it's an old stone building. Normal admission prices apply, no extra charge and no need to book. For ages 0-5 with their grown-ups.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- 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 your day at Visitor Reception who will organise your admission and can direct you if needed. Then head to the Second-Hand Bookshop where we will start at 10.15am.
- Suitability for children
This is aimed at under-5s and their grown-ups.
- What to bring and wear
Please wrap up warm: our big stone house can be very chilly, even if the heaters are on.
- 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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