Romantic Women Tour
Uncover the hidden stories of the women who shaped Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s life and work on a guided tour of Coleridge Cottage.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Join one of our volunteer tour guides and discover how the women in Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s life shaped his experiences and inspired his writing. Moving through the rooms of Coleridge Cottage, the tour brings hidden stories to light, including the resilience and resourcefulness of his wife Sara Fricker as well as his creative and intellectual friendship with Dorothy Wordsworth.
*Please note that that these tours are subject to volunteer availability. The tour is free to attend, normal admission applies to non-members.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Accessibility
The cottage is situated on two floors, with multiple steps at the entrance and narrow corridors and doorways. In the garden, the terrain is steep and uneven in places, and includes a cobbled path and cut grass path through the wildflower garden.
- Meeting point
Meet in the Welcome Parlour at Coleridge Cottage.
- Suitability for children
Children are welcome to attend.
- What to bring and wear
Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the weather.
Upcoming events
Stowey Surrounds | Walks Programme
Connect with the landscape that inspired Samuel Taylor Coleridge's poetry on a guided walk.
Somerset Arts Week: Exhibition by local artist Laura Daligan
As part of this year's Somerset Arts Week, local artist Laura Daligan will exhibit her work at Coleridge Cottage. Exploring the theme of 'Cultural Connections', this exhibition explores the artists' deep relationship with the Quantock Hills.
Wordsworth’s home to Coleridge Cottage| Walks Programme
Walk along the route that Samuel Taylor Coleridge and his friends William and Dorothy Wordsworth enjoyed regularly.
Poetry Reading in the Garden Room
Hear Coleridge's poetry brought to life in the very place it was written.