Fairytale theatre in the Dovecote
Special guests Tall Tales will be singing and performing some favourite classic tales in the colourfully decorated dovecote.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
The whole family can get involved in these playful performances of stories including The Ugly Duckling, The Three Little Pigs, and Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Tall Tales' captivating performances are specially designed to engage and inspire young audiences.
Enter the historic Dovecote, decorated like a traditional circus tent, at 11am, 1pm, or 2pm on Friday 1, 9 or 16 August to sing along with the fabulous Tall Tales theatre duo. No need to book, adults and children of all ages welcome. Pick up your free tickets from visitor reception in the barn when you arrive to secure your place.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Children welcome!
- Meeting point
Please come to visitor reception in the barn to pick up your free tickets. This event takes place in the dovecote.
- What to bring and wear
The event is mostly indoors, but we suggest wearing clothing suitable for the outdoors for arriving and departing, and for exploring the site afterwards.
- Accessibility
The farmyard is mostly level access, with accessible toilets and changing facilities. However, the ground is very uneven in places and includes rough cobblestones. The dovecote has a small raised lip at the entrance and is cobbled inside.
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