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Books and Babyccinos

Bring along your little ones for storytelling, babyccinos, sensory toys and colouring activities in the historic spaces in the Courtyard Kitchen.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Join us for Books & Babyccinos every Wednesday from 10am - 11.30am. Bring along your little ones for storytelling and sensory activities. Enjoy the fun and take advantage of our breakfast offers.

Brunch offer which includes a sausage bap or a bacon bap (vegetarian options are also available) plus a regular hot drink £7. Babyccino 70p. Morning food offers until 11.30am.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

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

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The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Suitable for pre-school children

Meeting point

After going through Visitor Reception, head to the Courtyard Kitchen restaurant. The event takes place in the big tearoom which is within the Courtyard Kitchen.

Accessibility

There is ramped access and an accessible toilet inside the Courtyard Kitchen, and baby change facilities in the Stableyard.

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