Try some Georgian Christmas crafts, decorate gingerbread stars, and learn about Christmas 200 years ago!
What was Christmas like when the Wordsworths lived at Dove Cottage 200 years ago? Have a go at some Georgian Christmas crafts, including making pomanders and wreaths. Read Dorothy Wordsworth’s gingerbread recipe and decorate some gingerbread stars. Learn about what the Wordsworth family ate on Christmas day, how they celebrated and dress up in Georgian costume.
For families with children of all ages. One ticket per family.
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Wordsworth Grasmere, Dove Cottage, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH
015394 35544
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16 Jan to 5 May - Tuesday to Saturday - 10am to 4pm
6 May to 30 June - Tuesday to Saturday - 10am to 5pm
1 July to 1 September - Monday to Sunday - 10am to 5pm
2 September to 22 December - Tuesday to Saturday - 10am to 4pm
23 to 29 December - Friday to Sunday - 10am to 4pm
30 December to 5 January - Tuesday to Saturday - 10am to 4pm
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