Enjoy the idyllic surroundings of John Clare Cottage with a guided tour of the museum and gardens. A delicious lunch, included in the ticket price, will then be served. The afternoon continues with a poetry walk around Helpston village, led by Stamford Sights and Secrets Tours in collaboration with local Stamford poets.
About John Clare Cottage
John Clare was born in 1793 in the village of Helpston, Northamptonshire, in what is now preserved as John Clare Cottage. The son of a farm labourer, Clare grew up in a modest thatched home surrounded by open fields, ancient hedgerows, and the common lands that sustained rural communities for generations. With only a basic education, he taught himself to read and write, quickly developing a talent for poetry that was rooted in a deep and personal connection to the natural world.
The cottage now operates as a museum, cafe and gardens, welcoming visitors from all over the world to engage in Clare's belief in our shared and timeless right to nature.
Important Information
Location: Clare Cottage, Woodgate, Helpston, Peterborough PE6 7ED
Meet at John Clare Cottage at 11am
Tickets: £30 standard
Running time: 11am - 3pm
Lunch included in ticket price
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