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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19 July to 31 October
Tuesday to Sunday.
10am–5pm (last entry to Dove Cottage is 4.20pm & to the Museum is 4.30pm).
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