Special Event

After Dark at Dove Cottage: Regency Christmas

11 - 18 December 2025
6-7.30pm on 11th & 18th December
£25

Enjoy a magical evening of Christmas storytelling in Dove Cottage.

Enjoy a magical evening of Christmas storytelling in Dove Cottage.

We’ll first meet in our stunning Museum, where we’ll take you on a short Christmas-themed tour and reveal the stories behind some of the special objects on display, including William Wordsworth’s ice skates. We will then make our way to candlelit Dove Cottage for festive readings, including Dorothy Wordsworth’s Christmas letters and journal entries, William Wordsworth’s winter poetry, and stories of Regency Christmas 200 years ago.

This event is designed for adults – for family events please see our Regency Christmas family workshops. Your ticket includes non-alcoholic mulled cordial and a seasonal sweet treat. Vegan and gluten-free options available on request.

If this event sells out please join the waiting list – if there is enough demand we may be able to schedule an additional session on 20 December.

This listing is supplied by one of our museum partners and is not moderated by Art Fund.

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Wordsworth Grasmere

Wordsworth Grasmere, Dove Cottage, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SH
015394 35544

Opening times

July-August

Daily 10am-5pm

September-June

Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm

Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day

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Booking in advance is recommended.

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