Christmas at Botallack - Penzance Guizers
Enjoy a traditional Cornish folk dance workshop at Botallack Count House from the Penzance Guizers, accompanied by live music. Learn about Cornish dance and have a go yourself!
- Booking advisable
The Penzance Guizers will be giving a traditional Cornish folk dance workshop. This workshop offers you a chance to learn about the work of the Penzance Guizers, their current repertoire and the relevance of costumes including the wearing of 'Scoots'! You will be guided through basic steps, learning some Troyl and Furry dances and learn the meaning of the language used across Traditional Celtic Folk Dance.
This will be followed after a short break with a demonstration of set and step dances, set to Cornish tunes played by live musicians.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult | £5.50 |
| Child | £3.50 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Meeting point
Botallack Count House
- Accessibility
There is ramped access to Botallack Count House, and accessible facilities on site. If you have any access needs please see the full accessibility guide on our webpage or call 01736 786934.
- Other
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of the performance. Please book a ticket to guarantee a seat. There is plenty of parking available, charges apply (National Trust members are free).
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