Gothic Tales
Step into Coleridge Cottage after dark and enjoy spooky tales told by candlelight
- Booking essential
Gothic Tales is a family-friendly event that invites you to experience Coleridge Cottage in a unique, atmospheric setting. Taking place after hours, the cottage will be illuminated by candlelight and the glow of an open fire, providing the perfect backdrop for an evening of spooky storytelling. Journey through the different rooms of the cottage, hearing four eerie tales rooted in local folklore, concluding with a reading of Coleridge’s "Christabel." Afterwards, the tearoom will be open, serving seasonal drinks and snacks.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All | £3.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Children are encouraged to attend this family-friendly event
- Meeting point
Please meet at the front door of the cottage at least 20 minutes before your planned entry time. A member of staff will greet you and lead you to the Garden Room for orientation.
- What to bring and wear
Wear warm, comfortable clothing and sturdy footwear as some of the surfaces are uneven.
- Accessibility
Please note, there are steps into ground floor of the cottage and narrow halls and doorways inside the cottage. There is also a flight of stairs up to the first floor. Changes of levels, steep and uneven steps and confined spaces within the tour route.
- Other
-If you are arriving by car, there is a pay and display carpark at the Ancient Mariner pub opposite Coleridge Cottage. This carpark is not operated by the National Trust, so charges will apply to all visitors. -This is a family-friendly event suitable for children aged 5 and over -Please arrive at least 20 minutes before your booked slot - Refreshments available: hot and cold drinks, bakes, cakes, crisps. Food and drink are only permitted in the tearoom. - Please wear sensible, flat shoes and come well wrapped up. -Tickets are non-refundable.
Upcoming events
Coleridge's 252nd Birthday: An Evening of Cheese and Poetry
Join us for an evening celebration of Coleridge's 252nd birthday on Monday, October 21st, 2024. Immerse yourself in a magical evening filled with fireside poetry readings, intimate tours, and delicious cheeseboards by candlelight.
Apple Day at Coleridge Cottage
Join us for a day of pressing and juicing the Somerset heritage varieties from Coleridge’s orchard. Sip the juice that inspired the influential poetry of its time and decorate your own containers to take home with you!