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October 2019
Halloween at Erasmus Darwin House
Join us for family fun in our cellars and enjoy some traditional Halloween games. Children £1 - accompanying adults free The house will also be open from 11am to 4pm with a pumpkin trail. There will be a tea room from 12 noon to 2pm in the lunar room. We will also have a children's ghost story at 3pm.
Find out more »Halloween Cellar Tour
Join us for a tour of the cellars and learn what they were used for when Erasmus Darwin lived and worked at the house. Tickets £3
Find out more »Autumn Rag Wreath Craft Class
Join us to learn how to create a beautiful rag wreath. All materials supplied together with tea/coffee and biscuits. No experience necessary. Booking essential.
Find out more »Friends of Erasmus Darwin House Bridge Club
Join the 'Friends' at their fortnightly bridge club. £3.50 For details please call Jayne on 01543 253326
Find out more »November 2019
The Many Faces of Erasmus Darwin
Join us for Museums at Night and find out more about Erasmus Darwin by meeting some of the people who knew him. Mrs Inge, whose son William was treated by Erasmus and survived, despite being declared "in the hands of God" by Dr Wilkes of Willenhall. John Lunn, the servant, with tales to tell of dissections. Doctor Small, friend and fellow member of the Lunar Society. Mary Parker, mistress of Erasmus, initially employed to look after his son after the…
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