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April 2023
House Tour
Join us for a tour of Darwin House and learn more about Erasmus Darwin and the Lunar Society. Tour lasts approx 1 hour. Pre booking recommended as spaces are limited. Tickets can be combined with a visit to the museum - 50% discount on admission fee. Book tickets here
Find out more »May 2023
The Royals at Lichfield
To celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III, join Lichfield tour guide, historian and author Jono Oates, to hear the fascinating story of Royal visits to Lichfield in the wonderful setting of the Lunar Room at Erasmus Darwin House. From Richard II to Edward VII and from Queen Victoria to Queen Elizabeth II, discover how much wine was drunk in the Cathedral Close in Christmas 1397, and find out exactly what caused Queen Victoria to ‘not be amused’ in 1840,…
Find out more »Cellar Tour
See part of the house that is normally closed to the public, on this interesting cellar tour. Please note: the cellar floor is uneven and accessed by a series of steps. It is therefore unsuitable for those with mobility issues. Book tickets here
Find out more »A Perfect Paradise: Shaping Shugborough
A member of Shugborough’s garden team will take you on a journey to discover the history of the estate, and how they honour, conserve, share, champion and enhance Shugborough, together with their future plans. After a short break for tea/coffee members of Erasmus Darwin House Garden Team will take you on a tour of the award winning herb garden. book tickets here
Find out more »June 2023
Cellar Tour
See part of the house that is normally closed to the public, on this interesting cellar tour. Please note: the cellar floor is uneven and accessed by a series of steps. It is therefore unsuitable for those with mobility issues. Book tickets here
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