Past Events
March 2023
Mother’s Day Tour and Tea – FULLY BOOKED
Treat someone special to a tour of Erasmus Darwin House and a cream tea to celebrate Mother's Day? The tour of the house will begin at 11am followed by a cream tea in our beautiful pop up tea room, using vintage china and served by costumed staff. Numbers are limited so booking is essential FULLY BOOKED
Find out more »April 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
Find out more »Easter Children’s Craft Activities
Children's Easter themed craft activities will be available in the museum today from 11am to 3pm. Activities are free - normal admission charge to the museum applies.
Find out more »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,…
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