John Clare Cottage, Cafe, Shop and Beautiful Garden
104 Reviews
- FridayClosed
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
- Monday10.00 am–2.30 pm
- TuesdayClosed
- WednesdayClosed
- Thursday10.00 am–2.30 pm
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+441733253330
Woodgate, Helpston, Peterborough PE6 7ED
Hours
- FridayClosed
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
- Monday10.00 am–2.30 pm
- TuesdayClosed
- WednesdayClosed
- Thursday10.00 am–2.30 pm
Features
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kids
Recommended Reviews
Gill
11.03.2024
John Clare Cottage, Cafe, Shop and Beautiful Garden
Very informative and interesting collection telling about the life of this Northamptonshire poet set the cottage that was his home for the first part of his life. Well laid out with audio and printed guide to take around the cottage and the lovely peaceful garden. Delicious homemade food in the cafe and friendly helpful staff on hand. A walk around the village and a visit to the church and graveyard are an added pleasure, with accompanying map and details pertaining to John Clare's time in the village.
Becky Burt
28.02.2024
John Clare Cottage, Cafe, Shop and Beautiful Garden
We had our wedding blessing in the garden here in June and it was everything we hoped it would be. Zoe and Sharon were super helpful leading up to the day, very communicative and friendly. On the day itself they were so helpful and everything went off without any problems. Very happy!
Michael Addis
05.02.2024
John Clare Cottage, Cafe, Shop and Beautiful Garden
This was an excellent meal with very friendly staff who were very helpful. The whole experience was great and were able to eat outside in the sun. The museum is very compact but we'll laid out and very informative. Be aware that going upstairs is very steep and it is a very low ceilinged cottage. Helpston village is really beautiful and a visit to John Clare' s grave is recommended.
Nick Bryan
29.01.2024
John Clare Cottage, Cafe, Shop and Beautiful Garden
Without getting too pretentious, this short visit has helped me to bring the external problems of life back out where they belong, and not stuck within. John Clare's sufferings continue to be a means of solace to some of us now.The exhibiting is straightforward, and not so long as to make the visitor get fatigued by the experience. The staff provided friendly, prompt service, and the atmosphere was quite cosy too.
Jon Clynch
26.12.2023
John Clare Cottage, Cafe, Shop and Beautiful Garden
Finally got around to visiting here! Took advantage of a Christmas craft fair that was being held there. Would love to go back and visit when it's empty as it's a lovely place, very tastefully renovated and with a homely and cozy atmosphere. There's a neat little cafe that looks a brilliant place to grab a coffee and cake in the summer. There's a small cottage garden out the back and a large dovecote that's been beautifully restored. Really enjoyed our visit and will return again soon.
stephen mudie
22.12.2023
John Clare Cottage, Cafe, Shop and Beautiful Garden
John Clare was born in the village. There are lots of things about him in the village about him. Really nice place to have a coffee.
Ann Green
17.12.2023
John Clare Cottage, Cafe, Shop and Beautiful Garden
Super place to visit.The Pantaloons' outdoor performance of Alice in Wonderland, was, as always with The Pantaloons, entertaining, amusing and a brill evening out.
Sandy McPhoenix
17.12.2023
John Clare Cottage, Cafe, Shop and Beautiful Garden
The best scones you've ever tasted and John Clare's simple life - his struggle with himself, his relationship with nature, his daily life in a thatched cottage in an English village - recreated for you to imagine him living, breathing, writing where you are standing.
Graham Jeffery
17.12.2023
John Clare Cottage, Cafe, Shop and Beautiful Garden
Really excellent place to look round and get an insight into the life and times of poet John Clare. With a nice garden and super coffee shop all staffed by friendly helpful people, the coffee is superb and we fully recommend the carrot cake. Well worth a visit.
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Woodgate, Helpston, Peterborough PE6 7ED
John Clare Cottage, Cafe, Shop and Beautiful Garden