To celebrate the start of spring and all the beautiful weather we’ve been having Erasmus Darwin House are holding a Spring Fair & Food Festival over the weekend of 21st & 22nd of May. There will be stalls all around the House – both inside and out – selling local produce of all varieties.
A Spring Fair was held at the museum last year selling mainly locally produced crafts. This event was so successful that it was decided to make it bigger and better this year with the addition of food and drink. Alison Wallis, Manager of Erasmus Darwin House said “the museum is a wonderful venue to hold an event like this. We really enjoy seeing the House buzzing with activity and we also like to make contacts with local sellers and artists. It should be a really great weekend!”
The museum will be free to enter for the whole of the weekend and, alongside the stalls, there will also be fun activities for the family including Costume Corner, Georgian Games and the usual Erasmouse hunt – you can even have your photo taken in the Georgian sedan chair! Tours of the cellars will be running over the weekend at 1, 2 and 3pm and should be booked prior to the event as space is limited. Tickets cost £1.50 each and can be bought from reception or booked over the phone. If that wasn’t enough, you can enjoy Pimms and strawberries in the beautiful Herb Garden or a cup of tea in the Georgian tearoom.
For more information on the Spring Fair please telephone the House on 01543 306260.
