Welcome to John Clare Cottage!
The historic home of John Clare – poet and early environmentalist
Our beautiful heritage site boasts
a fascinating museum
a welcoming community café
gift shop
and gardens
Everyone is welcome. Entry to the museum, housed in Clare’s former home, is ticketed — but the café, shop, and gardens are free to enjoy.
VOLUNTEER OPEN AFTERNOON
Come and find out about volunteering at John Clare Cottage, Helpston!
Discover the array of ways you can support our charming and dynamic heritage site — from baking to archive work, gardening to DIY, social media to developing our children’s offer… there’s something for everyone
Sunday 24th May
3–4.30pm
Enjoy a FREE museum tour, cake and tea , and meet members of our volunteer team and staff.
We’d love to welcome you!
Would you like to know about volunteering with us?