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?

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