​What’s On

  • July 2026

    Sherlock Holmes & The Hound of the Baskervilles 

    Thursday 2nd July
    Doors 18:15 - Performance 19:00

    How can one show possibly contain so much action and adventure? Elementary, my dear!

    The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company present a brand-new riff on the fiendishly famous case. 

    Features live music, audience interaction and more mystery than you can shake a magnifying glass at. 

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  • July 2026

    John Clare Poetry Tour

    Sunday 5nd July
    11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    Enjoy the idyllic surroundings of John Clare Cottage with an audio guided tour of the museum and gardens. A delicious lunch, included in the ticket price, will then be served. 

    The afternoon continues with a poetry walk around Helpston village, led by Stamford Sights and Secrets Tours in collaboration with local Stamford poets.

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  • July 2026

    John Clare Festival Folk Night

    Friday 10 July
    7.00pm–10.30pm BYOB

    As part of the John Clare Festival, and in partnership with our friends at the John Clare Society, join us for an evening of traditional acoustic music and folk songs at John Clare Cottage. Bring an instrument, a song, or simply come along to listen and enjoy the atmosphere. A relaxed and welcoming celebration of folk music in the heart of Helpston.

  • July 2026

    Meet the John Clare Cottage Team

    Saturday 11th July 
    9.30 am 

    Enjoy pastries, coffee and tea on the house whilst meeting with staff, volunteers and trustees and learning about the developing work and ambitions of the John Clare Trust.

     

  • July 2026

    Beauvale Recorders

    Saturday 11th July 
    12:00 

    Music inspired by Clare in the gardens

     

     

  • July 2026

    Family Drop-In Workshop

    Saturday 11th July
    2.00pm–4.00pm

    Celebrate local heritage and wildlife, past and present! Make a wildlife flag, add a stitch to our "Victorian" farmer's smock, and discover some of the fascinating stories of the land between Helpston and Maxey, once known as Westings Meadow. Part of the John Clare Festival.

    Suitable for families with children. Stitching activity will suit most children aged 6+, with drawing activities also available.

    Childen must be accompanied at all times.

    FREE EVENT no need to book. All materials provided

  • August 2026

    Twelfth Night 

    Thursday 20th August
    Doors 18:15 - Performance 19:00

    Get in a fight. Cross-dress. Throw on some yellow stockings. Love can make you do the funniest things…! 

    The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company present their own brand of Shakespearean mayhem in the Bard's comedy of fools, duels and dual identities.

    Family-friendly fun with live music and audience participation.

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