John Clare Cottage

John Clare Cottage The historic home of John Clare, poet and early environmentalist. Visit our beautiful museum, gardens and café in Helpston, PE6 7ED.

Find our opening hours on our website, linked below. Tucked away between Stamford and Peterborough lies the village of Helpston and the home of the renowned poet, John Clare. Enjoy Clare's poetry as you spend time in our beautiful grounds, redesigned with assistance from Cambridge Botanic Gardens, which contain varieties of plants which would have been seen in Clare’s time. Or try our relaxed cafe where the team will welcome you with coffee, cake, sandwiches, jacket potatoes etc. Come along and see what we have to offer.

Pop in for a pot of tea and a slice of something delicious this week 🌿Museum entry is not required to relax in our café ...
25/09/2026

Pop in for a pot of tea and a slice of something delicious this week 🌿

Museum entry is not required to relax in our café and beautiful gardens.

🎫£8.80 Museum entry with Gift Aid (£8 Standard)
🆓 FREE for Under 25s

📆Wednesdays - Sundays
🕚10:30am-3:30pm

📍Woodgate, Helpston PE6 7ED
🌐 www.clarecottage.org

Plan your visit to John Clare Cottage🌿Explore the home of poet and early environmentalist John Clare and discover the hi...
23/09/2026

Plan your visit to John Clare Cottage🌿

Explore the home of poet and early environmentalist John Clare and discover the history on your doorstep. Walk in Clare's footsteps and take a comprehensive audio tour of the historic cottage and charming village of Helpston - or relax in our peaceful gardens and breathe in nature.

Our café boasts delicious homemade treats, and our volunteers and staff are always ready to welcome you with a smile.

🎫£8.80 Museum Entry with Gift Aid (£8 Standard)
🆓FREE Admission for Under 25s

📆Wednesdays - Sundays
🕚10:30am-3:30pm

📍Woodgate, Helpston PE6 7ED
🌐 www.clarecottage.org

Discover Peterborough

Pop in for a pot of tea and a slice of something delicious this week 🌿Our amazing café staff and volunteer bakers have s...
18/09/2026

Pop in for a pot of tea and a slice of something delicious this week 🌿

Our amazing café staff and volunteer bakers have some wonderful treats in store! Like this amazing chocolate pecan cake 😋

Museum entry is not required to relax in our café and beautiful gardens.

🎫£8.80 Museum entry with Gift Aid (£8 Standard)
🆓 FREE for Under 25s

📆Wednesdays - Sundays
🕚10:30am-3:30pm

📍Woodgate, Helpston PE6 7ED
🌐 www.clarecottage.org

Writing the Rural Seasons with Nic Wilson 🍂📆Monday 12th October🕚 11am-3pm📍Clare Cottage, Helpston PE6 7EDWe're delighted...
12/09/2026

Writing the Rural Seasons with Nic Wilson 🍂

📆Monday 12th October
🕚 11am-3pm
📍Clare Cottage, Helpston PE6 7ED

We're delighted to host author and Guardian Country Diarist Nic Wilson for another inspiring workshop this October!

With Nic's guidance, participants will work on a piece of poetry or prose that explores the spirit of autumn, and will have the opportunity for support and feedback on their writing if they choose.

Take inspiration from Clare's nature poems and observe the turning of the season here at Clare Cottage🌿

Follow the link below or scan the QR code to book your place now!

🎫£60 per person
🔗https://tr.ee/Bz5cnJ

Dogwooddays

Pop in for a pot of tea and a slice of something delicious this week 🌿Museum entry is not required to relax in our café ...
11/09/2026

Pop in for a pot of tea and a slice of something delicious this week 🌿

Museum entry is not required to relax in our café and beautiful gardens.

🎫£8.80 Museum entry with Gift Aid (£8 Standard)
🆓 FREE for Under 25s

📆Wednesdays - Sundays
🕚10:30am-3:30pm

📍Woodgate, Helpston PE6 7ED
🌐 www.clarecottage.org

Discover Peterborough

How to find us 📍We're delighted to be included as a featured attraction on Discover Peterborough's new interactive map! ...
04/09/2026

How to find us 📍

We're delighted to be included as a featured attraction on Discover Peterborough's new interactive map!

🏠 Located in the village of Helpston, we are just a short twenty minute drive between Peterborough and the historic town of Stamford.

🚍 The Delaine 201 bus service runs hourly, Monday-Saturday, from both Peterborough and Stamford bus stations, and stops at the Helpston Cross just a minute away from Clare Cottage.

🚲 We are also located on the National Cycle Route 63 and the Peterborough Green Wheel cycle route, and have cycle parking facilities.

Come and retreat into nature at Clare Cottage, and discover the legacy of poet and early environmentalist, John Clare 🌿

🎫£8.80 Museum Entry with Gift Aid (£8 Standard)
🆓FREE Admission for Under 25s

📆Wednesday-Sunday
🕚11am-4pm

📍Woodgate, Helpston PE6 7ED
🌐 www.clarecottage.org

🔗www.discoverpeterborough.co.uk/360-view

Pop in for a pot of tea and something delicious this week 🌿Museum entry is not required to relax in our café and beautif...
04/09/2026

Pop in for a pot of tea and something delicious this week 🌿

Museum entry is not required to relax in our café and beautiful gardens.

🎫£8.80 Museum entry with Gift Aid (£8 Standard)
🆓 FREE for Under 25s

📆Wednesdays - Sundays
🕚11am-4pm

📍Woodgate, Helpston PE6 7ED
🌐 www.clarecottage.org



Improve your sketching and grow your creativity! 🌱We're delighted to welcome Stamford watercolour artist Karen Neale bac...
03/09/2026

Improve your sketching and grow your creativity! 🌱

We're delighted to welcome Stamford watercolour artist Karen Neale back to Clare Cottage for another relaxed and inspiring sketching workshop this September.

Anyone, at any level, wanting to draw from life is invited. All you'll need to bring is a sketchbook, pencils - and some watercolours if you'd like.

🎟️£15 per person
📆Thursday 24th September, 1-3pm
📍Clare Cottage, Helpston PE6 7EDJ

Book your place:

[email protected]
https://www.karenneale.co.uk/


Address

Woodgate
Helpston
PE67ED

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

01733 253330

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