Limited guided tours of Blake Cottage

Guided tours

Discover Blake’s Felpham. Step inside Blake Cottage.

A rare glimpse inside a remarkable home

Explore the village that inspired William Blake, then step inside the cottage he shared with Catherine from 1800 to 1803. These small-group guided tours connect the Blakes’ time in Felpham with the work now being done to conserve their home.

This is a chance to see a conservation project in progress, rather than a finished visitor attraction: a rare look at the cottage as its next chapter takes shape.

£18 per person · 90 minutes · Maximum six visitors per tour

Blake Cottage in Felpham with its restored thatched roof.

Blake Cottage after roof restoration. Photograph © The Blake Cottage Trust.

Choose your tour

Book Thursday 19 November · 11 am–12.30 pm →

Book Thursday 19 November · 2–3.30 pm →

Book Sunday 6 December · 2–3.30 pm →

Book Tuesday 8 December · 11 am–12.30 pm →

Book Tuesday 8 December · 2–3.30 pm →

All tours take place in 2026. £18 per person, including any applicable VAT. Booking is securely handled by Square.

Access and safety

Blake Cottage is an active building site. Access is difficult and may not be suitable for visitors with restricted mobility. Please contact us before booking to discuss your needs.

A safety briefing and necessary protective equipment will be provided. Visitors must follow the guide’s instructions, wear the equipment supplied and stay with the group. You take part with an understanding of the risks of visiting a working building site; this does not exclude or limit the Trust’s legal responsibilities.

Full safety procedures, the joining location and other essential information will be emailed to ticket purchasers before the visit. Please use an email address you check regularly when booking.

Cancellations

Cancel by email at least seven days before your tour starts for a full ticket refund. Cancellations received less than seven days before the tour and non-attendance are not normally refundable. If the Trust cancels, you may choose a full ticket refund or an available alternative date. Your statutory rights are unaffected.

For access enquiries or cancellations, email info@blakecottage.org. Please include your booking reference when cancelling.