Gore Place is a welcoming place for people of all ages. Below are some features of the estate particularly suited for families with young children.
Puppet Playtime is great for kids ages 3-4 and is offered on select Tuesday afternoons and Wednesday mornings. Babywearing tours are offered on select Wednedsay mornings. Visit our What's On page to register for an upcoming event.
Gore Place also offers birthday party rental opportunities and hosts numerous family-friendly festivals throughout the year, including Sheapsheering.
Explore the Grounds for Free
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Say hello to our Leicester Longwool sheep. Visit the farmyard to see the sheep, goats, chickens, ducks, and guinea hens.
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Visit the Story Trail. The Story Trail features a new book each season. Watch for books in multiple translations! Current book: Ragweed's Farm Dog Handbook, written and illustrated by Anne Vittur Kennedy. The first page of the book is located beside the museum's main parking lot (52 Gore Street).
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Lounge on the Lawn. Bring a blanket and have a picnic, do some arts and crafts, or play one of these historical games (PDF). Please carry out any trash.
Low-Cost Activities
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Explore with a Take-A-Walk Backpack. Each backpack contains guided history and STEAM activities geared towards ages 3-12 (with adult support).To rent a backpack, ring the bell at the Mansion and be prepared to leave an ID or similar collateral until you return the bag. Backpack rental is $5/hour, or check with your library to see if they participate in a library pass program. Hours are Mon-Fri, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sat, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Puppet Show admission and Mansion Tour admission is $5 with a library pass from a participating library.
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