Throughout the year we hold many Special Events based around themes taken from the life and times of Mrs Smith.

Special activities can sometimes be organised for a school party group visit to add some fun to any history curriculum.

A popular event is the Rag Rug Workshop - pegging together a rug for the floor from scraps of old material. Visit the Rag Rug Page to see the projects.

Our Victorian Washdays have proved very popular with children dressing up and making do with the old dolly tub and mangle and bags of 'blue' that were the height of technology - finishing up with hanging everything on the cottage washing line!
You can see the result on the WashDay Page

We are particularly active around Christmas time with the cottage decorated the old-fashioned way, a visit by Santa to our Christmas Grotto and hot mince pies from the old range!

All events are at the Cottage, 3, East Road, Navenby unless otherwise noted.
The Church Hall is behind St. Peter's Church along the Catwalk footpath off Church Lane.
The Museum Office is second on the right along North Lane.

Please note that children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult for all events and visits to the cottage.

Booking is recommended for some events. Please click the link to send your booking request.

Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th 10.00am to 4.00pm
Extended opening for the Discover Greater Lincoln Weekend.
The Cottage will be open from 10.00am and entry is FREE!

EVERY Saturday and Sunday in April 1.00pm - 4.00pm
A grand Children's Easter Egg Hunt
Find the hidden eggs and win a prize!
Normal entry - £2.00 per adult plus £1.50 per child for easter egg hunt

Wednesday 11th April 10.00am - 12.00 noon
A Rag Rug Workshop
St. Peters Church Hall, Cat Walk, Navenby
Come along and learn how to make a Rag Rug!
Tools and materials supplied for the day and also available to purchase.
Refreshments included. No booking required.
Adults £3.00, children £1.00

Friday 18th May 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Part of the BBC 'Museums at Night' programme

Hear stroies by the fireside, see rag-rug making, taste old-fashioned sweets and sample tarditional Lincolnshire treats.
Adults £4.00 - children £2.00 Booking Essential

Sunday 3rd June 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Big Royal Jubilee Lunch & Fund Day
Royal Cold Buffet Lunch.
Lots of optional activities including a Royal Treasure Hunt and a Royal Quiz.
Lunch and Tour £4.00. Tour only £2.00. Booking essential

Thursday 7th June 2.00pm - 4.30pm
Fun Victorian Childhood Experience
Begin at Mrs Smith's Cottage - dressing up, toys, games and other activities and ending with a Victorian Jubilee street party.
Children £2.50. Booking Advised

Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th July
10.00am - 12 noon and 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Children's Old Fashioned Washdays
Have a fun time washing clothes with a dolly tub and mangle!
£2.00 per child including refreshments

Wednesday 22nd 10.00am - 12 noon
Rag Rug Workshop
St. Peters Church Hall, Catwalk, Navenby
Come along and learn how to make a Rag Rug
Adults £3.00 Children £1.00 including refreshments
Tools and materials provided on the day and available for sale.

Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th 1.00pm to 4.00pm
Lincolnshire Free Weekend
A special Trade and Travel theme for all museums in Lincolnshire.
Entry will be FREE each day

Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th 1.00pm - 4.00pm
The Big Draw
At the Museum Office, 4, North Lane, Navenby
Come and have a go at painting! Demonstrations and competitions!
Materials provided.
Adults & Children £2.00. No Booking required

Friday 26th 6.00pm and again at 7.30pm
A 1 hour Ghost Walk around Navenby
Begin at the Cottage
Adults £2.00, Children £1.00 Booking advised

Wednesday 31st 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Set the Scene for Halloween
Come and make your costume and get your face Painted ready for tonight!
Museum Office, 4, North lane Navenby
£3.00 per child

Friday 16th 1.00pm - 5.00pm and 6.00pm - 9.00pm
Children in Need at the Cottage
Come and enjoy a range of fun activities and help us raise money for Children in Need!
No Booking required. FREE entry

Saturday 1st 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Traditional Christmas Decorations
Come and see the cottage decorated for Christmas in the old fashioned way
£2.00 adults children free. No Booking required

Sunday 2nd 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Tour the Cottage and enjoy
Hot mince pies straight from the range
£2.00 adults, children free. No Booking required

Wednesday 5th 6.00pm - 9.00pm
Enchanted Evening at the Museum
Experience the twinkle and magic of the Cottage lit up for Christmas and enjoy Christmas games and activities!
Adults £3.00 children £1.50 including glass of wine.fruit juice/tea or coffee and a mince pie

Friday 7th 7.00pm - 10.00pm
Christmas Fun Evening
St. Peters Church Hall, Cat Walk, Navenby
Live band, supper, wine and raffle included
£10.00 per person. Advance Booking essential

Saturday 8th 10.00am - 12 noon and 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Christmas Grotto
Bring the children to visit Father Christmas in the Cottage. Children can have their photograph taken with Santa and receive a small gift.
Adults free, £2.50 per child. No Booking required