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Come and visit the Grade 1 listed XVIth Century cottage where John Milton lived and completed "Paradise Lost" and started "Paradise regained". Three ground-floor museum rooms contain important 1st editions of John Milton's seventeenth century poetry and prose works. Amongst many unique items on display is the portrait of John Milton by Sir Godfrey Kneller.
The extraordinary career of this blind genius is vividly described for all visitors. Stroll around a well-stocked attractive garden. Free car parking adjoining. Coach parking by prior arrangement.
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Opening Times
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(2006 times)
Daily except Mondays from 1st March to 31st October; also Spring and Summer Bank Holidays. 10.00am -1.00pm & 2.00pm -6.00pm.Closed Jan, Feb, Nov and Dec. |
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Admission Charges
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(2006 prices)
Adult £3.00; Child (under 15) £1.50; Groups of 20 or more £2.00 each.
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