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Davy's Birthday - Candlelit Champagne Tour

6 Dowry Square, Bristol, BS8 4SH
1 hr 15 mins
Culture

On 17 December 1778, Humphry Davy was born. On the night of his 248th birthday, we'll be raising a glass to celebrate in the house where he made his name. Join the owner for a candlelit tour of the Pneumatic Institution – the Georgian townhouse where the young Davy conducted his notorious laughing-gas experiments – and its remarkable cast of characters: Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Thomas Beddoes, Robert Southey, Peter Mark Roget and Thomas Wedgwood among them.

Afterwards, warm mince pies and conversation in the parlour, and a final chance to put your questions to the owner.

Arrival from 7.30pm. Approx end time 8.45pm (guide only). Champagne and mince pies included. Places strictly limited to 20. This is an evening event for adults (18+).

Please note: This event involves stairs.

Age restrictions: 18+

Adult (18+) £35

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Thu, 17 Dec 19:30 - 20:45
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How to get there

6 Dowry Square, Bristol, BS8 4SH

Facilities

  • Toilets

On the day

Getting here: We're at 6 Dowry Square, Hotwells, a 20-minute walk from Bristol city centre along Hotwell Road, with regular buses stopping nearby. On-street parking nearby is metered until 7pm and free afterwards. Spaces on and around the square can be limited. Alternative parking includes South Green Street, Albemarle Row, Granby Hill, or Clifton Vale. We recommend arriving on foot or by public transport where possible.

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Change of plans? You can easily rebook the next available slot up to 7 days before your experience.
How to get a refund
Can't make it? We understand things happen! You can cancel and get a full refund up to 7 days before your experience.
Please note that this refund policy does not apply to gift bookings. You may reschedule your gift if outside the time period stated above. Please note that Yuup gift cards are valid for redemption for 12 months, and if not redeemed by this date, you will get a Yuup credit added to your Yuup account equivalent to the unspent value of the Yuup gift card less a Yuup administration fee of 20%.

You'll be hosted by

James

James is an antique dealer and publisher who owns and lives in Davy's House. His converging interests include Georgian buildings, neuroscience, metaphysics and psychedelics.

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Available dates

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Thu, 17 Dec 19:30 - 20:45
20 places left