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Guided House Tour

Join one of our knowledgeable Visitor Assistants for an introductory guided tour of the Kettle’s Yard house.

  • 11th October 2025 - 11th October 2025
  • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Created by Jim and Helen Ede, the house combines their collection of twentieth-century art alongside furniture, textiles, ceramics and natural objects in what Jim Ede described as ‘a space, an ambience, a home’.

On this guided tour, get to know the story behind the creation of Kettle’s Yard, gain fascinating insights into some of the artworks and objects on display, and learn about the relationships between the Edes and the many artists in the collection.

Guided tours last around 45 minutes and visitors are welcome to stay and continue exploring the house after the tour finishes. Recommended age for tours is 12 years plus.

Facilities

  • Cloakroom facilities
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Did you know?

The city’s name is known around the world, but it wasn’t always called Cambridge. In the Middle Ages it was known as Grantabridge, meaning the bridge over the river Granta (one of the sources of the River Cam).