William Blake - An introduction to his seaside home
Blake's Cottage, Blakes Road, Felpham, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO22 7EE
William Blake, (1757-1827), poet, printer, engraver and artist was a key figure of the Romantic age. He challenged the rationalism and rigidity of the Enlightenment, emphasising emotion, imagination, and individualism - celebrating the power of the human spirit and the beauty of nature.
Between 1800 and 1803 William and his wife Catherine, (1762-1831), lived in a small mid 18th century agricultural labourers cottage in Felpham, Sussex. Now owned by the Blake Cottage Trust, (Charity number: 1160716), the property is currently undergoing repair, in preparation for its public opening in 2027, the 200th anniversary of Blake's death.
This tour, led by Nick Tyson from The Regency Town House in Brighton, provides the opportunity to see repairs underway and to learn a little of the couple's seaside home, in which Blake is reputed to have penned the words to the UK's unofficial national anthem 'Jerusalem'.
Note: The Regency Town House coordinates many HODs events across the city. To see our full listings or obtain information about last minute changes, go to https://www.rth.org.uk/hods25
Timings & Tours
- Tuesday 16 September:
- 11.00, 11.30, 12,00, 12.30, 13.00, 14.00, 14.30 and 15.00
Location & directions
Blake's Cottage, Blakes Road, Felpham, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO22 7EE
- Directions:
- Free parking in nearby adjacent streets
- Contact on day:
- Nick Tyson
- Telephone number:
- +441273206306
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Tickets are free, prebooking required.
- Booking contact name:
- Nick Tyson
- Booking telephone number:
- +441273206306
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/the-regency-town-house/e-ogyopv
- Alternative booking website:
- https://www.rth.org.uk/hods25
- Booking opens:
- 15 Aug 2025 12:00 PM
- Booking closes:
- 15 Sep 2025 11:00 AM
Accessibility details
Blake's Cottage is a Grade II* listed historic building of the mid 18th C. Currently, access is challenging due to steps and gradient. When repairs are concluded much of the site will be fully accessible.
Additional information
The Regency Town House coordinates many HOD's events across the city, see our full listings at https://rth.org.uk/hods25
- Max no of people per tour:
- 6
- Est. tour duration:
- 0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
