Join in for a family evening of Halloween fun as you explore Dr Johnson's House at night.

Hunt for black cats on all four floors and match up some ghostly words with their definitions.

Enjoy a glass of punch and learn more about 18th century medicine, did you know that Johnson's servant Francis Barber, trained as an apothecary?

Come along to find out more!

Dr Johnson's House is a charming 300-year-old townhouse, nestled amongst a maze of courts and alleys in the historic City of London.  Samuel Johnson, the writer and wit, lived and worked here in the middle of the eighteenth century, compiling his great Dictionary of the English Language in the Garret. 

Today, the House is open to the public with a collection relating to Johnson, a research library, restored interiors and a wealth of original features. Often described by visitors as a hidden gem, 17 Gough Square is a tranquil spot in the midst of the bustling City.