Is your birthday February 12th? And are you aged eight to 16? 

If so, you're invited to apply for a special birthday treat at Charles Darwin's birthplace - Mount House - on the morning of your birthday, February 12th, 2024. 

You'll have a private tour of the house and see where the great man was born and spend his childhood studying the natural world around him, in the beautiful grounds of Mount House in Shrewsbury. 

There are six places up for grabs. All you have to do to apply is to write a paragraph about why you like sharing your birthday with Charles Darwin. 

Send your application to darwinbirthday@gmail.com before January 26th, 2024. 

*Six successful applicants will be notified and sent further details on January 29th, 2024.

The winners must be accompanied by an adult who will provide original evidence of the birth date.