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Crafts for children in the Discovery Room at East Riddlesden Hall, West Yorkshire | © National Trust Images/Joanne Crawford

Crafts

Looking for a fun new craft project that all the family can enjoy? Whether you’re inspired to recreate a National Trust landmark or want to help the wildlife on your doorstep, follow our step-by-step craft guides to make something new.

Crafts to try this winter

Make fat cakes for birds 

Encourage birds to visit your garden or outdoor space throughout winter and early spring by making these nourishing fat cakes. They're also a great way to make use of your food scraps and yoghurt pots.

Homemade bird feeders at Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire

Build your own World Heritage Site 

Challenge yourself to build a World Heritage Site or historic place with whatever you have at home and discover the history and legends of your favourite landmark.

Making bug houses in the garden at Washington Old Hall, Tyne & Wear

How to make a bird feeder 

If you’d like to see more birds in your outdoor space, discover how you can make a simple bird feeder with just a few items and ingredients.

Making a pinecone bird feeder
Visitor watching wildlife at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, North Yorkshire

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