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May Half Term Family Crafts - Make a clay hedgehog

This May Half Term, bring along the family to have a go at our nature-themed craft activity.

  • Booking not needed
  • Admission applies

Join us at Wightwick Manor and Gardens on Wednesday 27 May, 11am–3pm for a special family craft session inspired by nature. Create your very own air-dry clay hedgehog, complete with spines made from willow grown right here at Wightwick - take home a little piece of the gardens with you!

Celebrate the beauty of the natural world by using organic materials to craft something unique, while enjoying a relaxed, creative day outdoors.

£2 per crafter, normal admission costs apply, no booking required. Please note, that children must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult. Please bring cash (change preferred please!) to pay for craft activity as we will not have the facility to take card payments at the activity area, thank you.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All per crafter£2.00
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The basics

Suitability

Suitable for families

Meeting point

After you have checked in at our Visitor Reception, they will direct you to our crafting gazebo.

What to bring and wear

Please note that this event will be outdoors, so please dress appropriately for the weather of the day.

Accessibility

Our outdoor craft area is located in a step-free area of the site (this may be hard standing or a flat grassed area depending on the weather of the day).

Other

No booking required. Please note that if the weather is very bad, some of the activities may be changed and an alternative activity offered. £2 per crafter, normal admission costs apply, no booking required. Please bring cash (change preferred please!) to pay for activities as we will not have the facility to take card payments at the activity area.

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