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Summer art & craft workshops

As part of our big Summer of Play, come and get creative with some seaside-themed art & crafts during the holidays.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Every Wednesday during Summer of Play, you can have a go at some craft activities on East Lawn. Come and find us under the tipis - you can drop by at any time between 11am and 3pm.

Wednesday 23 July – Decorate a shell

Wednesday 30 July – Puppet making

Wednesday 6 August – Paper windmills

Wednesday 13 August – Sand sculpture workshops (£6 per child, see 'Upcoming Events' page to book)

Wednesday 20 August – Sand art

Wednesday 27 August – Pirate hat making

All of the Wednesday workshops (except for 13 August which is led externally) are free to take part in. No booking required and normal admission to Anglesey Abbey applies.

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Prices

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Aimed at children.

Meeting point

Under the tipis on East Lawn, where all of the Summer of Play activities are taking place. East Lawn is just a few minutes' walk from the visitor centre.

What to bring and wear

Bring some clothes you don't mind your children potentially getting a bit messy as they have a go at the arts and crafts available.

Accessibility

East Lawn is a grassy area. You can access the tipis either directly via the lawn or via the hard-standing path along the Winter Walk followed by a little stretch of grass to get to the tipis.

Contact info

Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill

Upcoming events

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at
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on
19 Jul to 10 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 11:00
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Exhibition: Tailoring an Image 

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on
19 Jul to 31 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 16:00
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Unmissable Anglesey 

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on
21 Jul to 29 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 12:00
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