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Spring into Crafting

Get creative during the Festival of Blossom with our family-friendly craft activities.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Pop over to Castlefield Viaduct and add some petals to our blossom tree to celebrate the arrival of spring. We'll have origami flowers to create and even some very special make-your-own flower fairies.

Times

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895 No tickets required, just drop in.

Suitability

Children are very welcome and there are activities for them.

Meeting point

The Castlefield Viaduct Event Space.

What to bring and wear

Weather appropriate clothing.

Accessibility

The Viaduct event space is accessible by ramp, there are accessible toilets and the Viaduct is accessible by lift from Deansgate Castlefield Metrolink Stop. A hearing loop is active.

Upcoming events

Event

Pieces of Blossom Artwork 

We’ve been working with local community groups to create a series of blossom inspired artwork.

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on
2 May to 18 May 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 16 other dates or times
Event

Around the World in Ten Trees 

Meeting at Manchester's Garden in the Sky, join Anne Beswick for a guided walk the streets of the city and spend time noticing the trees, old and new, that have enhanced and decorated our environment.

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on
4 May 2025
at
11:00 to 12:30
Event

Trees – A Tale of The Rootkin 

Join us at the Castlefield Viaduct for the public dress rehearsal of TREES – A Tale of The Rootkin. Brought to you by Things That Go On Things, the National Forest and The League of Curiosity.

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on
10 May 2025
at
12:00 to 12:20
+ 2 other dates or times
Event

Stories in Bloom: NOMA to Castlefield Viaduct 

Join us for a writing workshop that uses a guided walk through Manchester’s best blossom sites as inspiration with Oak & Pen.

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on
11 May 2025
at
11:00 to 14:00