Everlasting table runner workshop

Create a beautiful everlasting wreath using a selection of dried flowers, foliage and natural materials inspired by the colours and textures of winter at Godolphin.

The workshops take place in the entrance hall of Godolphin House.

Break with tea, coffee and mince pies (included in ticket price).

You can book your tickets here at £40 per person.

Workshop dates:

Tuesday 8 December: 10.30-1pm and 1.30pm-4pm

Festive tea towel workshop

Create your own hand-printed tea towel inspired by the festive season. Whether kept as a keepsake or given as a thoughtful handmade gift, this workshop is a unique addition to your Christmas festivities.

The workshops take place in the entrance hall of Godolphin House.

Break with tea, coffee and mince pies (included in ticket price).

You can book your tickets here at £40 per person.

Workshop dates:

Tuesday 15 December: 10.30-1pm and 1.30pm-4pm

Making festive jewellery 

Join Anna Pope for a morning making a botanical bracelet, inspired by the beautiful Godolphin gardens. Learn how to use a wooden loom to weave seed pods, beads and other botanical materials onto linen thread and how to finish them off with a secure metal fastening.

The workshops take place in the entrance hall of Godolphin House.

Break with tea, coffee and mince pies (included in ticket price).

You can book your tickets here at £40 per person.

Workshop dates:

Wednesday 9 December, 10.00-12.00

Wreath making workshop

Try your hand at making an all natural Christmas wreath using willow and materials foraged from Godolphin gardens. Learn how to create a beautiful natural wreath using a loom method with a willow frame and natural twine, to weave dried plants gathered from Godolphin gardens and other natural Christmas decorations.

The workshops take place in the entrance hall of Godolphin House.

Break with tea, coffee and mince pies (included in ticket price).

You can book your tickets here at £30 per person.

Workshop dates:

Wednesday 16 December, 10.00-12.00

Candle and lip balm making in Godolphin House

Come and join our resident bee keeper and make your own bees wax candles using wax harvested from her hives and take away your festive creations to give as gifts or enjoy for yourself! Watch her demonstration on making other bees wax products that you can make at home. Workshops take place in the entrance hall of Godolphin House.

Workshop dates:

Wednesday 9 December: 1pm-3pm
Wednesday 16 December: 1pm-3pm  

You can book your tickets here at £30 per person.

Christmas crafts and activities in the orchard

Create your own Christmas decoration with natural or recycled materials in the Cider House and either take it home with you or help decorate the Cider House Christmas tree.

Cosy-up in the book nook and read a story or explore the winter landscape of the woodlands surrounding Godolphin.  In the orchard there will be a range of festive activities to help keep warm.

Tinsel10

Join the festive, free and fun Tinsel10 trail run around Godolphin estate on Sunday 20 December. Christmas fancy dress welcome and be sure to come prepared for a muddy route. Post-run hot drinks & festive treats available from the Piggery cafe.

Winter Stroll Around Godolphin 

No trip to Godolphin is complete without an exploration of the countryside which surrounds it. Pop on your thick jumpers, hats and winter boots and head to the countryside to enjoy a winter walk around the wider estate of Godolphin. 

With over 500 acres of diverse countryside, you can take in the views from the summit of Godolphin Hill where on a clear day you can see two coastlines, stroll through ancient mining landscape in Godolphin Woods or venture along and enjoy the tranquility of the River Hayle. Wherever you choose to explore, the diversity and wildlife of the Cornish countryside is never far away from Godolphin this Christmas.