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Hands on history: children's conservation workshops

Aimed at kids, learn about the tricks and tools of conservation and get hands on with some of the techniques.

  • Booking essential
  • Admission applies

Led by a member of the Collections and House team, they'll be holding a two sessions every Tuesday throughout August.

The morning sessions are aimed for children between 6-11 years old, and the afternoon sessions for 12-16 years old.

Each session will share what the Conservation team do and why they do it, a demonstration on handling and cleaning and then a chance to handle different types of object and have a go at some conservation cleaning using the tips and tricks.

The workshops are free but spaces are limited to 8 children per workshop, so booking essential. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Child Plus accompanying adult£0.00
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The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Children are very welcome when accompanied by an adult.

Meeting point

The workshop will take place in the House Kitchen.

Accessibility

The House Kitchen is on the ground floor of the house, accessible via the rear entrance.

Other

If visiting Greenway by car, you'll need to book parking in advance through the website.

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