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Summer of Play - Maritime family crafting

Climb aboard for a sea-sational family craft session!

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Little sailors and their grown-up crew are invited to dive into hands-on activities, unleash your creativity, and make treasures to take home. Craft some colourful sea creatures and nautical masterpieces. There is fun on the horizon for everyone, every Monday and Tuesday throughout the school holidays, drop in anytime from 11-3pm. No crafts on Monday 31st August 2026

You do not need to find any ships gold for this activity as it is completely free. Car Park charges and garden admission charges apply unless an NT member. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

So hoist the anchor, gather your crew and set sail on a creative adventure

Times

The basics

Accessibility

Ramped access into Stable 6 for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Cobbles lead up to the Stables around the courtyard.

Meeting point

X marks the spot at Stable 6 in the courtyard near the cafe.

What to bring and wear

All crew mates must wear clothes they are happy to craft in.

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