Summer of Play - Wednesday Workshops
Get creative this summer and make something amazing! Join us in the barn on Wednesdays during Summer of Play for a hands-on workshop where you can create your very own kite, magical bubble wand, or woodland tree spirit. Drop in and get making!
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Step into the barn and let your imagination run wild at our Wednesday Workshops this summer.
Each week you can have a go at a different nature-inspired craft.
Will you design a colourful kite ready to soar through the sky?
Create a bubble wand for making spectacular bubbles?
Or bring a friendly woodland tree spirit to life?
Our workshops are a chance to get crafty, try something new, and have fun with family and friends.
There'll be plenty of materials provided, and our volunteers will be on hand to help you get started.
A suggested donation of £1 per crafter. No booking required – simply turn up and join in on the day.
3 sessions will run for an hour every Wednesday: - 11 - midday - 12.30pm - 1.30pm - 2pm - 3pm
(Apart from Wednesday 5 August when the science lab is on instead.)
15 spaces for crafters per hour, each crafter can be accompanied by up to 2 others.
If one session is full then spend your time having fun with all the other free Summer of Play activities, or stop in the cafe for an ice cream and come back for the next one!
Come along and be part of the Summer of Play adventure!
Times
The basics
- Accessibility
Tinkley Gate Carpark has accessible parking spaces where blue badge holders park for free and a drop-off zone in front of the cafe front door. The cafe has a power assisted front door and an accessible toilet. For more information on accessibility at Tinkley Gate visit the access article: "accessibility at Woodchester Park," available on our webpage.
- Meeting point
Meet in the barn, round the back of Tinkley Gate Café. The main carpark is less than 200m from the cafe entrance: Tinkley Gate Carpark TInkley Lane Nympsfield GL10 3UH
- Suitability for children
This event is great for children and families, though everyone is welcome.
- What to bring and wear
The barn area is covered but open on one side so please wear clothing suitable for the weather. A walk may be part of your crafting experience so wear suitable shoes for a short walk.
- Other
Tinkley Gate National Trust Carpark can be found at what3words:///confident.request.certified Parking is free for members, £4 for non-members.
Upcoming events
Summer Evenings at Tinkley Gate
Join us on Fridays and Saturdays throughout July for evening openings. Play board and lawn games, enjoy walks, have pizza and new sundaes with our "dessert club" offer in a relaxing environment with views over the Stroud valleys. Gates close at 8pm.
Art workshop: Plein Air at Tinkley Gate with Rose-Marie MJ
Meet at Tinkley Gate and join local artist Rose-Marie MJ for a wander around the Tinkley Gate landscape before settling down for a sketch - materials and en plein air advice included. No experience necessary.
Summer of Play at Tinkley Gate
Summer of Play is back at Tinkley Gate! From 18 July - 31 August there'll be free, family-friendly activities on every day.
Walk With Us - Walking the Trust10
Looking to get active in nature, explore more of the landscape, or meet new people? Join a free, guided group-walk as part of the new 'Walk With Us' series at Woodchester Park.