Decorate a Christmas Crown
Bring your little princes and princesses to decorate a gold crown with festive stickers and gems and then go to see the decorations based on the legends of King Arthur.
- Booking not needed
- Admission applies
Bring your little princes and princesses to decorate a gold crown with festive stickers and gems and then go to see the decorations based on the legends of King Arthur. This activity will be taking place in the church, where there is a beautiful Christmas tree to see too. Wrap up warm! It's chilly and pretty. 11am-2pm. Please pay on arrival before you go to the church. £1.50 per crown and normal admission prices apply. Please be aware that to get to the church you need to cross a road.
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The basics
- Accessibility
There is a ramp up into the church. The church is accessed over uneven outdoor ground which can be muddy. The church is accessed over a public road.
- Meeting point
Start your day at Visitor Reception, where you can pay for the activity. Then take your receipt to the church to do join in.
- Suitability for children
This is aimed at families.
- What to bring and wear
Wrap up warm. The church is chilly. Also it is accessed across the paddock which can be wet and muddy so please wear suitable outdoor winter footwear.
- Other
Please dress for the weather. Please pay on arrival. Assistance Dogs only inside the church.
Upcoming events
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