Nature crafts: Summer of Play
Get sticky with sticks and muddy with mud.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Join us for a weekly burst of creativity with nature‑themed crafts that change every session. Little makers can get stuck into muddy art, sculpt clay animals, build journey sticks or even make a bird feeder to take home. Each week brings something new to discover, inspired by the outdoors.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Meeting point
At the craft table in the Walled Garden, or if the weather decides to be drizzly, we'll move to the Forest Room (beside the Pizza Pit and behind the Marketplace restrooms).
- Suitability for children
All ages welcome.
Upcoming events
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