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Nature crafts: Gibside Summer of Play

Get creative with nature-inspired crafts

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Make beautiful take-home creations, look closely at nature and be inspired by leaves, twigs and creatures to inspire your creations.

Each week will be a different theme, colour and cut bird masks, design an insect, make a bird feeder or get creative with clay.

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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Join nature crafts in The Walled Garden on a sunny day and if it rains head to the Forest Room

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