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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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The basics

Meeting point

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

Upcoming events

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Free activities every day at Gibside: Summer of Play 

A Summer of adventure is waiting at Gibside! Let imaginations soar, feet run wild, and creativity come to life at the Play Paradise.

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on
14 Jul to 2 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 50 other dates or times
Event

Tuesday health walk at Gibside 

A gentle guided stroll at Gibside.

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on
15 Jul to 30 Dec 2025
at
11:00 to 12:00
+ 24 other dates or times
Event

Wednesday health walk at Gibside 

Explore Gibside on a free guided walk.

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on
16 Jul to 31 Dec 2025
at
11:00 to 12:30
+ 24 other dates or times
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Guided gardening inspired poetry walk with Gateshead Libraries 

Wander Gibside's gardens with Gateshead Libraries, enjoying poetry inspired by gardening and summer flowers.

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on
17 Jul 2025
at
11:00 to 11:45