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Specialist Crafts Centre Open Day

The Specialist Crafts Centre at Clumber Park is a recognised centre of excellence for the provision of crafts skills. Usually closed to the public, enjoy this rare opportunity to go behind the scenes and meet team.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Join the Specialist Crafts team as they share with visitors their passion for heritage preservation.

Enjoy workshop tours, experience live demonstrations and meet the joiners, stone masons, blacksmiths and roofing & building experts behind the fascinating projects carried out by the National Trust team.

There will also be interactive joinery actvities for all ages (first-come, first-served).

Joinery workshop tours will take place at 10.00, 11.00, 12.00 & 14.00.

The Centre can be found opposite the entrance to the main visitor car park in Cow Pastures.

Free event, no booking required, admission into the park applies.

Closed toe shoes must be worn to enter the Centre.

The next Open Day will take place on Wednesday 17 September.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

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

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The basics

Meeting point

The event takes place at the Specialist Crafts Centre which can be found opposite the entrance to the main visitor car park in Cow Pastures.

What to bring and wear

Closed toe shoes must be worn to enter the Centre.

Contact info

Clumber Programming and Partnerships Team

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