Summer of Play: Family Writing Workshops
Encourage young creatives with this family writing workshop.
- Booking advisable
- Admission applies
This walking writing workshop is the perfect space to encourage young creatives to get inspiration for their writing from nature. Take a short walk in the formal garden, surrounded by beautiful summer colour and let the words flow from pen to paper in this guided writing workshop.
Suitable for children aged 10 and up.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
For non-members of the National Trust, or visitors without a general admission ticket to the House and Gardens, the Wider Estate admission fees apply:
• Adult: £6.00
• Child: £3.00
• Family (2 adults, 2 children): £15.00
• Family (1 adult, 2 children): £9.00
Times
The basics
- Booking number
Call 0344 249 1895
- Accessibility
Accessible parking is at the front of the car park with an accessible W.C., baby change, and changing places.
- Meeting point
Please meet at Visitor Reception
- Suitability for children
Children over 10 welcome
- What to bring and wear
Please bring a pen/notebook/hat/water/suncream/raincoat/appropriate clothing for the weather & please wear suitable shoes for walking.
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