Discover With Us: Craft Activities & Demonstrations
Visit the East Stables for natural crafts and demonstrations throughout the day.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Drop in to the East Stables for crafts and demonstrations centred on different themes throughout the year.
Themes:
• Tuesday 26 & Thursday 28 May: Craft friendship bracelets and send it your nearest and dearest in an origami envelope.
• Wednesday 29 July: Herb sachets and plant essence still demonstrations.
• Thursday 13 August: Wet felting flowers and woad tie dye.
• Wednesday 26 August: Handmade paper making activity for our Wintertide 2026 display and/or paper craft activity to take home.
• Saturday 12 September: Still and natural dye demonstrations for Heritage Craft Days.
• Tuesday 27 October: Willow wreaths and cordage made from plants, for our Wintertide 2026 displays. Or have a go at apple printing.
• Thursday 29 October: Paper decorations to be used in our Wintertide 2026 displays, or have a go at apple printing.
There will be craft activities suitable for all ages, 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
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Accessibility
There are accessible toilets, a changing place, tramper/wheelchair for hire (free to use, donations are welcome) and parking at the Stableyard where the activity stations are located. The crafts take place on the ground floor.
- Meeting point
The East Stables is in the Stableyard next to the Second Hand Bookshop.
- Suitability for children
Children welcome
- What to bring and wear
Please dress for the Great British weather as there are no heating or cooling facilities in the East Stables!
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