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Nature Craft Workshop

Spider web, stick man, or a leaf bracelet! What autumnal masterpiece will you choose to make this half term? Suitable for children aged 5-12.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event (admission applies)

Join us for a fun-filled family session where you’ll get hands-on with natural materials to make your own creations. Activities include:

• Crafting a spider’s web using willow and wool

• Making a pine cone bird feeder to take home

• Creating your own stick man or a beautiful leaf bracelet

This event encourages creativity, outdoor play, and a love for nature. All children must be accompanied by an adult during the session.

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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The basics

Booking details

Call N/A Please secure your space at Visitor Reception upon arrival as there are limited spaces.

Suitability

The nature craft workshop is suitable for ages 5-12.

Meeting point

This event takes place at the East Stables, please secure your space at Visitor Reception when you arrive.

What to bring and wear

Please wrap up warm! This event takes place indoors but there are no heating facilities in the East Stables.

Accessibility

The East Stables is on the ground floor, there is accessible parking located towards the front of the car park. There are also accessible facilities and a Changing Places Toilet.

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