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February Half-Term - Family Crafts

We're celebrating National Nest Box week this February half term, with bird-themed crafts at the Moorland Discovery Centre. Suitable for children aged 4-11.

  • Booking essential

Get creative this February half term at the Moorland Discovery Centre as you try your hand at crafts celebrating the amazing birds of Longshaw.

Booking essential, £8 per child. Suitable for 4-11 year olds. Adults must supervise their children at all times.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Child £8.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 2491895

Meeting point

Head to the Moorland Discovery Centre, next to Longshaw's main Woodcroft Car Park.

What to bring and wear

This is an indoor activity but please dress for the weather if you are out exploring the Longshaw Estate before or after the sessions.

Accessibility

There is a ramped gravel path down into the Moorland Discovery Centre from the car park, and accessible parking bays close to the centre. There are two toilets and one accessible toilet with baby change.

Other

The sessions are indoors, in the warmth of the Moorland Discovery Centre adjacent to Woodcroft car park. National Trust members park free, parking charges apply to non-members.

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