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Winter: Nature-inspired Festive Crafts for Kids

Get in the festive spirit and make nature inspired decorations and crafts in the Moorland Discovery Centre at Longshaw.

  • Booking essential

Our festive craft sessions are designed for 3-11 year olds. Adult supervision is needed at all times. Sessions will run in the warmth of the Moorland Discovery Centre at Longshaw, so you can get in the festive spirit whatever the weather.

Unfortunately we can not allow dogs at this event.

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

Please dress for the weather if you are out exploring the Longshaw Estate before or after the craft session.

Accessibility

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

Other

The sessions are indoors, in the warmth of the Moorland Discovery Centre with a short walk from the car park. Parking in Woodcroft car park, National Trust members park free and non-members the charge is £6.00 for 4 hours and £8.00 all day. Car parks are locked at 4:00pm. Mobile phone signal is very limited in this area.

Upcoming events

Event

Summer of Play at Longshaw 

Try your hand at crafts, games and sports this summer. in the grounds of the Moorland Discovery Centre.

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on
5 Aug to 27 Aug 2025
at
09:30 to 15:30
+ 7 other dates or times
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Summer of Play: Soft archery 

Try your hand at archery, with a short lesson and practice session at the Moorland Discovery Centre.

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on
5 Aug to 27 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 15:30
+ 3 other dates or times
Event

Free Wednesday Social Walks 

Come along each Wednesday morning for a free social walk around Longshaw, led by experienced guides who know the area.

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on
6 Aug to 29 Oct 2025
at
10:30 to 13:00
+ 12 other dates or times
Event

Summer family: Free family summer science sessions 

Come and learn some scientific techniques to identify plants species growing at Longshaw. Perfect for families with children age 10+.

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on
7 Aug to 21 Aug 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
+ 3 other dates or times