Festive crafts for Children 2026
Get in the festive spirit and make nature inspired decorations and crafts in the Moorland Discovery Centre at Longshaw.
- Booking not needed
- Admission applies
Our festive craft sessions are designed for 3-11 year olds. Adult supervision is needed at all times. There is a small charge of £8 per child, which is payable on the day. 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
The basics
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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