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Children's crafts: May Half term

Be inspired by our half term trail and get creative with animal-inspired crafts.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Ideal for little ones wanting to try their hand at painting or crafting this half term. Children can feel inspired by the Monkey Puzzle trail at Bateman's and colour in animal windchimes, paint a butterfly plant pot or decorate their own butterfly house for the garden.

Dates: 24, 29 & 31 May

Times: 11am - 3pm, drop in first come first served entry

Prices: £2-6, dependant on chosen item. Cash or card payment taken in the shop

Suitable for children of all ages, all children to be accompanied by an adult.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Suitable for all ages.

Meeting point

Crafts take place in the house kitchen.

What to bring and wear

Please wear clothing you don't mind getting messy.

Accessibility

the house kitchen is an accessible space, please refer to our website for more information, https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/sussex/batemans.

Other

Event is volunteer-led and may occasionally need to change date or timings at short notice, please ask at visitor reception for information on the day.

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