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Diwali crafts at Bateman's

Get creative this Half Term with your own Diwali-inspired craft.

  • Booking not needed
  • Admission applies

Join us for a fun-filled family craft activity! Children can celebrate Diwali by getting involved with crafts.

This is a drop-in session that operates on a first-come, first-served basis.

24, 25, 26, 28, 29 & 31 Oct, 1 Nov | 11am–3pm

Ceramic lantern - £4

Henna scratch art - £2

Indian block printed cards - £3

Times

Prices

Event prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Henna Scratch Art£2.00
Block printed cards£3.00
Ceramic Lantern£4.00
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The basics

Accessibility

This event takes place in inside the House. Please see the access pages at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans for further information.

Meeting point

The craft session will take place in the house kitchen.

What to bring and wear

Wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy. 

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