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Children’s crafts: summer holidays

Get creative and paint your own animal plant pot and treasure chests in Bateman’s kitchen.

  • Booking not needed
  • Admission applies

In this craft activity for families, children are encouraged to get creative and decorate their own ceramic animal plant pot, treasure chest and wooden snakes.

Drop-in first-come-first-served entry throughout the session. £3/£5 per item, cash and card payment is available via the shop.

24, 31 July 7, 14, 15, 22, 28 August 11am-3pm

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Prices

Event prices

Ticket typeTicket category
£3.00
£5.00
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The basics

Suitability

Suitable for children aged 4–8.

Meeting point

Please pay in the shop and meet in the House kitchen.

What to bring and wear

Wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy.

Accessibility

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

Other

All children should be accompanied by a responsible adult.

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