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Children's crafts: Dragons, Vikings and Pirates

Let your imagination run wild and get creative with craft activities this May half term.

  • Booking not needed
  • Admission applies

Ideal for families, children can decorate their own ceramic dragons to take away. Little ones can imagine themselves becoming a knight or Viking as they decorate their own wooden shield or pirate ship!

Drop-in first-come-first-served entry throughout the session.

£2/£3/£5 per item, cash payment advised.

12.30pm-4pm

Saturday 23, Thursday 28, Friday 29 & Saturday 30 May.

Times

Prices

Event prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Per Item£2.00
Per Item£3.00
Per Item£5.00
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The basics

Suitability

Suitable for children aged 4–8

Meeting point

The workshop will take place in the education room opposite the castle.

What to bring and wear

Wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy.

Accessibility

There is a ramp and one step to access the school room.   Please see the access information at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiamcastle

Other

All children should be accompanied by a responsible adult.

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