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Children's crafts: Dragons and Vikings

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.

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

£2/£4/£5 per item, cash payment advised.

12.30pm-4pm

Mon 26 & Wed 28 May Sun 1 June.

Times

Prices

Event prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Per Item£2.00
Per Item£4.00
Per Item£5.00
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The basics

Suitability

Suitable for children aged 4–8

Meeting point

Meet by the museum room opposite the castle. The workshop will take place in the school room.

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.  

Other

All children should be accompanied by a responsible adult.

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