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Children’s summer crafts at Bodiam Castle

Get creative this summer with craft activities inspired by dragons and castles.

  • Booking not needed
  • Admission applies

In this craft activity 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.

Saturday 19 July to Sunday 31 August

Times: 1pm-4pm, drop-in first-come-first-served entry

Price: £2/£4/£5 per item, cash payment advised

Suitable for children aged 4–8. All children should be accompanied by a responsible adult.

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Prices

Event prices

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

Meeting point

Children's crafts will take place in the school 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.

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