Summer Craft Activities
Pick up a pencil, paintbrush or carnival mask and get creative with drop-in craft activities in the garden.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Pick up a pencil, paintbrush or carnival mask and get creative in the garden at Erddig this summer. Whether you fancy sketching, painting or making something to take home, there's something different to enjoy throughout the week.
Mondays (10am–4.30pm) – Doodle Mondays Help fill our giant community blackboard with your own drawings and doodles.
Wednesdays (11am–3pm) – Carnival Masks Design and decorate your own colourful carnival mask to take home.
Fridays (11am–3pm) – Fine Art Fridays Settle into the garden and have a go at watercolour painting.
Fun for all ages, the activities are free with normal admission (free for National Trust members). There's no need to book – just come along and let your creativity flow.
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Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Accessibility
The gardens have ramped wheelchair access and paths surfaced with fine loose gravel. Please contact the team before your visit if you have any accessibility questions.
- Meeting point
Head to the Ticket Office to begin your visit. Activities take place in the garden.
- Suitability for children
Children welcome.
- What to bring and wear
Dress for the weather as activities take place outdoors.
Upcoming events
Summer of Play at Erddig
Join a vintage carnival at Erddig this summer from 18 July - 30 August.
Face Painting
Transform into your favourite character with colourful face painting in the garden.
Jake Evans: Storytelling and Art
Join artist and storyteller Jake Evans for free drop-in storytelling and art sessions in the garden, where stories and live illustrations come to life.
Punch and Judy
Enjoy a classic Punch and Judy show full of fun, laughter and carnival tradition.