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Boat and raft making at Coventry Charterhouse

Get creative by the Charterhouse fountain with boat and raft making, water play and nature-themed crafts for all the family.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Come and join us by the Charterhouse fountain for a fun, hands-on day of boat and raft making!

Make your own floating boat or raft using natural and recycled materials, then test it out to see how well it travels across the water. There’ll also be other water-themed nature activities to enjoy throughout the day.

This drop-in session is led by Nature Makers Coventry, an award-winning provider of outdoor nature arts, crafts, and exploration. Their workshops are designed for adults and children to enjoy together, with open-ended, creative activities that are all about nature, in nature and using nature.

Perfect for children aged 1–11, it’s a great way to get outdoors, play with water and explore nature as a family.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Suitable for all the family

Meeting point

Come to Visitor reception and you will be directed to the activity space

What to bring and wear

The activities take place outdoors, please dress for the weather.

Accessibility

Activities are located on ground floor. Please check the website for more accessibility details.

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