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May half term: Creepy crawly craft

Drop into Swanley Workshop and get creative crafting your own minibeast.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Drop into Swanley Workshop, just 2 minutes from the visitor centre, and get creative crafting your own minibeast. Take inspiration from your favourite bug or let your imagination run wild and create your own crazy creature.

This craft is perfect for creative minds and crafting hands with plenty of opportunities for big kids (and adults) to lend a hand too.

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

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The basics

Suitability

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting point

Head to Swanley Grange, just a 5 minute walk from the visitor centre.

What to bring and wear

Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal is an outdoor site. Sturdy footwear will help with uneven ground and steep hills and warm clothes and waterproofs might be a good idea too.

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