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15 Oct
10.30am
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Autumn Riches
Let the beautiful autumn colours spark your creativity and collect some natural treasures to make a badge, brooch or pendant.
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1 Sep
10.30am
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Busy Servants and VIP Guests
A chance to experience how the other half lived in Edwardian times as you prepare lemonade and biscuits with cook in the kitchen before transforming…
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19 Aug
10.30am
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Castle Dreams
What would you do if you owned Lauriston Castle? How would you redecorate? Sketch some ideas of the perfect castle, then create and paint your own…
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23 Jul
10.30am
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Castles, Knights and Dragons
Be inspired by the Knights of old and create a coat of arms, sword, shield and helmet, ready to take on anything!
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9 Jun
10.30am
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Croquet Tea Party
An Alice in Wonderland -inspired morning of cakes and biscuits at a tea party in the glasshouse before a game of croquet on the lawn (with real…
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3 Jul
Tue 10.30am–12.30pm & 1.30–3.30pm
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Driftwood Treasure Box
An artist is on hand to help kids create their own little treasure chest, perfect for storing summer memories.
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27 Jul
11am
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Family Mosaic Garden Projects
Be inspired by sunnier climes by working as a family to create some pieces for the garden with some Mexican mosaic tiles.
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26 Jul
11am
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Family Mosaic Panels
A family workshop to create a beautiful panel to take pride of place in your garden.
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16 Sep
10.30am
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Fantasy Castles
Discover the hidden rooms of the castle and learn a bit more about the sorts of people who've lived there over the years. Then get arty and create a…
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7 Aug
10.30am
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Fun With Felt
Sketch some ideas from what you can see in the castle grounds, then create some flowers, birds and bees from bright merino wool.
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1 Aug
10.30am
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Furry Foxes and Fluffy Rabbits
Learn about the wilder residents of Lauriston, then create animal hand and finger puppets.
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27 Oct–28 Oct
Sat & Sun 10am–12.30pm
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The Ghastly Ghostly Castle
Creepy Hallowe'en fun at the castle with spooky stories, a scary treasure hunt and the chance to make some terrifyingly tasty food in the old kitchen.
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21 Dec
Fri 10.30am–12.30pm & 1.30–3.30pm
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Glistening Christmas Mosaic Decorations
Create some sparkly decorations to take pride of place on the Christmas tree.
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20 Oct
10am
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Go Wild in the Creepy Old Woods for Hallowe'en
Follow the Forest School Ranger into the deep, dark woods – if you dare! Once there, build a shelter from natural materials to keep you safe from…
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23 Jun
10.30am
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Go Wild in the Woods
Get to grips with nature with the Forest School Ranger and learn how to create a shelter from what you find lying in the woods.
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3 Nov
10.30am
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Gunpowder, Treason & Plot
Learn the history behind Bonfire Night and make your own Guy Fawkes.
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16 Jul
Mon 10.30am–12.30pm & 1.30–3.30pm
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Jungle Junk Jewellery
Create jungle animal jewellery graced by elephants, leopards and exotic birds with some earth-friendly recycled materials.
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12 Aug
10.30am
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The Last Day of Summer
A timely workshop from Margaret Findlay, making pencil cases and kit bags to take back to school.
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28 Jul
10.30am
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Magic Toy Making
Imagine a world without games consoles and TVs! Make like children from 100 years ago and create an optical toy from special papers and impress your…
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24 Nov–25 Nov
Sat & Sun 10am–1pm
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The Magical Christmas Castle: A Traditional Edwardian Christmas Experience
See how the Edwardians celebrated Christmas 100 years ago. Play games and watch a magic lantern show before making traditional Christmas craft.
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10 Jul
10.30am
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Magical Fairy Dust Wings
Some fairy tales from Victorian times to learn about how fascinating fairies were back then, before there's a chance to create some fairy wings made…
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15 Dec
Sat 2pm & 3pm
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Mrs Reid’s Magical Christmas Present
Learn how the household would have prepared for Christmas in 1910 in this interactive living history tour, featuring a magic lantern show.
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24 Jul
Tue 10.30am–12.30pm & 1.30–3.30pm
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Nature's Orchestra
Recreate the natural sounds of the outdoors by making a wooden wind chime. There will be some use of tools; ages 8+.
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29 Sep–30 Sep
Sat & Sun 3pm & 4pm
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A Night at the Theatre
As Mr and Mrs Reid prepare for an evening out, help the cook prepare early dinner in this interactive living history tour.
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21 Jul–22 Jul
Sat & Sun 3pm & 4pm
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Parasols and Panamas
Help Cook in the kitchen as she prepares for the arrival of guests to the house – just watch out for the gardener and his muddy boots!
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5 Aug
10.30am
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Pirate Ship Bunting
Before crafts begin, there's the Treasure Challenge to overcome (including the fearsome Pool of Doom and the Ghost of Pirates Past Forest!). Once…
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30 Jun
10.30am
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Pirate's Treasure Challenge
A search for pieces of eight hidden around the castle grounds, but there's the Pool of Doom and the Ghost of Pirates Past Forest to get past before…
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17 Sep
10.30am
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Rainbow Glass Panels
Make a colourful stained glass-effect panel to put on one of your windows at home.
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9 Dec
Sun 10.30am–12.30pm & 2.40–3.30pm
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Santa and Rudolf
Using special paper and soft wool make a mini Santa and Rudolf for the Christmas table.
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2 Jul
Mon 10.30am–12.30pm & 1.30–3.30pm
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Ships, Trains and Aeroplanes
Choose your preferred mode of transport, then create a mini version using freshly cut wood. There is some use of tools; ages 8+.
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1 Dec
Sat 10.30am–12.30pm & 1.30–3.30pm
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Silver Bells and Tinsel
Christmas crafts session, making a row of sparkly bells from shiny paper and twinkling beads.
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2 Dec
Sun 10.30am–12.30pm & 1.30–3.30pm
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Sleigh Bells and Feathered Friends
Using natural materials collected from the castle grounds make some hand-held jingle bells and some festive treats for winter birds.
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17 Jul
10.30am
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Sunny Summer Scenes
Fun and games in the castle grounds to enjoy, before returning indoors to create a plaster-cast picture with pressed flowers and other natural…
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22 Oct
10.30am
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Wicked Witches & Wily Wizards
Be inspired by the spooky season make a witch or wizard hat, wand and trick or treat bag to wear on Hallowe'en.
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26 Aug
11am
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Woodland Cushions
Explore the ancient woodlands then create a comfy cushion inspired by the wildlife you see.
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