Summer of Play: Free Weekly Crafts
Wed 19 Aug · 12:00
Hardwick
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Summer of Play: Free Weekly Crafts is a forthcoming creative workshop series at Hardwick in Nottingham, taking place on 5 August 2026. Sessions are free, but standard admission to the venue is required.
Take a break from active play and try a calming creative activity in the Summer of play zone with these free craft workshops. With a new theme each week, come back and keep adding to your craft collection!
• Wednesday 22nd July – ‘Decorate your own shield’ – Colouring craft
• Wednesday 29th July – ‘ Write like a Tudor Scribe’ – try out calligraphy pens and write your very own Tudor invitation
• Wednesday 5th August – ‘Flower crown making’ – using Hardwick grown dried flowers
• Wednesday 12th August – ‘Origami flowers’
• Wednesday 19th Augst – ‘Paint a portrait’ – watercolour craft
• Wednesday 26th August – ‘Mask decorating’
• Wednesday 2nd Sept – ‘Pokémon colouring’ – colouring craft
For non-members of the National Trust, or visitors without a general admission ticket to the House and Gardens, the Wider Estate admission fees apply:
• Adult: £6.00
• Child: £3.00
• Family (2 adults, 2 children): £15.00
• Family (1 adult, 2 children): £9.00
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Frequently asked questions
Summer of Play: Free Weekly Crafts takes place on Wednesday, 19 August 2026 at 12:00. The event runs until Wednesday, 2 September 2026.
Summer of Play: Free Weekly Crafts is held at Hardwick in Nottingham (Doe Lea, Chesterfield, Derbyshire).
Tickets for Summer of Play: Free Weekly Crafts can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Summer of Play: Free Weekly Crafts
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Summer of Play: Free Weekly Crafts is a forthcoming creative workshop series at Hardwick in Nottingham, taking place on 5 August 2026. Sessions are free, but standard admission to the venue is required.
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Take a break from active play and try a calming creative activity in the Summer of play zone with these free craft workshops. With a new theme each week, come back and keep adding to your craft collection!
• Wednesday 22nd July – ‘Decorate your own shield’ – Colouring craft
• Wednesday 29th July – ‘ Write like a Tudor Scribe’ – try out calligraphy pens and write your very own Tudor invitation
• Wednesday 5th August – ‘Flower crown making’ – using Hardwick grown dried flowers
• Wednesday 12th August – ‘Origami flowers’
• Wednesday 19th Augst – ‘Paint a portrait’ – watercolour craft
• Wednesday 26th August – ‘Mask decorating’
• Wednesday 2nd Sept – ‘Pokémon colouring’ – colouring craft
For non-members of the National Trust, or visitors without a general admission ticket to the House and Gardens, the Wider Estate admission fees apply:
• Adult: £6.00
• Child: £3.00
• Family (2 adults, 2 children): £15.00
• Family (1 adult, 2 children): £9.00
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Summer of Play: Free Weekly Crafts?
Summer of Play: Free Weekly Crafts takes place on Wednesday, 19 August 2026 at 12:00. The event runs until Wednesday, 2 September 2026.
Where is Summer of Play: Free Weekly Crafts taking place?
Summer of Play: Free Weekly Crafts is held at Hardwick in Nottingham (Doe Lea, Chesterfield, Derbyshire).
How do I get tickets for Summer of Play: Free Weekly Crafts?
Tickets for Summer of Play: Free Weekly Crafts can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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