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Join the Winchester Cathedral Learning Team for an hour of crafting and story time.
Children's Art
Various dates throughout July and August 2024
Summer family craft workshops
DATE & TIME
Various dates throughout July and August 2024Location
Winchester Cathedral UndercroftPrice
£5 adult/ £5 childBooking
Book online, call 01962 857 275 or book in-person at the Box Office inside Winchester Cathedral.Taking place throughout July and August 2024, each week’s craft activity will have a brand new theme and is based on an animal found in the Cathedral.
At the end of the session you’ll have created your own souvenir and enjoyed a story time in the beautiful surroundings of the cathedral’s Undercroft (Click here for a map of where to find the Undercroft building.)
We have planned for this activity to last an hour, which includes time for an introduction, time to listen to a story and time to wash hands at the end. We understand that some children may be finished before the end of the session, so if you wish to leave before the end, that is not a problem.
Please note that activities are subject to change.
All workshops are suitable for ages 3-11.
If you have any questions please contact Emma Bourner, Director of Learning: emma.bourner@winchester-cathedral.org.uk
Upcoming workshops
30th & 31st July – Dragons
At the end of this session you will have made a dragon mask and enjoyed story time.
This workshop will be taking place on the following upcoming dates/times:
Session 1 – 30th July, 10.00am-11.00am
Session 2 – 30th July, 11.15am-12.15pm
Session 3 – 31st July, 10.00am-11.00am
Session 4 – 31st July, 11.15am-12.15pm
7th & 8th August – Lions
At the end of this session you will have made a lion finger puppet and enjoyed story time.
This workshop will be taking place on the following upcoming dates/times:
Session 1 – 7th August, 10.00am-11.00am
Session 2 – 7th August, 11.15am-12.15pm
Session 3 – 8th August, 10.00am-11.00am
Session 4 – 8th August, 11.15am-12.15pm
13th & 14th August – Monkeys
At the end of this session you will have made a scene with fingerprint monkeys hanging from a tree and enjoyed story time.
This workshop will be taking place on the following upcoming dates/times:
Session 1 – 13th August, 10.00am-11.00am
Session 2 – 13th August, 11.15am-12.15pm
Session 3 – 14th August, 10.00am-11.00am
Session 4 – 14th August, 11.15am-12.15pm
21st & 22nd August – Unicorns
At the end of this session you will have made a unicorn headress and enjoyed story time.
This workshop will be taking place on the following upcoming dates/times:
Session 1 – 21st August, 10.00am-11.00am
Session 2 – 21st August, 11.15am-12.15pm
Session 3 – 22nd August, 10.00am-11.00am
Session 4 – 22ndAugust, 11.15am-12.15pm
There are a limited number of places for each session so please book as early as you can to avoid any disappointment.
For accessibility information click here.
If you’d prefer not to book online, you’re welcome to pop into the cathedral and book your tickets directly at the Box Office or alternatively you can call the Box Office on 01962 857 275.
With regard to the workshops, we are huge fans! They are great value for money, a fun and well organised session which is led by lovely helpful ladies! I really wouldn’t change a thing about them, the location is fab and cosy. We love attending and will definitely be keeping our eyes peeled for future sessions of which we hope there will be many more!Previous craft workshop atendee
Important Information
Please read before booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult – there is a limit of 3 children per adult.
- This experience is recommended for ages 3-11.
- Ticket prices: £5 for an adult/ £5 for a child who is 3+/ £5 for a child who is under 3 but still wishing to take part/ No cost for a child who is under 3 and too young to take part (but they must still book a space).
- Please note this ticket does not include entry to the cathedral. The workshops will be taking place in the Undercroft situated in the Inner Close of the cathedral grounds.
Please read before attending
- When you arrive for your workshop, please come to the covered walkway to the Undercroft (this is to the side of the Learning Centre).
- Please wait under the covered walkway until your workshop time.
- If you have a buggy / pushchair, you will be able to bring this into the Learning Centre – we will have a buggy park.
- When you come into the Learning Centre, there will be toilets available – accessible toilets are available.
- Please be aware there is no baby changing station in the Learning Centre but, if you require this, please speak to the Learning Team who will be pleased to assist you with directions to the closest one (in the building next door).
- There is ramp access into the craft space.
It was very well planned with lots of materials to use. I liked the mix of creative craft work and calm story time. It was also nice to come away with a successful finished product which was achievable for all the children there. Both my grandaughter and I enjoyed it and we will be back for more in the summer.Previous craft workshop atendee
19th July - 31st August
Special Offer
Come into the Cathedral between 19th July and 31st August to see the Cabaret Mechanical Theatre interactive exhibition.
Show the Welcome Desk your ticket for this summer’s urban safari or summer family craft workshops and adults come into the Cathedral for one day only for just £5 per adult.
Children under 16 with their families are free.
Did you know that each craft is based on an animal found inside the cathedral?
Why not complete the Amazing Animals trail to see if you can find each animal. Click on the trail below to use a digital version, or pick up a printed copy from the Welcome Desk. An annual pass to the cathedral grants you access for a whole year, book your annual pass today.
Visit the Cafe, Gift Shop or Deanery Bookshop to complete your day
Make a day of it
After you’ve completed the workshop, pop to the Cathedral Cafe for a lunchtime pit-stop and dine beside an ancient flint wall, with views of the cathedral.
Shop for unique gifts and souvenirs inspired by the life, history and treasures of Winchester Cathedral at the Gift Shop, or browse through the second hand books at the Deanery Bookshop.