Summer family craft workshops
DATE & TIME
Selected dates throughout August 2023Location
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 August 2023, each week’s craft activity will have a brand new theme.
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.
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.
If you have any questions please contact Emma Bourner, Director of Learning: emma.bourner@winchester-cathedral.org.uk
Upcoming workshops
30th & 31st August – Victorians
At the end of this session you will have made a crown (using card and decorated with coloured pens and stuck on decorations) and enjoyed story time.
Suitable for ages 3-11.
This workshop will be taking place on the following upcoming dates/times:
Session 3 – 31st August, 10.00am-11.00am
Session 4 – 31st August 11.15am-12.15pm
Top tip: Enhance your experience by heading to the cathedral after the workshop to complete the Royal Blood or Curious Crowns trail, available to collect from the Welcome Desk. Children under 16 enter the cathedral free of charge when accompanied by an adult with a general admission ticket. Don’t forget that a general admission ticket grants you access to the cathedral for 12 months, buy today and visit as often as you like. Plan your visit.
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
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.