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Join the Winchester Cathedral Learning Team for an hour of arts and crafts, followed by an exploration around the cathedral as you follow the 'Amazing Animals' trail.
Children's Art
Every Monday, 18th July - 22nd August
Children's Summer Activities
DATE & TIME
Every Monday, 18th July - 22nd AugustLocation
Winchester Cathedral North TranseptBooking
Book online, call 01962 857 275 or book in-person at the Box Office inside Winchester Cathedral.Taking place every Monday, each week’s craft activity will have a brand new animal theme.
At the end of the session you’ll have made your own souvenir and completed the Amazing Animals trail, exploring the different animals dotted around the cathedral.
Important information:
Children must be accompanied by an adult – there is a limit of 3 children per adult.
Please note that adults accompanying children are required to purchase a £3 adult ticket for themselves.
£3 per adult, £3 per child, no general admission ticket required.
If you have any questions please contact Emma Bourner, Director of Learning: emma.bourner@winchester-cathedral.org.uk
Week 1, 18th July – Lions in the cathedral.
At the end of this session you will have made a lion finger puppet.
Suitable for ages 3-7.
Click on a session below to book your place.
Session 1 – 9.30 – 10.30
Session 2 – 10.45 – 11.45
Session 3 – 1.00 – 2.00
Session 4 – 2.15 – 3.15
Week 2, 25th July – Fish in the cathedral.
At the end of this session you will have heard a story about the rainbow fish and made a rainbow fish from paper and felt.
Suitable for ages 3-7.
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Session 1 – 9.30 – 10.30
Session 2 – 10.45 – 11.45
Session 3 – 1.00 – 2.00
Session 4 – 2.15 – 3.15
Week 3, 1st August – Monkeys in the cathedral.
At the end of this session you will have made a scene with fingerprint monkeys hanging from a tree.
Suitable for ages 3-7.
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Session 1 – 9.30 – 10.30
Session 2 – 10.45 – 11.45
Session 3 – 1.00 – 2.00
Session 4 – 2.15 – 3.15
Week 4, 8th August – Unicorns in the cathedral.
At the end of this session you will have made a unicorn with a colourful mane.
Suitable for ages 3-7.
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Session 1 – 9.30 – 10.30
Session 2 – 10.45 – 11.45
Session 3 – 1.00 – 2.00
Session 4 – 2.15 – 3.15
Week 5, 15th August – Dragons (or Wyverns) in the cathedral
At the end of this session you will have made a dragon mask.
Suitable for ages 5-11.
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Session 1 – 9.30 – 10.30
Session 2 – 10.45 – 11.45
Session 3 – 1.00 – 2.00
Session 4 – 2.15 – 3.15
Week 6, 22nd August – Hedgehogs in the cathedral
At the end of this session you will have made a hedgehog using clay and spaghetti.
Suitable for ages 3-7.
Please note that on this date organ tuning will be taking place at the cathedral, which can be a little noisy at times.
Click on a session below to book your place.
Session 1 – 9.30 – 10.30
Session 2 – 10.45 – 11.45
Session 3 – 1.00 – 2.00
Session 4 – 2.15 – 3.15
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 rather not 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.
Make a day of it
After you’ve completed the Amazing Animals trail, 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 Bookstall.