Shire Craft Centre Activities
Head over to the craft centre and get creative! Our bookable craft activities include Pottery Painting, Fun Fabrics and Create a Bear.
Bookable places are limited, but these activities are also available during our Pocket Money Craft sessions!
Available Easter- End of October
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How would you like to create your very own soft toy to take home with you?
From adorable bears and playful puppies to friendly turtles, mighty dinosaurs, and even a brand-new collection of squishies, the choice is yours! Pick out your perfect cuddly companion from our wide selection, stuff it with care, and make a special wish as you bring it to life. It’s a fun, memorable experience you’ll treasure forever!
Why not pick up an outfit for your new toy! These are available as an optional extra to purchase from the craft centre at £4 each - please note, these may not be suitable for all variations of toy.
Suitable for: Ages 3+
Tickets sold by participating child. All children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.
Duration: Approx 30 Minutes
Location: Shire Craft Centre
Open to: Whitehill Country Park Guests and Leisure Club Members only.
Please Note: The range of cuddly toys are subject to availability and designs may vary from images shown. A selection of additional accessories/outfits for the cuddly toys are available to purchase from the Shire Craft Centre. Please note, these may not fit all cuddle toy designs.
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Get creative with our fabric pens and design your very own cotton t-shirt, cap, bag, or pencil case!
Whether you're tracing one of our fun stencils and designs or completely unleashing your imagination to draw something unique, the possibilities are endless. Our special washproof fabric pens ensure that your artwork stays vibrant, even after a wash!
Let your creativity flow and make something truly personal and one-of-a-kind!
Suitable for: All Ages (T-shirts available in ages 3-15 years)
Tickets sold by participating child, one item (T-shirt, hat, bag or pencil case) is included per ticket. All children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.
Duration: 30 Minutes
Location: Shire Craft Centre
Open to: Whitehill Country Park Guests and Leisure Club Members only.
*Tickets are not required to be purchased for accompanying adults,
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Make a beautiful sparkly charm bracelet for you to wear or as a lovely holiday gift for your bestie! Choose 6 charms from our selection including rainbows, unicorns, junlge animals and sea creatures and then thread together with a rainbow of crystal beads!
Suitable for: Ages 5+ (children must be accompanied by a paretn/guardian at all times)
Duration: Approx 30 mins
Meet: Shire Craft Centre
Open to: Whitehill Country Park Guests and Leisure Club members
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Choose from a bottle or necklace and then pour in a rainbow of different coloured sand to create a your own unique patterns!
Suitable for: All Ages (children must be accompanied by a paretn/guardian at all times)
Duration: Approx 30 mins
Meet: Shire Craft Centre
Open to: Whitehill Country Park Guests and Leisure Club members
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From slime making and fizzy potions to cracking chemical reactions, our fun easter-themed science session is sure to bring out the scientist in everyone this Easter!
Each child will get their own kit of ingredients with simple instructions to create their own experiments! Watch the flowers appear with our ‘Spring Fizz’, concoct a gloopy ‘Good Egg Slime’, make your very own 'Bunny Hop' bouncy ball and more!
Recommended Age: 5 Years+
Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times - younger children may need assistance!
Duration: Approx 30-45 minutes
Allergy Information: Experiments are not edible, however if any participants have allergies, please speak to a member of the team before booking. (Full list of ingredients supplied with kit). Googles/Gloves provided.
Book nowHead over to the craft centre and get creative! Our bookable craft activities include Pottery Painting, Fun Fabrics and Create a Bear.
Bookable places are limited, but these activities are also available during our Pocket Money Craft sessions!
Available Easter- End of October