Illustration of children decorating paper crowns and ornaments at a long table with a helper (Christmas Crafting Afternoon)
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Christmas Crafting Afternoon

Crafting stations are positioned throughout the museum's Great Hall and classrooms. Visitors can try activities including calligraphy, card making, tissue flower art, print designing, and colour by numbers. Refreshments including cake, non-alcoholic beverages, wine, and mulled wine are available to purchase.

Sun, Dec 13, 2026 All ages

Plan Your Visit

Food & Drink

Non-alcoholic refreshments, cake, wine and mulled wine are available for purchase.

Location

DE12 7AH · Top Street, Appleby Magna, DE12 7AH Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

People who enjoy hands-on christmas crafts

Vibe

Creative and festive

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Choose the crafting stations you want to try, since each one remains available throughout the afternoon.
  • Take your time over a couple of activities or visit all the workstations during the session.
  • Bring money for refreshments if you would like to buy cake, non-alcoholic drinks, wine, or mulled wine.
  • Check your ticket details before travelling, as the event uses ticket booking.

Links & Contact

Run by Sir John Moore Foundation Museum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What crafts can I try?

Activities include calligraphy, card making, tissue flower art, print designing, and colour by numbers.

Where are the crafting activities set up?

Stations are spread around the museum's Great Hall and classrooms.

Can I choose which activities to do?

Yes. Each workstation remains available throughout the afternoon, so you can try them all or take your time over a couple.

What refreshments are available?

Cake, non-alcoholic refreshments, wine, and mulled wine are available to purchase.

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