Illustration of children decorating gingerbread houses with icing and candy in a warm kitchen (Gingerbread House Workshop)
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Gingerbread House Workshop

Families start by planning out their design on paper before decorating a large pre-built gingerbread house. Guided by an artist, participants use piping bags and an assortment of colourful sweets and chocolates to complete their edible creation. Completed houses can be taken home to enjoy throughout the festive season.

Fri, Nov 27, 2026

Plan Your Visit

Tickets

£33. The page also offers 4 interest-free payments of £8.25, subject to eligibility and terms.

Hours

5pm-6pm.

Food & Drink

The workshop includes an edible gingerbread house, icing, sweets and chocolates for decorating; no other food or drink.

Location

Bents · Warrington Road, Glazebury, Warrington, WA3 5NT Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Parents and children decorating together

Vibe

Creative and festive

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Attend with a parent and child or children, as the workshop is designed for them to complete the activity together.
  • Use the included worksheet and pens to plan your design before decorating the pre-built gingerbread house.
  • No need to bring decorating supplies: the workshop includes a piping bag of icing, sweets, chocolates and design inspiration.
  • Book alongside friends if you’d like to make the decorating session a friendly competition.
  • Take your finished house home and enjoy it over the festive period; the gingerbread lasts for a couple of weeks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the workshop for?

It is designed for a parent and child or children to decorate a gingerbread house together.

What will we do during the workshop?

Plan a design using a worksheet and pens, then decorate a large pre-built gingerbread house with icing in a piping bag, sweets and chocolates, with an artist leading the workshop.

Can we take the gingerbread house home?

Yes. The completed edible house can be taken home and enjoyed over the Christmas period; the gingerbread lasts for a couple of weeks.

Can friends make it a competition?

The workshop suggests booking with friends and holding a gingerbread house decorating competition.

What is included in the booking?

It includes one large pre-built gingerbread house, a design worksheet and pens, a piping bag filled with icing, sweets and chocolates, and design inspiration.

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