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Felted Bat Workshop

Craft a spooky, needle-felted bat ornament, all materials provided.

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We have many species of bats that live and hunt in Woodchester Park. Most notably, both Greater AND Lesser Horseshoe Bats that roost in Woodchester Mansion. Celebrate the spooky season and the bat conservation work we do in the park while learning how to craft a felted bat ornament to take home. Sit in the warmth of Tinkley Gate Cafe while the workshop teaches felting techniques from scratch, absolute beginners are very welcome.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult Adult£15.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Over 16s only - because of the sharp nature of the tools.

Meeting point

The event will be housed in the conservatory area of Tinkley Gate Cafe at the Tinkley Gate entrance to Woodchester Park. Please meet inside of the Cafe.

What to bring and wear

All the materials and tools will be provided for you. All you need to bring are yourselves. You may be sitting at a table for up to two hours so comfy clothes are advisable.

Accessibility

There are accessible parking spaces just outside Tinkley Gate Cafe. Wheelchair access and an accessible toilet inside the Cafe. All the chairs for the event will have backs though there will be space for wheelchairs if required.

Other

We will be meeting in the cafe at the Tinkley Gate entrance to Woodchester Park. There are two car parks for Woodchester Park. One is called Buckholt and the other is called Tinkley Gate. The brown signs direct you to Buckholt rather than Tinkley Gate. If you have access to google maps then typing in "Tinkley Gate National Trust Car Park" will take you to the correct entrance. If you follow Tinkley Lane between Nympsfield and Nailsworth, then look out for two yellow banners on the same side of the road that mark the entrance to Tinkley Gate Car Park.

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