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Christmas at Dapdune Wharf

Visitor holding a beautiful wreath she has made
Beautiful wreaths for Christmas | © National Trust/Sarah Crawcour

Christmas is a time of giving, so we're giving you two events for adults and two for children. Whatever appeals to you, you can test your creativity with a variety of Christmas crafts - there's something for everyone.

Creative Christmas

30 Nov - 1 Dec, 11am-4pm

After a successful Christmas craft weekend last year, it is returning for 2024. Young visitors can join us for a day creating Christmas cards, crackers, tree decorations and more! Pen your letter to Father Christmas to send from home and explore the bookshop, then tuck into hot chocolate with marshmallows and cream from the tearoom which will be offering hot takeaway drinks and snacks.

Willow star for Christmas

Thurs 5 Dec, 11am-1pm

Make a large willow star covered in random weaving and decorate it with fairy lights. Hang it on your front door instead of a wreath, show it off on the top of your tree or display it on a wall all year round.

Willow weaver Judith Needham will lead you through the process of weaving your star. Various sizes of our gorgeous willow star are possible. Fast workers may be able to make more than one. We’ll also make some smaller stars, little Christmas trees and maybe even a tiny reindeer. Suitable for beginners and those who have worked with willow before.

All materials will be provided (including fairy lights for your first star).