Children's summer crafts
Get creative and design your own shield or craft a pot or tile, inspired by the magnificent castle setting.
- Booking not needed
- Admission applies
In this craft activity for families, children are encouraged to imagine themselves as a knight, a Lord or Lady and decorate their own shield, pot, tile or ceramic dragon decoration. Drop-in first-come-first-served entry throughout the session.
£2/£3 per item, cash payment advised.
12.30pm–4pm
Sat 6 & Sun 7 Jul
Sat 13 & Sun 14 Jul
Wed 24 Jul–Sun 1 Sep
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Suitable for children aged 4–8
- Meeting point
Meet by the museum room opposite the castle. The workshop will take place in the education room.
- What to bring and wear
Wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy.
- Accessibility
There is a ramp and one step to access the education room.
- Other
All children should be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Upcoming events
Bodiam Castle tour
Discover the story of Bodiam Castle and the people who built, lived and worked in it through the ages.
Medieval armour display
Take a look at the medieval armour display in the castle and learn from our volunteer experts about how armour evolved during the Middle Ages.
The Harvey Buffs: WWII re-enactment group
Be transported back in time to the Second World War with local historical group The Harvey Buffs.
The Castle the King Built trail with Nosy Crow
Discover characters from the book hidden around the castle and grounds. As you seek out each character, learn a little more about their real-life role at Bodiam Castle.