Wheat Weaving Workshop at Walmer Castle


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Where

Walmer Castle and Gardens
Kingsdown Road
Walmer
Kent
CT14 7LJ

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Admission

Admission fees applicable

Useful info

  • Available: Accessible toilets
  • Available: Accessible parking
  • Available: Car parking

Contact

Join Carol Partridge for an afternoon of wheat weaving at Walmer Castle.

Carol is a specialist in making intricately crafted corn dollies and other wheat woven items, and is one of only a handful of remaining straw weavers left in the UK.

Learn the history of the craft whilst you get weaving and make at least two pieces to take home. All materials are provided, as well as hot drinks during the workshop.

Tickets available online with discounts available for English Heritage members.

  • Adult £40
  • Child £39
  • Concession £39

Children aged 12 and over are welcome when accompanied by a ticket holding adult.

 

 

A heart made from woven wheat with decorative bow
A heart made from woven wheat with decorative bow