Victorian Christmas Hamper – SOLD OUT

Saturday 14th December, 11am to 2pm

£20 per person

This Event is now SOLD OUT

Join us for this wonderfully festive workshop for adults. You will create handmade crafts inspired by the Victorian era which introduced so many of our present day Christmas traditions.

This workshop gives you the chance to create and fill the perfect gift hamper for a loved one – sure to make Christmas extra special this year.

All materials will be provided, with many of the materials sustainably sourced from our grounds.

You will be able to include in your hamper:

A table decoration sourced from natural materials
Decorating your own Christmas cake
Beautiful Christmas decorations
Handmade Christmas cards
A lavender cushion
Plus more!

Tickets are £20 and can be purchased HERE or by calling our Sales & Enquiries team on 01455 290429 10am -4pm

Pre-booking is Essential

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