Event details
Children's flower crown making will take place on the following dates:
Tuesday 30 May
10am–11.30am
1pm–2.30pm
Wednesday 31 May
10am–11.30am
1pm–2.30pm
£7.50 per child | £2.50 per accompanying adult
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Max 1 adult per child.
Bring children along to the Stickyard to create their very own floral crown. They'll be able to have a go at making a willow ring, before filling it with beautiful spring flowers from the Kitchen and Cutting Garden.
The event will take place at the Chatsworth Stickyard, which is located in Stand Wood near the farmyard. There is a fairly steep incline to reach the venue – please contact education@chatsworth.org if you have any access requirements.
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Make a stay of it
With so much to see, do, and explore in the Peak District, it's a shame to only come for the day, so why not stay a little longer? Our country cottages, shepherd's huts, hotels, and inns are the perfect base for exploring all that Chatsworth, Derbyshire, and the Peak District has to offer. Find out more.
