February Half-term Crafts at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings

DATE

Mon 16, Tue 17, Fri 20 Feb 2026 

TIME

10am - 3pm

LOCATION

Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings 

SUITABLE FOR

Children

Join us at Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings for free craft activities this February half-term.

Children can make a brooch, badge or pocket gift with rag rug making techniques or weave a braid or friendship bracelet or make a unique doll based on linen motankas that originated in Ukraine.

Craft activities will be in the warm Stables and Smithy on Monday 16, Tuesday 17 and Friday 20 February from 10am to 3pm.

Drop in at any tme during the above hours.

These craft actitivies are sutiable for ages 5 to 11. Younger siblings welcome.

The self-guided Mill exhibition will also be open every day during half-term from 10am to 4pm. We also run guided tours Wednesday to Sunday which are included with site admission. You can book site admission here.

Craft activities are free thanks to funding from the Historic England Foundation

 

Prices

Type Price
English Heritage members Free

Price Notes

These craft activities are free for children.

If you would like to explore Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings, you will need to pay for your admission.

How to book

Children do not need a ticket to take part in the craft activities, so there is no booking required. If you would like to explore Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings, you can book your admission in advance by clicking the 'You can book site admission here' link above.

How to find us

Property: Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings
Address: Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings, Spring Gardens, Shrewsbury, SY1 2SZ
Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire, West Midlands

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