Wheat Weaving Workshop at Walmer Castle

DATE

Sat 9 Aug 2025 

TIME

12 noon to 3.30pm

LOCATION

Walmer Castle and Gardens 

SUITABLE FOR

Everyone

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.

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

Prices

Type Price
Member (Adult) £38
Adult £40
Child, 5-17 years £39
Concession £39

How to book

Click the 'Book tickets' button above to choose your tickets. Please note children aged 12 and over are welcome when accompanied by a ticket holding adult.

How to find us

Property: Walmer Castle and Gardens
Address: Kingsdown Road, Deal, CT14 7LJ
Location: Deal, Kent, South East

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