Half-term & holidays

Self-Led Crafts: Creepy Bats and Spiders

Name: Self-Led Crafts: Creepy Bats and Spiders
Start: 2026-10-28
End: 2026-10-29
Location: Lion Salt Works

28–29 Oct 2026Wed 28 & Thu 29 Oct, 10.30am-3.30pm
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Lion Salt Works, NorthwichAbout 30 min drive from Timperley
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FreeFree, donations welcome
Good for most agesIndoors

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A free self-led craft table at Lion Salt Works where children make creepy bats and spiders to take home, with donations welcome. There is no need to book: just drop in during the day, which makes it a simple addition to a visit to the museum and a short half-term stop for younger children.

Last checked Sat 17 Oct 2026. Things change, so check with the venue before you travel. Source: events.westcheshiremuseums.co.uk. Report a problem

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Self-Led Crafts: Creepy Bats and Spiders

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