Daytime Activities

Shire Craft Centre Activities

Available every weekend from Easter-October and daily during school holidays, our craft centre has plenty of fun activities and crafts to keep little hands busy!

Create a Bear Bring your favourite stuffed bear to life in this creative and hands-on workshop - perfect for the little ones!

Fun Fabrics Let your creativity run wild as you design and make your very own fabric-based creations.

Pottery Painting Unleash your artistic side and personalise a piece of pottery with your own unique design.

Sand Art Craft beautiful and colorful sand art with layers of vibrant hues in this relaxing and fun activity.

Charm Bracelets Make a beautiful sparkly charm bracelet for you to wear or as a lovely holiday gift for your bestie! 

- plus, we also have a great range of mini craft kits available in our Pocket Money Craft Sessions!

Nature Trails

Discover the history and nature of Whitehill Country Park all year round on our all NEW Explorer Trail (Available from Easter 2025) or why not head to the woods on one of our Seasonal Nature Trails!  Best of all - they're Free! Collect your Trail Map from Reception!

School Holiday Activities for 2025 Include:

NEW Bubble Workshop with Bubbles LaFae Dive into the magical world of bubbles, where you'll learn to create massive, mesmerizing bubbles and experience the art of bubble-making.

Animal Encounters with Chris Johnson Get up close and personal with a variety of fascinating animals in this interactive experience that’s perfect for animal lovers.

Archery with Reach Outdoors Channel your inner archer and try your hand at the ancient sport of archery with expert guidance from Reach Outdoors.

Bushcraft and Axe Throwing Sessions with Devon & Cornwall Bushcraft Learn essential survival skills, from fire-making to axe throwing, and embrace the thrill of outdoor adventure.

Dog Shows From the 'Waggiest Tail', 'Cutest Puppy' and 'Best Rescue', show off your four-legged family members for the chanc eto win a Rosette whilst also helping us raise much needed funds for our local Resue Centre Animals in Distress.

Potion Making Mix and brew your own magical concoctions in this enchanting potion-making workshop - don't miss our special Easter EGGsperiments! 

Pool Parties Celebrate summer with a splash at our lively pool parties, filled with music, games and fun!

Bouncy Castle Enjoy some fresh air and have a blast bouncing around. Plus, don't miss the chance to try your hand at exciting circus skills!