Lots of activities happening during 2023 May Half Term from 27th May to 4th June 2023:
Daily Crafting sessions on Skelf Island:
Mermaid Peg Doll Making, 11am – 12pm. Make your own mermaid peg doll!
Crocodile Puppet Making, 1pm – 2pm. Make your own crocodile puppet!
These activities are recommended for children aged 3+ years and must be booked in advance. Each ticket is a crafting session for one adult and up to two children as a joint activity. Ticket-purchasers must also purchase Grounds or House and Grounds tickets for the day of their visit. All children always remain the responsibility of the accompanying adult. Crafting sessions will take place at Skelf Island.
Free activities included with Admission tickets:
Pirate Crafting Adventure drop in sessions daily between 11am – 3pm. Make your own Pirate Hat and add your artwork to our Treasure Map! You are a pirate captain of the ship The Golden Bounty. After a fierce battle at sea, you lost your hat. Can you design and make yourself a new one for your next adventure?
Camp Wilderness – 29th May 2023. A host of free activities for all the family to enjoy. Please note that this activity is not suitable for those under the age of 6 years old. Families can book onto a slot which will allow up to 4 people to embrace activities that include tomahawk throwing and archery.
For centuries the Skelves have inhabited a secret world, over the water from Castle Howard, causing mischief and mayhem high up in the trees, interacting with birds and protecting wildlife. They’re curious about humans too and want to explore and play with them. Join them in the treetops of Yorkshire’s most magical adventure playground, Skelf Island.
Ingenious treetop nest structures connected by rope bridges, slides, nets, and climbing equipment will allow the Skelves to take young visitors on an adventure like no other.
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Castle Howard, The Estate Office, Castle Howard, York, YO60 7DA
