February Half-term Crafts at the Flaxmill

Date:

16 February - 20 February 2026

Time:

10:00am - 3:00pm

Spring Gardens, Shrewsbury, SY1 2SZ

February half term crafts flaxmill

About this event

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. Book your site admission via the button below.

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

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