Lantern Making Workshops

Get set for the Carnival of the Animals Lantern Parade! Join us across November and December for Lantern Making Workshops ahead of this year's parade in Maidenhead Town Centre on Saturday 6 December from 4.30pm.

There are opportunities for all ages to get involved at Norden Farm and in Maidenhead Town Centre - find out more below.

Family Lantern Making Workshops at Norden Farm

Weave an animal-inspired willow frame before covering and decorating your creation. Pre-booking essential. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Sat 22 Nov | 10am | Suitable for 6+ years | £7 per person
Sat 29 Nov | 10am | Suitable for 6+ years | £7 per person

Drop In Lantern Making Workshop at Norden Farm's Festive Market

Join our Lantern Making Workshop at the Norden Farm Festive Night Market on Fri 5 Dec. Make and decorate an animal inspired willow and tissue lantern ready to illuminate on parade night. Pre-booking preferred but drop ins are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Fri 5 Dec | 6pm - 7pm and 7pm - 8pm | Festive Market | Suitable for 3+ years | £7 per lantern

Drop In Lantern Making Workshops in Maidenhead Town Centre

There are also Lantern Making Workshops in the town centre. Make and decorate an animal inspired willow and tissue lantern ready to illuminate on parade night. Pre-booking preferred but drop ins are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sat 15 Nov and Sat 22 Nov | 10.30am - 11.30am, 11.30am - 12.30pm, 12.30pm - 1.30pm, 1.30pm - 2.30pm and 2.30pm - 3.30pm | Nicholsons Centre | Suitable for 3+ years | £5 per lantern

Sat 6 Dec | 11am, 12pm and 1pm | Maidenhead Library | Suitable for 3+ years | £5 per lantern

Find out more about this year's Lantern Parade here.