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 7 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.

Lantern Making Workshops at Norden Farm

Across 2 hours weave an intricate animal-inspired willow frame before covering and decorating your creation. Pre-booking essential. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Sat 2 Nov | 10.30am – 12.30pm and 2pm – 4pm | Suitable for 6+ years | £7 per person

Sat 30 Nov | 10.30am – 12.30pm and 2pm – 4pm | Suitable for 6+ years | £7 per person

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

Join our Drop In Lantern Making Workshop at the Norden Farm Festive Night Market on Fri 6 Dec. Get parade ready in 20 mins! Drop in to make and decorate a simple willow and tissue lantern ready to illuminate on parade night. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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

Drop In Lantern Making Workshops in Maidenhead Town Centre

There are also Drop In Lantern Making Workshops in the town centre. Get parade ready in 20 mins! Drop in to make and decorate a simple willow and tissue lantern ready to illuminate on parade night. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sun 1 Dec | 10.30am - 4pm | Nicholsons Centre | Suitable for 6+ years | £5 per lantern

Sat 7 Dec | 10.30am - 2pm | Maidenhead Library | Suitable for 3+ years | £5 per lantern

Lantern Making Workshop (for Adults)

Sat 16 Nov | 10.30am – 12.30pm and 2pm – 4pm | Ages 17+ years | £10 per person

Tickets for this workshop can be booked online here.

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