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Crafty Monkeys

3 Corney Place | opposite the Town Hall, Penrith, England
07595901977
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Ranked #1 of 21 attractions in Penrith
Type: Educational Sites
Owner description: A warm family welcome awaits you at our craft studio where you can have a go no matter what age or ability!The potters wheels, Decopatch, pottery... more » Owner description: A warm family welcome awaits you at our craft studio where you can have a go no matter what age or ability!The potters wheels, Decopatch, pottery painting, mosaics, plant pots, wooden shapes and keepsakes with hand and foot prints are available every day, NO NEED TO BOOK!Prices start at just £4.50, no hidden extras.We can fully glaze and fire in our studio.We have loads of take home in the day options.We do offer a postal service.We have our own toilet and baby change.Hot and cold drink facilities. « less
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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

A friend and I attempted to go for an nice outdoors activity near Penrith. But, the weather was against us. We needn't have worried as Crafty Monkeys was there to save us! Two adults, no children, many layers of paint later... We had such a good time! There are a few different activities to do. I painted a flower-pot and... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Firstly we were helped across the road by a mad man who jumped out and stopped traffic...we waited a while to have our turn but were made welcome and given plenty of freedom to view our craft options with no pressure. We asked for something a little different and were accommodated, given advise and made to feel very welcome and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013 via mobile

Was amazed how well they can get a baby's handprint on pretty much anything! I thought we would struggle with baby's handprint but it was so easy with their help. Amazing, friendly couple who make you feel right at home. And so looking forward to the end result.

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Carlisle, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

My two year old loved painting his train for his bedroom. Everyone if friendly relaxed and happy to help with anything. We will be back soon x

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Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

My husband took me here for my birthday (it was a couple of years ago - only just getting round to reviewing!) But it was really really great. The couple who run it are lovely and even though we were really bad, they did not make us feel daft! Two great afternoons - one on the wheel and then a... More

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Hastings, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013

Wife and i turned up to do something different on a short break.Felt like big kids, but couple who run this put us at ease(off peak time on arrival meant we had whole place to ourselves and had sole attention).Relaxed chat about us and even themselves whilst being given patient tuition on making a basic container of our choice(you can... More

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Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013

I have always wanted to have a go at the potter's wheel and on a rainy Saturday and having cancelled our pre-booked bike ride, we found the perfect place to try it. Tim was very helpful on the phone, answering my million-and-one questions and Michelle was patient and thorough at teaching us. The 4 of us (all adults) came away... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013 via mobile

Had a fab time today, loads of fun and there was loads of choice of things to do and different things to decorate. Even deco patched a sausage dog as a gift! Will definitely be returning to make some Christmas decorations in Winter.

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

A friend of mine booked 7 of us into Crafty Monkeys for her birthday (we are 29!). We were pretty useless on the whole but Michelle and the team were so helpful and a good laugh. It was a really lovely experience which I would highly recommend for all ages.

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St Helens, Merseyside
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

We decided to visit Crafty Monkeys whilst on holiday in the Lakes after reading the reviews here. We were not disappointed and had a great time. It's full of fun for all the family. We were literally spoilt for choice with the craft activities available and we had a great day out. A big thanks to Tim and Michelle who... More

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