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Autumn at Arthur Cottage

Arthur Cottage and Interpretative Centre, 21A Dreen Road, Cullybackey, County Antrim, BT42 1FX
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Autumn at Arthur Cottage

Celebrate the season with a cosy line-up of craft demonstrations and heritage workshops at Arthur Cottage, Cullybackey – the perfect place to experience traditional skills in a charming setting.

September Highlights
Sat 6 Sept, 12–3pm: Embroidered Memories – Craft your own keepsake jar workshop
Sat & Sun 13–14 Sept, 11–3pm: EHOD Weekend – Spinning & baking demonstrations
Sat 20 Sept, 11–3pm: Needle Felting demonstration
Sat 27 Sept, 12–3pm: Harvest Heritage – Traditional Corn Dolly Craft Workshop

October Highlights
Sat 4 Oct, 12–3pm: Traditional Woollen Weaving Demonstration
Sat 11 Oct, 12–3pm: Apple Pie on the Open Fire Demonstration
Sat 18 Oct, 12–3pm: Threads of Time – Make your own needle case workshop
Sat 25 Oct, 12–3pm: From Fleece to Thread – Heritage Spinning Day Workshop

️Standard entry applies for demonstration days * except for EHOD weekend were free admission applies

All materials provided for workshops.  Workshop Times: 12pm – 3pm
☕ Light refreshments included. Take home your finished piece.  Cost: £10 per person
Location: Arthur Cottage, Cullybackey
To book: Call Carrickfergus Castle VIC on 028 9335 8262 or visitorinfo@midandeastantrim.gov.uk

Booking essential – spaces are limited.

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Parking & Transport

  • On site parking
  • Station nearby

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Adult£10.00 per ticket

️Standard entry applies for demonstration days * except for EHOD weekend were free admission applies. Workshops cost: £10 per person

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Opening Times

Embroidered Memories – Craft your own keepsake jar workshop (6 Sept 2025)
DayTimes
Saturday12:00 - 15:00
EHOD Weekend – Spinning & baking demonstrations (13 Sept 2025 - 14 Sept 2025)
DayTimes
Saturday - Sunday11:00 - 15:00
Needle Felting demonstration (20 Sept 2025)
DayTimes
Saturday11:00 - 15:00
Harvest Heritage – Traditional Corn Dolly Craft Workshop (27 Sept 2025)
DayTimes
Saturday12:00 - 15:00
Traditional Woollen Weaving Demonstration (4 Oct 2025)
DayTimes
Saturday11:00 - 15:00
Apple Pie on the Open Fire Demonstration (11 Oct 2025)
DayTimes
Saturday11:00 - 15:00
Threads of Time – Make your own needle case workshop (18 Oct 2025)
DayTimes
Saturday12:00 - 15:00
From Fleece to Thread – Heritage Spinning Day Workshop (25 Oct 2025)
DayTimes
Saturday12:00 - 15:00

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