Christmas Paint-a-Pot
Paint your own festive ceramic masterpiece at Rufford Abbey's Christmas Paint-a-Pot!
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Instant same-day take-home, zero mess, and £2 off ceramics with every Christmas Trail Sheet purchased. Pre-book or walk in!
🎄 SPECIAL OFFER: Get £2 off any ceramic with every Christmas Trail Sheet purchased!
Pre-book to Guarantee Your Space, or Walk In on the Day! Step into The Makers Loft at Rufford Abbey for a magical, weatherproof ceramic painting experience this Christmas! Choose from a merry selection of festive blanks and design your colourful, jolly masterpiece using our fast-drying paints.
Best of all? You take your festive creation home the very same day!
Why You’ll Love It
- Instant Take-Home: No kilns, no waiting! Paint your masterpiece, let it dry, and take it home immediately.
- Festive Seasonal Blanks: Pick from a variety of Christmas and classic ceramic blanks to bring to life.
- Zero Mess for Parents: We supply all aprons and materials, and handle the clean-up so you can relax.
The Essential Details
- When:
- Saturdays and Sundays in November & December
- School holidays 19th December to 3rd January 2027.
- Note that we have shorter operating hours on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve.
- Location: The Makers Loft (Upstairs above the Gift Shop – fully accessible via stairs and lift).
- Opening Hours: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Please note that we have shorter operating hours on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve)
- Session Duration: 1-hour slots available at 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, and 2:00 PM (final sessions at 1:00pm on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve).
Cost & Booking Spaces are booked per person. Walk-ins are welcome subject to availability, but pre-booking is strongly recommended to guarantee your table.
Please select your ticket type when booking:
- Painter Ticket (£2 Deposit): Holds your seat! On the day, choose your ceramic blank (priced between £10, £12, or £15), and your £2 deposit will be deducted from your final bill.
- Non-Painter Ticket (Free): Required for supervising adults or accompanying family members who are not painting.
What’s Included
- Choice of high-quality ceramic blank (purchased on arrival)
- All acrylic paints, brushes, and protective aprons
- A carry bag to get your dry masterpiece safely home
Important Information
- Family Friendly: Children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times.
- Parking: Regular parking charges apply.