Arty in the Abbey
Explore our abbey ruins through art!
Each Tuesday morning in August we’ll have a fun morning of art activities in the abbey ruins. Choose from a range of different art materials, from quality drawing pencils and paper to charcoals and pastels, all different colours or in shades of just one
Gather your materials and get creative as you explore the abbey.
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