Book your place
13/08/2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
£6.50
Event information
Time
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Price
£6.50
What
Summer with the Museums,
Family events
Where
Stained Glass Museum

The Stained Glass Museum, South Triforium, Ely Cathedral, Ely, CB7 4DL

Who
5+,
Families

Join the beautiful Stained Glass Museum to learn how to create your own stunning silk bookmark. 

Suitable for children 6 years and over, beginners welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult for this workshop.

You will take home your finished gutta silk bookmark on the day for all to admire! No need to rush off afterwards; enjoy plenty other activities at the Stained Glass Museum, including our holiday trail, dressing up, designing your own stained glass window, light box and more! 

Please note: The Museum is located on an upper level of the Grade-I listed medieval Ely Cathedral. The entrance to the museum is via a spiral stone staircase of 40 steps fitted with a handrail. Unfortunately, there is no lift access to the Museum. The toilets are quite a hike from the museum, situated near the Lady Chapel in the Cathedral, so it’s advised that young people go to the toilet before the session begins. Parking in Ely is free or we are a short 10 minute walk from the train station.

 

This event is part of Summer at the Museums 2025.

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