Events at 
Delapré Abbey

Thursday 3rd, Friday 4th, Thursday 10th, Friday 11th, Thursday 17th and Friday 18th December
£20 per session / maximum of 8 participants per session / 10:30am, 1:30pm, 4pm
Price includes tea/coffee and a slice of Christmas cake

Make your own wreath using natural materials foraged from the grounds of Delapré Abbey.

During this workshop you will learn the art of making a wreath from scratch using Buff Willow as your base, and decorated with foliage including pine cones, fern, holly and berries.  Secateurs will be provided but we recommend that you bring your own gloves (and own secateurs if you wish!).

The session will last approximately an hour and a half. 

This is a Covid-safe event
Each session will have a maximum of 8 participants to ensure that you have a safe and relaxing experience with us. On arrival hand sanitiser will be provided, your temperature will be checked, and we ask that you scan our NHS Test and Trace QR code. Participants will have their own dedicated, socially-distanced workstation and all materials will be sanitised where possible. Antibacterial wipes will be available. Please remember to bring your mask as these will be required throughout the workshop. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to get in touch with us on info@delapreabbey.org.

Step back in time and experience the magic of Christmas through the ages at Delapré Abbey.

Soak up the stories, sights, sounds, and smells of 900 years of festivities inside the house.

With the fire aglow, music and smells emanating throughout the building, along with decorations galore, it will be a real feast for the senses.

Children go free.

House opening times
Thu 3rd & Fri 4th December
Tue 8th – Fri 11th December
Tue 15th – Fri 18th December
Mon 28th – Thu 31st December

Timed entry between 11am and 3pm.

Tickets:
£8/£8.80 including Gift Aid
Annual Pass Holders Free
Under 18s Free

Thursday 3rd, Wednesday 9th, Thursday 10th, Wednesday 16th, Thursday 17th December
Tours at 6pm and 7pm
£15 per person / maximum of 10 people per tour
Price includes mulled wine and stollen at the end of the tour

Experience the Abbey by candlelight on this wonderfully festive, special out-of-hours tour.

Step back in time and soak up the stories, sights, sounds and smells of 900 years of festivities. Once you step through the doors of the Abbey you’ll be taken on journey discovering medieval, Tudor and Victorian winter traditions. Hear about the Abbey’s history and its people on an informative tour whilst exploring the nooks and crannies of this spectacular building.

This is a Covid-safe event

Each tour will have a maximum of 10 participants to ensure that you have a safe and relaxing experience with us. Please stick to your bubbles of no more than 6 people and maintain social distancing throughout. On arrival hand sanitiser will be provided, your temperature will be checked, and we ask that you scan our NHS Test and Trace QR code. Please remember to bring your mask as these will be required whilst inside the building. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to get in touch with us on info@delapreabbey.org.

Please note that given the current climate, this event is subject to change.

Saturday 5th, Sunday 6th, Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th December
10am – 4pm
Entry is by donation of an item of food
Please book a free timed entry ticket to ensure safe numbers onsite

Enjoy a great day out for all the family at our annual Christmas Fair.

Pick up unique, handmade gifts from carefully curated stalls in the inspiring surroundings of the historic Abbey. With food, children’s activities, and the historic house dressed for Christmas, there will be something for all ages.

Complete your Christmas shopping and pick up stocking fillers from a variety of stalls – all under one roof – whilst enjoying something to eat and drink from a number of street food suppliers.

The entry fee this year is an item of food with the donations being distributed to our local community support/resilience organisations and Northampton Hope Centre.

This is a Covid-safe event
Each tour will have a maximum of 10 participants to ensure that you have a safe and relaxing experience with us. Please stick to your bubbles of no more than 6 people and maintain social distancing throughout. On arrival hand sanitiser will be provided, your temperature will be checked, and we ask that you scan our NHS Test and Trace QR code. Please remember to bring your mask as these will be required whilst inside the building. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to get in touch with us on info@delapreabbey.org.

Please note that given the current climate, this event is subject to change.

Tuesday 8th to Sunday 20th December
£6 per pack
Suitable for ages 4+

This Christmas at Delapré, The Wild Tribe is excited to offer a range of festive crafts and activities for all the family.  All materials are plant based and earth friendly, whilst aiming to give participants skills and knowledge to take home!

Come along to the Abbey and pick up a paper wreath craft pack to take away and complete at home or to gift to friends and family this Christmas. Each decorative paper bag includes the materials to create a delicate papercraft wreath, with wreath base, a selection of premium paper, red berry pompoms, and a compostable pot of glue. Instructions included within each pack with a link to a video demonstration.

Available to buy in The Orangery and Deli.

About The Wild Tribe
The Wild Tribe is a Nature Based Workshop company lovingly run by Jodie Mitchell and Harriet Creedy Crockford.  The duo have worked together in the creative industries for over 10 years and have had the pleasure of working with a range of incredible clients such as Kew Gardens, Sherwood Forest, The Jamie Oliver Foundation, The Natural History Museum & Google HQ.

“Here at The Wild Tribe it is our passion to create magical nature-based experiences with the most earth friendly approach possible. It is of utmost importance for us to work with sustainable principles and we truly value our clients for choosing to work with us based on this approach. Our aim is to reduce, reuse, recycle, whilst providing an inspiring, high quality, unique service.”

Each month, a percentage of The Wild Tribe profits go to The Wildlife Trusts & Mind.

Our Covid-19 Guidelines
We will be taking all participants temperature on arrival.
All leaders and participants will be required to wear a mask during the activity.
The workshop space will be specifically laid out to account for current social distancing guidelines.
All workshop stations will be thoroughly cleaned after each participant has taken part.
All equipment will be cleaned prior to arrival and after use.
All waste and rubbish will be taken away from the site at the end of the sessions.

Tuesday 8th, Friday 11th, and Sunday 13th December
Sessions at 10am and 12noon
Tickets £12 per person
All ages welcome

This Christmas at Delapré, The Wild Tribe is excited to offer a range of festive crafts and activities for all the family.  All workshop materials are plant based and earth friendly, whilst aiming to give participants skills and knowledge to take home!

Using air dry clay, a variety of stamps, and festive foliage, create your very own set of Christmas tree decorations. Workshop leaders, The Wild Tribe, will be showing participants four different techniques for decorating their clay including abstract foliage impressions, biodegradable glitter, lettering, and painting. Each participant will take away 5 decorations.

About The Wild Tribe
The Wild Tribe is a Nature Based Workshop company lovingly run by Jodie Mitchell and Harriet Creedy Crockford.  The duo have worked together in the creative industries for over 10 years and have had the pleasure of working with a range of incredible clients such as Kew Gardens, Sherwood Forest, The Jamie Oliver Foundation, The Natural History Museum & Google HQ.

“Here at The Wild Tribe it is our passion to create magical nature-based experiences with the most earth friendly approach possible. It is of utmost importance for us to work with sustainable principles and we truly value our clients for choosing to work with us based on this approach. Our aim is to reduce, reuse, recycle, whilst providing an inspiring, high quality, unique service.”

Each month, a percentage of The Wild Tribe profits go to The Wildlife Trusts & Mind.

Our Covid-19 Guidelines
We will be taking all participants temperature on arrival.
All leaders and participants will be required to wear a mask during the activity.
The workshop space will be specifically laid out to account for current social distancing guidelines.
All workshop stations will be thoroughly cleaned after each participant has taken part.
All equipment will be cleaned prior to arrival and after use.
All waste and rubbish will be taken away from the site at the end of the sessions.

Tuesday 8th, Friday 11th, and Sunday 13th December
Sessions at 2pm and 4pm
Tickets £12 per person
All ages welcome

This Christmas at Delapré, The Wild Tribe is excited to offer a range of festive crafts and activities for all the family.  All workshop materials are plant based and earth friendly, whilst aiming to give participants skills and knowledge to take home!

Using a variety of eco friendly materials such as craft paper, twine, paper tags, and an array of beautiful decorations, create a set of 4 crackers to take away ready for Christmas day. Each cracker will house a quirky eco friendly gift such wooden dice, mini notepads, and scrabble letters!

About The Wild Tribe
The Wild Tribe is a Nature Based Workshop company lovingly run by Jodie Mitchell and Harriet Creedy Crockford.  The duo have worked together in the creative industries for over 10 years and have had the pleasure of working with a range of incredible clients such as Kew Gardens, Sherwood Forest, The Jamie Oliver Foundation, The Natural History Museum & Google HQ.

“Here at The Wild Tribe it is our passion to create magical nature-based experiences with the most earth friendly approach possible. It is of utmost importance for us to work with sustainable principles and we truly value our clients for choosing to work with us based on this approach. Our aim is to reduce, reuse, recycle, whilst providing an inspiring, high quality, unique service.”

Each month, a percentage of The Wild Tribe profits go to The Wildlife Trusts & Mind.

Our Covid-19 Guidelines
We will be taking all participants temperature on arrival.
All leaders and participants will be required to wear a mask during the activity.
The workshop space will be specifically laid out to account for current social distancing guidelines.
All workshop stations will be thoroughly cleaned after each participant has taken part.
All equipment will be cleaned prior to arrival and after use.
All waste and rubbish will be taken away from the site at the end of the sessions.

Tuesday 15th, Friday 18th, and Sunday 20th December
Sessions at 10am and 12noon
Tickets £12 per person
All ages welcome

This Christmas at Delapré, The Wild Tribe is excited to offer a range of festive crafts and activities for all the family.  All workshop materials are plant based and earth friendly, whilst aiming to give participants skills and knowledge to take home!

Hand Sanitiser:
Using the scent of pine, aloe vera, and sweet almond oil, make your own natural antibacterial hand sanitiser. Each participant will take away a 20ml glass bottle of their hand sanitiser ready for instant use!

Squishy Soap:
Participants will also make an festive ginger bread scented squishy soap with pumpkin seed oil. Each person will roll and cut their soap into shapes and gift wrap them to take home. Perfect for a Christmas gift or for a little treat for themselves!

About The Wild Tribe
The Wild Tribe is a Nature Based Workshop company lovingly run by Jodie Mitchell and Harriet Creedy Crockford.  The duo have worked together in the creative industries for over 10 years and have had the pleasure of working with a range of incredible clients such as Kew Gardens, Sherwood Forest, The Jamie Oliver Foundation, The Natural History Museum & Google HQ.

“Here at The Wild Tribe it is our passion to create magical nature-based experiences with the most earth friendly approach possible. It is of utmost importance for us to work with sustainable principles and we truly value our clients for choosing to work with us based on this approach. Our aim is to reduce, reuse, recycle, whilst providing an inspiring, high quality, unique service.”

Each month, a percentage of The Wild Tribe profits go to The Wildlife Trusts & Mind.

Our Covid-19 Guidelines
We will be taking all participants temperature on arrival.
All leaders and participants will be required to wear a mask during the activity.
The workshop space will be specifically laid out to account for current social distancing guidelines.
All workshop stations will be thoroughly cleaned after each participant has taken part.
All equipment will be cleaned prior to arrival and after use.
All waste and rubbish will be taken away from the site at the end of the sessions.

Tuesday 15th, Friday 18th, and Sunday 20th December
Sessions at 2pm and 4pm
Tickets £10 per person
All ages welcome

This Christmas at Delapré, The Wild Tribe is excited to offer a range of festive crafts and activities for all the family.  All workshop materials are plant based and earth friendly, whilst aiming to give participants skills and knowledge to take home!

Decorate your own paper, envelopes and write positive festive letters to your chosen charitable cause, plus a member of your own family or friendship circle. In total participants will take away 2 written letters, and a further blank set for writing at home.

The Wild Tribe will be providing festive poetry excerpts, positive affirmations for inspiration and an array of paper/stamps/decorations to use on their stationery.

About The Wild Tribe
The Wild Tribe is a Nature Based Workshop company lovingly run by Jodie Mitchell and Harriet Creedy Crockford.  The duo have worked together in the creative industries for over 10 years and have had the pleasure of working with a range of incredible clients such as Kew Gardens, Sherwood Forest, The Jamie Oliver Foundation, The Natural History Museum & Google HQ.

“Here at The Wild Tribe it is our passion to create magical nature-based experiences with the most earth friendly approach possible. It is of utmost importance for us to work with sustainable principles and we truly value our clients for choosing to work with us based on this approach. Our aim is to reduce, reuse, recycle, whilst providing an inspiring, high quality, unique service.”

Each month, a percentage of The Wild Tribe profits go to The Wildlife Trusts & Mind.

Our Covid-19 Guidelines
We will be taking all participants temperature on arrival.
All leaders and participants will be required to wear a mask during the activity.
The workshop space will be specifically laid out to account for current social distancing guidelines.
All workshop stations will be thoroughly cleaned after each participant has taken part.
All equipment will be cleaned prior to arrival and after use.
All waste and rubbish will be taken away from the site at the end of the sessions.

Wednesday 16th December
Session at 10:30am
£30 per person

Have fun creating your very own Christmas table centrepiece, with seasonal foliage, berries and pinecones, complete with a candle. Keep your design topped up with water, and it should see you throughout the festive season.

Scissors will be provided, but bring your own strong pair if you have some.

Suitable for all levels of ability. This session will last approximately an hour and a half.

This session is led by Florry.

About Florry

Claire from Florry, is a professional florist who loves to share her enthusiasm for all things floral with others.

After several years working at a busy florist, she now works independently, as a local floral designer. Claire specialises in teaching floral design, gives floral demonstrations, and creates wedding flowers for couples, in and around Northamptonshire.

Last summer, Claire gave a floral demonstration in the flower school, at the annual RHS flower show in Tatton Park.  In spring 2020, Claire went back to studying, this time for the higher diploma in floristry, ensuring that her techniques and knowledge remain varied, and up to date.

This is a Covid-safe event

Each session will have a maximum of 10 participants to ensure that you have a safe and relaxing experience with us. On arrival hand sanitiser will be provided, your temperature will be checked, and we ask that you scan our NHS Test and Trace QR code. Participants will have their own dedicated, socially-distanced workstation and all materials will be sanitised where possible. Antibacterial wipes will be available. Please remember to bring your mask as these will be required throughout the workshop. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to get in touch with us on info@delapreabbey.org.

Wednesday 16th December
Session at 2pm
£35 per person

Dress your mantelpiece ready for Christmas, as you make your very own Christmas arrangement. The design will include wintry seasonal foliage, berries and pinecones, approx. 60cm long. Keep your design topped up with water, and it should last throughout the festive season.

Scissors will be provided, but bring your own strong pair if you have some.

Suitable for all levels of ability. This session will last approximately 2 hours.

This session is led by Florry.

About Florry

Claire from Florry, is a professional florist who loves to share her enthusiasm for all things floral with others.

After several years working at a busy florist, she now works independently, as a local floral designer. Claire specialises in teaching floral design, gives floral demonstrations, and creates wedding flowers for couples, in and around Northamptonshire.

Last summer, Claire gave a floral demonstration in the flower school, at the annual RHS flower show in Tatton Park.  In spring 2020, Claire went back to studying, this time for the higher diploma in floristry, ensuring that her techniques and knowledge remain varied, and up to date.

This is a Covid-safe event

Each session will have a maximum of 10 participants to ensure that you have a safe and relaxing experience with us. On arrival hand sanitiser will be provided, your temperature will be checked, and we ask that you scan our NHS Test and Trace QR code. Participants will have their own dedicated, socially-distanced workstation and all materials will be sanitised where possible. Antibacterial wipes will be available. Please remember to bring your mask as these will be required throughout the workshop. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to get in touch with us on info@delapreabbey.org.

Friday 18th and Saturday 19th December
Sessions at 2pm
£40 per person

Have fun and learn how to make a Christmas fresh floral arrangement, with seasonal florals, foliages and accessories, learning some floristry design tips along the way. You can make it for a Christmas gift, or for your home, ready for Christmas.

Suitable for all levels of ability. This session will last approximately 2 hours.

This session is led by Florry.

About Florry

Claire from Florry, is a professional florist who loves to share her enthusiasm for all things floral with others.

After several years working at a busy florist, she now works independently, as a local floral designer. Claire specialises in teaching floral design, gives floral demonstrations, and creates wedding flowers for couples, in and around Northamptonshire.

Last summer, Claire gave a floral demonstration in the flower school, at the annual RHS flower show in Tatton Park.  In spring 2020, Claire went back to studying, this time for the higher diploma in floristry, ensuring that her techniques and knowledge remain varied, and up to date.

This is a Covid-safe event

Each session will have a maximum of 10 participants to ensure that you have a safe and relaxing experience with us. On arrival hand sanitiser will be provided, your temperature will be checked, and we ask that you scan our NHS Test and Trace QR code. Participants will have their own dedicated, socially-distanced workstation and all materials will be sanitised where possible. Antibacterial wipes will be available. Please remember to bring your mask as these will be required throughout the workshop. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to get in touch with us on info@delapreabbey.org.

Saturday 19th December
Session at 10:30am
£50 per person

Learn how to make a hand-tied bouquet with some beautiful blooms and seasonal foliage. Presented in a box, it would make a Christmas gift or, flowers to keep for yourself. All flowers and materials are included.

Scissors will be provided, but bring your own strong pair if you have some.

Some experience is useful. This session will last approximately 2 hours.

This session is led by Florry.

About Florry

Claire from Florry, is a professional florist who loves to share her enthusiasm for all things floral with others.

After several years working at a busy florist, she now works independently, as a local floral designer. Claire specialises in teaching floral design, gives floral demonstrations, and creates wedding flowers for couples, in and around Northamptonshire.

Last summer, Claire gave a floral demonstration in the flower school, at the annual RHS flower show in Tatton Park.  In spring 2020, Claire went back to studying, this time for the higher diploma in floristry, ensuring that her techniques and knowledge remain varied, and up to date.

This is a Covid-safe event

Each session will have a maximum of 10 participants to ensure that you have a safe and relaxing experience with us. On arrival hand sanitiser will be provided, your temperature will be checked, and we ask that you scan our NHS Test and Trace QR code. Participants will have their own dedicated, socially-distanced workstation and all materials will be sanitised where possible. Antibacterial wipes will be available. Please remember to bring your mask as these will be required throughout the workshop. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to get in touch with us on info@delapreabbey.org.

Sunday 20th, Monday 21st, Tuesday 22nd and Wednesday 23rd December
9:30am, 10am, 10:30am, 11am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 2pm, 2:30pm, 3pm, 3:30pm
£5 per child / maximum of 10 children per session (max. 1 adult per child)

Meet Santa at the Abbey, receive a present lovingly wrapped by his team of elves, hear an original Christmas story, and make your own badge. See the house dressed for Christmas along the way.

Santa’s Safety Message
This is a Covid-safe event. To ensure social distancing we’ve limited numbers per session so please arrive at the start of your time slot. On arrival hand sanitiser will be provided, your temperature will be checked, and we ask that you scan our NHS Test and Trace QR code. Please remember to bring your mask as these will be required whilst inside the building. All presents will be pre-wrapped 48hrs in advance and handled by staff wearing appropriate PPE. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to get in touch with us on info@delapreabbey.org.

Please note that given the current climate, this event is subject to change.