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Crafty Monkeys

3 Corney Place | opposite the Town Hall, England
07595901977
Ranked #1 of 14 attractions in Penrith
5.0 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
Type: Educational Sites
Owner description: A warm family welcome awaits you at our studio where you can make pottery on the Potter's wheels, paint pottery on a big range of bisque, make a Teddy...... more » Owner description: A warm family welcome awaits you at our studio where you can make pottery on the Potter's wheels, paint pottery on a big range of bisque, make a Teddy Bear or create a Mosaic.Baby hand and foot prints on pottery or in clay.Dog paw prints on pottery or in clay.Prices to create start at £6.50.We can fully glaze and fire in our studio. « less
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Livingston, Scotland, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

What a fantastic place to visit! As someone who is really into learning new crafts, it was really nice to stumble upon this place and let loose some creativity. The owners were extremely nice and most helpful, and we enjoyed an informal blether with them. At first, I was unable to decide what to do but decided I would throw... More

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Derby
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

Excellent family attraction, the children loved it. Staff are all very friendly and welcoming, will definitely making a return visit More

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Surrey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

We had a great time at Crafty Monkeys on holiday this Easter. The couple who run it are lovely and so friendly. We went for the option to make a bowl, jug or pot and in fact we enjoyed it so much that we went back for a second time and made more! The great thing is that they will... More

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york
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

we were staying in ullswater and the weather was not good and so we were glad we found crafty monkeys in penrith , we all had a great day and we will return .richard,holly and sam . More

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peterborough
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

Crafty Monkeys is at the top of our attraction / activity list each time we holiday in the Lake district and happily spend 2 - 4 hours enjoying the calm, relaxed, creative and family-friendly atmosphere created by the young family and owners Tim & Michelle. Our 4 year old loved making a pot at the potters wheel for the first... More

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Cheshire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

We were staying nearby at Thanet well lodges and wanted something that was fun and stimulating for our 10month old daughter....knowing that she loves to get messy painting we tryed out crafty monkeys. Great decision well worth it....daughter loved it. Staff and owners were fantastic very personalised visit and came away with some great pieces of creative art made by... More

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York, United Kingdom
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012

We came here for a mornings entertainment whilst in the lakes. It was fab u lous! Lots to do from painting blank bits of crockery and ornaments, stuffing bears or using the potters wheel. Although we were not in the area for long this was no problem because they will post out your creations. They were very friendly and nothing... More

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Manchester
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012

We spent a great afternoon here with our 2 kids. Tim and Mish are the perfect hosts and make the place what it is. My husband and I painted wine and beer glasses while our 4-year-old painted a monkey, which she reluctantly left so it could be put in the kiln overnight. We returned a few days later to collect... More

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Penrith, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2012

We are locals and have been going to Crafty Monkeys for the last couple of years. Myself and my 3 children age 3, 10 and 12 went during the holidays and as usual were treat as VIP,s, nothing is ever too much trouble and the owners and staff are always there to help. My children LOVE going, there is plenty... More

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Stockton-on-Tees, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

Our kids loved this place we found it on Days out with the Kids and thought it would be a good place to visit. We couldn't believe how 3 hours passed with the four of us completely soaked up in craft. The kids loved it and Mum and Dad enjoyed chilling out painting and sipping fresh coffee too!!! The two... More

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