Crafting the Past – A Summer of Making

Uncover the lost trades of the past this Summer Holiday at the Museum of Cambridge.

🧶 Stinging String Superstar

📍 Turn nettles into string, from plant to fibre! Learn an ancient technique used for millennia to process stinging nettles into cordage.

⏰ 18^th, 22^nd, 25^th and 29^th August, 12:00-14:00

🎟 Booking required

Dates:

Monday 18^th August

Friday 22^nd August

Monday 25^th August

Friday 29^th August

Times:

12:00 – 14:00

Tickets:

Please book your FREE ticket here: https://museumofcambridge2.beaconforms.com/form/5b192801

Place:

The Enid Porter Room

Museum of Cambridge

2-3 Castle Street

Cambridge

CB3 0AQ

Accessibility:

The Enid Porter Room has level access into the space. You can also read about our accessibility information on our website. If you’d like to chat through any accessibility requirements, don’t hesitate to give us a call on 01223 355159 or email enquiries@museumofcambridge.org.uk.

Getting Here:

We are in the centre of Cambridge. You’ll find us at the corner of Castle Street and Northampton Street. We are right beside Kettle’s Yard and only a 15-minute walk from King’s College.

You can park your bike at the bike parks on Bridge Street or on Northampton Street. There is a bus stop nearby on Bridge Street. Find out more about how to get here by train, bike, bus, car or on foot on our website.

Photography:

Please note that photographs may be taken throughout this event, and images may be used in future marketing and reporting materials. If you do not wish for you or your family’s photograph to be taken, please make sure to let us know.

Healthy Events:

If you’re feeling unwell or have recently tested positive for COVID-19, please do not attend this event. We’ll be happy to welcome you at the Museum on another day.