Puppet Workshop and Show

at National Mining Museum
Dalkeith Available from Tue 14 Apr to Tue 14 Apr

Up to 10% off tickets

No booking fees

Book Puppet Workshop tickets & let creativity take centre stage this Easter at the National Mining Museum Scotland!

Get ready for a morning (or afternoon!) full of imagination, laughter and hands‑on fun! Children can design and create their very own colourful felt puppet before stepping behind the mini stage to put on a show filled with adventure, silliness and surprises.

  • Enjoy a fun‑filled creative workshop perfect for crafty and imaginative children
  • Design and make a colourful felt puppet to take home
  • Bring puppets to life behind a mini stage for a playful performance
  • Work together with other children to invent imaginative stories
  • Ideal for kids who love crafting, storytelling and performing

Create a puppet, invent a story & bring your character to life on stage this Easter holiday in Dalkeith

  • Date: Tuesday 14th April (10:30am - 11:30am, or 1pm - 2pm)
  • Age Suitability: Suitable for ages 2-6 years old
  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Age Suitability: Great for creative children who enjoy hands‑on making and performing
  • Location: Lady Victoria Colliery, Newtongrange, Dalkeith EH22 4QN
  • Tickets include: Puppet‑making materials, guided crafting, and access to the mini performance stage

Children begin by designing and crafting their own colourful felt puppet - once their puppet is complete, it’s showtime!

Children begin by designing and crafting their own colourful felt puppet - whether it becomes a cheeky monster, a friendly animal or a magical character is entirely up to them. With support from the friendly workshop team, young makers can experiment with shapes, colours and creative details.

Once their puppet is complete, it’s showtime! Kids step behind the mini stage to perform their own stories, working solo or teaming up with others to bring their characters to life in a fun, active and imaginative way.

  • Make Your Own Felt Puppet: Create a unique character to take home
  • Puppet Show Time: Perform behind the mini stage and act out your own imaginative story
  • Team Creativity: Work with others to invent silly, adventurous or surprising tales
  • Friendly Support: Staff help inspire creativity, encourage storytelling and keep the fun flowing
  • Limited Spaces: Early booking recommended to avoid missing out

With crafting, performing and plenty of imaginative play, the Puppet Workshop offers a wonderful creative craft experience for children. Book your session today and let young storytellers bring their characters to life!

Location

Lady Victoria Colliery

Newtongrange,
Dalkeith,
EH22 4QN
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How to find us

Address: National Mining Museum Scotland, Lady Victoria Colliery, Newtongrange, Midlothian, EH22 4QN

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Facilities
  • Toilets
  • Food and drink
  • Parking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transport accessible
More Info
Is the National Mining Museum in Scotland wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the National Mining Museum in Scotland is primarily wheelchair accessible.

  • Access between floors is by stairs and lifts.
  • Stair cases have handrails on both sides.
  • The lifts are large enough for power-operated wheelchairs.
  • A hearing loop system is in use through the exhibition floors.
  • All public parts of the museum are fully wheelchair accessible, with the exception of the Winding Engine House.
  • The layout is spacious and there is ample room for wheelchairs throughout the public areas. 
  • Foldable/portable walking sticks are available on request.
  • Guide and assistance dogs are also welcome. 
Is there food and drink available at the National Mining Museum in Scotland?

Yes, there is a cafe onsite at the National Mining Museum in Scotland.

  • The cafe's opening hours are Wednesday to Sunday from 10am
  • The cafe serves hot and cold drinks, soup, sandwiches, paninis, toasties, salads and a selection of cakes, scones and tray bakes. 
  • High chairs are available.
  • There is a range of healthy children's food for children's meals. 
What are the opening times for the National Mining Museum in Scotland?

The opening times for the National Mining Museum are as follows:

  • 1st April - 31st October: 10am - 5pm, 7 days per week. 
  • 1st November - 31st March: 10am - 4pm, 7 days per week. 
  • Please note: The Museum is closed over the festive period. 

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