Downham Market
Creative and Craft Workshops, Classes and Courses Near Downham Market
A creative escape that feels like a treat.
Looking for creative and craft workshops near Downham Market? Whether you would like to try stained glass, enjoy lino printing, or spend the day willow weaving, Reef Make & Do offers something truly special.
We host expert-led art and craft workshops in Walsingham and Wiveton — tucked away on the beautiful North Norfolk coast. It is a peaceful, inspiring setting for a proper escape-from-it-all day — and an easy, scenic journey from Downham Market if you are ready for time to make, connect, and create.
Getting Here from Downham Market
Approx. travel times:
By Car: ~1 hour 5 minutes from Downham Market to Walsingham (via A1065 through Swaffham and Fakenham – straightforward and scenic)
By Train: Not ideal – nearest stations are Sheringham and King’s Lynn, and both are still a fair distance from our venues
By Bus: ~2 hours 45 minutes (multiple changes – bus to King’s Lynn or Swaffham, then on to Fakenham and Walsingham)
Our Venues
Our workshops take place in two light, calm and characterful venues:
Stonegate Farm, Little Walsingham – my home and a historic village ideal for getting your creative mojo back
Wiveton Parish Rooms – a peaceful spot just inland from the sea, perfect for blowing the cobwebs off
Both venues include:
Free parking
Step-free, accessible entry
Homemade refreshments and delicious two-course lunches on full-day workshops
All tools and materials provided — just bring yourself and your creative curiosity
Why Guests from Downham Market Say It’s Worth the Trip
A proper change of pace and scenery — far enough to feel like a treat, close enough for a day trip
Welcoming, expert tutors who make you feel relaxed and inspired from the start
A warm, friendly community of like-minded makers
Homemade food, laughter, connection, and something beautiful to take home with you
Workshops Loved by Our Guests from Downham Market
Stained Glass for Beginners – make something you will treasure
Lino Printing – simple to start, endlessly creative
Willow Weaving – practical, tactile, and rewarding
Painting for Beginners – expressive, calming, and fun
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Directions and Map
Ready for a scenic drive to spark your creativity? Click below to plan your journey from Downham Market to Walsingham:
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Free, easy parking
Fully accessible workshop spaces
Homemade cakes, tea, and proper food included
Why not make a day of it and enjoy the coast, creativity, and good company?
You bring the curiosity, we will provide the paint, the cake, and a day to remember.
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