A knitting and wool craft event
Join us for our special Wild About Wool knitting event and discover different types of textile crafts.
See a vintage sock knitting machine in action
Watch sheepdogs in action working our flock of Oxford Down sheep
Chat to our experts about your knitting conundrums
Learn about wet felting (additional £5 charge to have-a-go)
Take part in our peg loom and rag rugging activities
See the Ickenham Post Box Toppers creative display
Find out the importance of knitting for the troops on the home front during WWI (Saturday only)
See some traditional spinning demonstrations (Sunday only)
All activities are weather dependent and subject to change.
Book Tickets
Book your tickets now to join us for our Wild About Wool event!
This is a standard admission day
Free entry for COAM Annual Members
Event Information
With 45 acres at your disposal, there is plenty to explore, including woodlands and an exciting adventure playground
Dogs on short leads are welcome but must not go inside residential buildings
Light lunches, drinks, cakes and snacks are available to purchase from our Skippings Barn
Sensory backpacks are available to borrow (subject to availability)
Mobility scooters are available to borrow (subject to availability - pre-booking is advised)
Lots of free parking
Photography and filming may take place during this event for the Museum archives and publicity. These photographs and video footage may appear in promotional or educational materials including on our websites, social media pages, newsletters, or in newspapers and magazines. If you do not wish to be photographed, please speak to the photographer. For further details please email marketing@coam.org.uk
