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Gingerbread House Workshop

Families start by planning out their design on paper before decorating a large pre-built gingerbread house. Guided by an artist, participants use piping bags and an assortment of colourful sweets and chocolates to complete their edible creation. Completed houses can be taken home to enjoy throughout the festive season.

What to Expect

Artist-led parent and child session decorating a pre-built gingerbread house.

Event Details

Food & Drink

The workshop includes an edible gingerbread house, icing, sweets and chocolates for decorating; no other food or drink.

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Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Parents and children decorating together

Vibe

Creative and festive

Energy Level

Low

Budget

££

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Location

Bents
Warrington Road, Glazebury, Warrington, WA3 5NT
Warrington

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: £33. The page also offers 4 interest-free payments of £8.25, subject to eligibility and terms. – Get tickets
  • Hours: 5pm-6pm.

Tips & Advice

  • Attend with a parent and child or children, as the workshop is designed for them to complete the activity together.
  • Use the included worksheet and pens to plan your design before decorating the pre-built gingerbread house.
  • No need to bring decorating supplies: the workshop includes a piping bag of icing, sweets, chocolates and design inspiration.
  • Book alongside friends if you’d like to make the decorating session a friendly competition.
  • Take your finished house home and enjoy it over the festive period; the gingerbread lasts for a couple of weeks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the workshop for?

It is designed for a parent and child or children to decorate a gingerbread house together.

What will we do during the workshop?

Plan a design using a worksheet and pens, then decorate a large pre-built gingerbread house with icing in a piping bag, sweets and chocolates, with an artist leading the workshop.

Can we take the gingerbread house home?

Yes. The completed edible house can be taken home and enjoyed over the Christmas period; the gingerbread lasts for a couple of weeks.

Can friends make it a competition?

The workshop suggests booking with friends and holding a gingerbread house decorating competition.

What is included in the booking?

It includes one large pre-built gingerbread house, a design worksheet and pens, a piping bag filled with icing, sweets and chocolates, and design inspiration.

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Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team