Tiny Turnips Festival 2026

iny Turnips Festival 2026
A playful Hop tu Naa session designed for under 5s at Cregneash Folk Village.

Expect a relaxed, hands-on morning with simple crafts, music, messy play, and plenty of space for little ones to explore at their own pace.

Activities are built around short attention spans, easy participation, and sensory fun.

What’s on

Decorate your own pre-drilled turnip lantern using stickers, paint, googly eyes, and simple craft materials
Sing, clap, and wiggle along to “Jinnie the Witch” and other toddler-friendly songs with Matt Kelly
Hop tu Naa Sensory Bins
Baby Area with toys and books
Turnip printing using ink pads
Make a skeleton picture with cotton buds or cotton pad ghost pictures to take home
Join a mini-Hop tu Naa parade with costumes welcome or choose from the dress-up box
Quiet corner with colouring sheets and stickers
Useful information

Designed for children aged 0–5 years
All children must be supervised by an adult at all times
All materials are provided
Messy play is washable, but we recommend that children wear old clothes
Activities are flexible, so children can move between stations freely
Pushchairs are welcome, but space may be limited in some activity areas
Expect a lively environment with music, movement, and sensory play