Escape Arts: Building Stories

Join us at Escape Arts & Heritage Centre between 1:30 and 4:30pm on Saturday 13th and 20th September for a celebration of all things gargoyle as part of Heritage Open Days 2025. Pick up one of our two free self-guided Gargoyle Trail leaflets and head out to explore Stratford-upon-Avon’s hidden faces and intricate detailing. Choose from: The Clues Trail – a riddle-filled challenge for those who like to work things out (perfect for locals) or The Map Trail – a clear, easy-to-follow route around town for all ages.

Back at Escape Arts & Heritage Centre, enjoy a fun and family-friendly drop-in activity session. Get involved in: Gargoyle Drawing – take an A5 card with a building outline and add your own gargoyle design; and Roll-a-Gargoyle – roll the dice to choose its features, then draw your unique creation.

We will also be sharing our Lego town which as been created by visitors. You can add your own buildings and features and create a community vision of our town in Lego. Will it be cultural and historic or whacky and fun? We will also exhibit "A Part Meant For You" - blocks of flats created by our community groups in Nuneaton and Stratford, telling the stories of each floor and it's occupants. You can create your own storey story and add to the build.
Drinks and refreshments are also available. For more information, visit www.escapearts.org.uk.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

1:30 - 4:30pm

Saturday 20 September:

1:30 - 4:30pm

Location & directions

Service Yard Off Sheep Street, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6EE

Directions:

Escape Arts & Heritage Centre is located in the far left corner of the service yard between Bridge Street and Sheep Street in Stratford Upon Avon. Pedestrian access is via Shrieves Walk or Old Red Lion Court. What3words pure.clots.grapes

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

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