Come and Make Your Own Dragon Linstock
The Mary Rose Museum, Portsmouth · 26 October to 30 October 2026
Visitors to The Mary Rose Museum in Portsmouth can make their own linstock, a tool once used to fire cannon, and decorate it with a fiery dragon's head to light up Halloween. The activity runs from 11:00am to 3:00pm from 26 to 30 October 2026 during half-term, and suits families. Booking is recommended.
Highlights
- Make your own linstock with a dragon's head to decorate
- Runs 11:00am to 3:00pm, 26 to 30 October 2026
- Held at The Mary Rose Museum, Portsmouth, during half-term
Getting there
The Mary Rose Museum, PO1 3PY
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