Storytelling, mosaic-making workshops and Easter trails

14 April 2009

St Paul's Cathedral is celebrating Easter with storytelling sessions, mosaic-making workshops and Easter trails.

Visitors with children can sign up for one of five storytelling sessions running each day between 11^th and 18^th April. Each story tells the tale of a different character in the Cathedral's history; including Sir Christopher Wren, Florence Nightingale, Admiral Nelson and the Fire Watchers who saved St Paul's during the Blitz.

Each day between 11^th and 18^th April, children can also sign up for a mosaic-making workshop. This kicks off with a 15-minute storytelling session about the artists who made the mosaics in St Paul's. Participants will then produce their own mosaic inspired by the patterns, shapes and colours they have seen in the cathedral.

Throughout the Easter holidays, families will be able to follow the St Paul's Cathedral Easter trail. This self-guided trail leads visitors on a journey through the Cathedral and will help them discover more about the Easter story and this iconic building. On completion of the trail children will be able to claim a special Easter prize.

Bishop Michael Colclough, Canon Pastor said "These new Easter activities are an imaginative and exciting way for families to not only discover St Paul's Cathedral but also to learn more about the Easter story.”

As well as its programme of family activities, St Paul's will be holding a range of worship throughout Easter.