The Festive Gift Fair
November 17–20
De-stress your Christmas shopping expedition this year and turn it into a fun, family day out at the NEC Birmingham. The hundreds of sellers in attendance at this four day shopping spectacular will be offering everything from delicious American candy and contemporary jewellery to children’s toys and books and home furnishings.
Frankfurt Christmas Market And Craft Fair
November 18–23
As the largest authentic German market outside of Germany and Austria, Birmingham’s Frankfurt Market and craft fair is the perfect place to fill your stocking with unique gifts, traditional German sausages and warming Glühwein.
Christmas Celebration Weekend
Saturdays and Sundays from November 19–December 18
Sweet-toothed children will be in chocolate heaven during one of these special festive weekends at Cadbury World in Birmingham. As well as the opportunity to meet Santa Clause and receive an appetizing gift, families can watch a potted 30 minute pantomime and tuck into traditional fare in the Cadbury Café.
Victorian Christmas Decorations
November 24
Deck your halls with gorgeous vintage style decorations including kissing balls, ivy ribbon and decoupage crackers after taking part in this crafty workshop at Canons Ashby, Northamptonshire.
Lantern Procession and Carols in the Stableyard
November 26
Wrap up warmly for an atmospheric procession around the Stableyard in Belton House, Lincolnshire then join Santa Clause and the Oasby Village singers around the Christmas tree for some traditional Christmas carols.
A Victorian Christmas
December 9
Enter the world of Christmas past with an evening of festive entertainment in the stately surroundings of Bantock House in Wolverhampton. Children can enjoy a selection of period games, Christmas carols, Victorian crafts and tuck into delicious warming mince pies.
The Festive Gift Fair
November 17–20
De-stress your Christmas shopping expedition this year and turn it into a fun, family day out at the NEC Birmingham. The hundreds of sellers in attendance at this four day shopping spectacular will be offering everything from delicious American candy and contemporary jewellery to children’s toys and books and home furnishings.
Frankfurt Christmas Market And Craft Fair
November 18–23
As the largest authentic German market outside of Germany and Austria, Birmingham’s Frankfurt Market and craft fair is the perfect place to fill your stocking with unique gifts, traditional German sausages and warming Glühwein.
Christmas Celebration Weekend
Saturdays and Sundays from November 19–December 18
Sweet-toothed children will be in chocolate heaven during one of these special festive weekends at Cadbury World in Birmingham. As well as the opportunity to meet Santa Clause and receive an appetizing gift, families can watch a potted 30 minute pantomime and tuck into traditional fare in the Cadbury Café.
Victorian Christmas Decorations
November 24
Deck your halls with gorgeous vintage style decorations including kissing balls, ivy ribbon and decoupage crackers after taking part in this crafty workshop at Canons Ashby, Northamptonshire.
Lantern Procession and Carols in the Stableyard
November 26
Wrap up warmly for an atmospheric procession around the Stableyard in Belton House, Lincolnshire then join Santa Clause and the Oasby Village singers around the Christmas tree for some traditional Christmas carols.
Christmas Storytelling
December 3, 4
Kenilworth Castle, Warwickshire will be hosting an afternoon of festive storytelling to begin the Christmas season in cosy style.
A Victorian Christmas
December 9
Enter the world of Christmas past with an evening of festive entertainment in the stately surroundings of Bantock House in Wolverhampton. Children can enjoy a selection of period games, Christmas carols, Victorian crafts and tuck into delicious warming mince pies.
The Gruffalo
December 10
Head to Selfridges in Birmingham for an afternoon of magical fun with a very special visitor, The Gruffalo. Young fans of the classic children’s story will have opportunity to meet the gentle giant himself,listen to special readings, have their face painted and enter a competition to see The Gruffalo Live on tour.
Breakfast With Santa
December 10,11, 17, 18, 23, 24
Santa Claus will be taking his seat for Christmas and inviting his junior guests to a morning packed with games, carols and plenty of fun-filled mischief with his team of elves. After the mornings activities at Warwick Castle, children will also leave with a surprise Christmas gift.
Abbey Christmas
December 17
Head to the historic Newstead Abbey in Nottinghamshire, a peek at some of the house's finest rooms, opened specially for the Christmas season. The splendid property, once home to Lord Byron, is to be decorated in fabulous festive style by local students and florists.
A Tudor Christmas
December 17–18
Learn all about how Christmas was celebrated hundreds of years ago at this historic family event in Kenilworth Castle & Elizabethan Garden. Discover what the Tudors ate, how they liked to decorate and the tradition of St Thomas’ day or join in a selection of traditional Tudor games throughout the day.
