Events

Forge Mill Needle Museum and Bordesley Abbey Visitor Centre holds many different events throughout the year.

These can link in with National Days or initiatives, seasonal themes or exhibitions that are on display at the museum, or just fun-filled events for all the family to enjoy. With such a variety of events there is something for everybody!

Thursdays 6 November to 11 December 2025: 11.00am

ZUMBINI

Zumbini is back for the Autumn! Let your little ones have fun getting active in these new zumbini sessions with Charley.

Zumbini combines music, dance and educational tools for children aged 0 to 4 years.

Weather permitting, our zumbini sessions will be held outside.

PER CHILD £6.00

Bookings should be made in advance using the link below:

Wed 10 December 2025: 10.00am to 12.00 noon

MORNINGS WITH FATHER CHRISTMAS

An opportunity for younger ones to meet Father Christmas on a quieter day. Perfect for those first visits!

Complete a trail around the site, make a Christmas decoration and share your list with Father Christmas.

Your time slot indicates the half hour when you will visit our grotto but there is opportunities to interact with Father Christmas outside of this time and trail and craft can also be done outside of this time. Please dress warmly as some activity will be outside.

PER CHILD £6.00

Bookings should be made in advance using the link below:

Sat 13 December 2025: 9.30am to 1.00pm

SANTA PAWS

Bring your four legged friend to meet Father Christmas in his grotto where they will receive a festive treat.

All the family are welcome to attend but we ask that no more than two dogs attend a session at a time. Please only book one ticket per family unless you will be having more than two dogs attend.

Christmas dress up is encouraged for dogs and owners and we will be providing photo opportunities, a festive agility course and snowball catching activity on our grassed area for your pets to enjoy.

Make a morning of it with a walk on the Abbey Meadows and festive refreshments (including Puppuccinos) from the Mill View Coffee Bar.

As always, well behaved dogs on a lead on site please.

PER FAMILY GROUP AND DOG(S) £7.50

Bookings should be made in advance using the link below:

Guided Tours of Forge Mill