Events and Activities

Forge Mill Needle Museum and Bordesley Abbey Visitor Centre holds many different events, workshops and other activities 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!

Various Dates 11 to 27 November 2026: 10.30 to 11.30am

BOOKS AND BABYCCINOS

Play, craft, rhymes and a different book each week topped off with a babyccino in a cosy indoor space.

We recommend this activity for 2 to 4 year olds who enjoy indoor play and stories.

Wed 11 and Fri 13 November 2026
Wed 18 and Sat 21 November 2026
Wed 25 and Fri 27 November 2026

PER CHILD £5.00

Bookings should be made in advance using the link below:

Book Books and Babyccinos

Sun 6 and 13 December 2026: 10.00am to 3.00pm

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR

Join us to celebrate Christmas in our historical surroundings. Enjoy the festive atmosphere whilst you browse amongst a variety of craft stalls to choose unique Christmas gifts.

Enjoy traditional Christmas music and sample festive refreshments.

Children can also make a Christmas craft or visit Father Christmas (there are additional charges for these activities)

A truly traditional Christmas event for all ages!

ADMISSION FREE

Sun 6 and 13 December 2026: 11.00am to 3.00pm

MEET FATHER CHRISTMAS AT THE CRAFT FAIR

Visit Father Christmas in his grotto and receive a small gift.

Places are booked in 15 minute time slots so we aim that you will be seen within this time frame but there might be a short wait. Please make your way to the Grotto which is situated in the mill building just next to the waterwheel during your time slot.

PER CHILD £4.50

Bookings should be made in advance using the link below:

Book Father Christmas at the Craft Fair

Wed 9 and 16 December 2026: 10.00 to 11.30am

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:

Book a Morning with Father Christmas