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!

Thu 24 July 2025: 10.00am, 11.30am, 1.00pm and 2.30pm

CREATE BUILD LEARN LEGO WORKSHOPS: SHIPWRECKS

Inspired by our Titanic: Honour and Glory exhibition, come and build your own shipwreck with the ‘Create Build Learn’ team.

We ask that any child under 8 is accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop although please only book a place for the participating child.

PER CHILD £5.00

Bookings should be made in advance using the link below:

Thu 7 August 2025: 10.00am, 11.30am, 1.00pm and 2.30pm

CREATE BUILD LEARN LEGO WORKSHOPS: SEA MONSTERS

Inspired by our Titanic: Honour and Glory exhibition, come and build your own sea monsters with the ‘Create Build Learn’ team.

We ask that any child under 8 is accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop although please only book a place for the participating child.

PER CHILD £5.00

Bookings should be made in advance using the link below:

Sun 24 August 2025: 4.00 to 6.30pm

TEA-TANIC EXPERIENCE

You are invited to step aboard for our ‘Tea-Tanic’ experience.

This will include an after-hours visit to our Titanic: Honour and Glory exhibition followed by  a delicious afternoon tea in our covered cloisters area accompanied by vintage songs performed by singer Helen Pearson.

ALL TICKETS £25.00

Bookings should be made in advance using the link below:

Thu 28 August 2025: 10.00am, 11.30am, 1.00pm and 2.30pm

CREATE BUILD LEARN LEGO WORKSHOPS: SHIPWRECKS

Inspired by our Titanic: Honour and Glory exhibition, come and build your own shipwreck with the ‘Create Build Learn’ team.

We ask that any child under 8 is accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop although please only book a place for the participating child.

PER CHILD £5.00

Bookings should be made in advance using the link below:

Sun 31 August 2025: 4.30pm for 5.00pm performance

OUTDOOR THEATRE: THE BIG BAD WOLF

Come on a musical journey of plotting and scheming with literature’s most notorious villain – the Big Bad Wolf. The Plandits are back on the road with this new show bursting with live music, silliness and laughs for the whole family.

Gates open at 4.30pm. The performance begins at 5.00pm. Please bring your own picnics, blankets and seats to enjoy this performance in the beautiful, natural surroundings of Forge Mill.

Ice creams and light refreshments will be available from our coffee bar.

ADULTS £13.00, CHILDREN £6.50

Bookings should be made in advance using the link below:

Guided Tours of Forge Mill