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!
HALF TERM MONSTER PUMPKIN TRAIL – FREE
Come and join us for our monster themed pumpkin trail around the grounds. Can you spot them all?
FREE ACTIVITY
Mon 28 October 2024: 10.00am to 3.00pm
DROP-IN CRAFTS: LOLLY STICK PUPPETS
During half term week, come along and have a go at creating some themed crafts in our drop-in workshops.
No booking necessary. Just pop in and enjoy the fun!
PER CHILD £1.00
CREATE BUILD LEARN LEGO WORKSHOPS: SCOOBY DOO
Fun and engaging one-hour themed lego workshops with the ‘Create Build Learn’ team. Come and create your own Scooby Doo themed haunted house out of lego.
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:
PUMPKIN CARVING WORKSHOP
What can you create? Design and carve your own spooky pumpkin. All tools and pumpkins provided.
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:
Fri 1 November 2024: 10.00am to 3.00pm
DROP-IN CRAFTS: PEG MONSTERS
During half term week, come along and have a go at creating some themed crafts in our drop-in workshops.
No booking necessary. Just pop in and enjoy the fun!
PER CHILD £1.00
CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
Join us to celebrate Christmas in our historical surroundings. Traditional music and carols will provide the festive atmosphere whilst you browse amongst a variety of craft stalls to choose unique Christmas gifts.
- A variety of craft stalls offering unique Christmas gifts.
- Traditional carol singing.
- Alcester Victoria Silver Band.
- Mulled wine.
- Christmas crafts for children.
A truly traditional Christmas event for all ages!
ADMISSION FREE
Meet Father Christmas at the Craft Fair
An opportunity to visit Father Christmas in his grotto. Cost includes a gift.
PER CHILD £4.00
Bookings should be made in advance using the link below:
Wed 4 and Wed 11 December 2024: 10.00am to 12.00 noon
MORNINGS WITH FATHER CHRISTMAS
An opportunity for younger ones to meet Father Christmas at a quieter time, as well as create a decoration for the tree and complete our Christmas trail outside (remember to wrap up warm!)
The half hour slots indicate when your visit to Father Christmas will be, but the craft and trail can be done outside of this time.
Festive refreshments will be available from the Coffee Bar.
PER CHILD £5.00
Bookings should be made in advance using the link below:
Sat 14 December 2024: 9.30am to 1.00pm
SANTA PAWS
Bring your family dog to meet Father Christmas in his grotto where they will receive some ‘Milo’s Munchies’ festive dog treats.
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 and we will be providing 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 AND DOG(S) £6.00
Bookings should be made in advance using the link below:
01527 62509
Forge Mill Needle Museum & Bordesley Abbey Visitor Centre
Needle Mill Lane
Riverside
Redditch
B98 8HY
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