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There's plenty to enjoy across the Birmingham Museums sites, including Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum, Aston Hall, Blakesley Hall and Sarehole Mill, this festive season.

THINKTANK, BIRMINGHAM SCIENCE MUSEUM

Santa's Science Spectacular Show
Weekends in December and selected days during the Christmas Holidays | Included in entry price

A brand-new family show in the Thinktank theatre. Santa has a very difficult job, not only does he
have to deliver presents to all the children in the world in one night, but he also must keep his elves
in line, look after his reindeer and so much more.

This year he’s asked the experts at Thinktank to help. From the science behind Rudolph's glowing
nose to rocket powered sleighs, this show is sure to get everyone in the festive spirit.

Elf Trail
Wednesday 29 November – Saturday 23 December | Included in entry price

Can you find the elves that have escaped Santa’s workshop? Spot the cheeky elves around Thinktank. Remember to sneak up on them so they don’t go running off!


ASTON HALL

Aston Alive: Christmases Past
Sunday 10 December | 12-4pm | Tickets from £5 - £10

A chance to explore Aston Hall, a magnificent seventeenth century mansion dressed for yuletide
with Christmas trees, twinkling flameless candles, and filled with fascinating people from the past.

Find out how Christmas was celebrated in the past from a cast of historical characters.

Christmas Tales from the Court of King Arthur
Sunday 17 December | 3.15pm | Tickets From £9 - £14, family tickets also available

In the Majestic surroundings of Aston Hall listen to two tales of Medieval Yuletide splendour fit for the Court of Camelot and Queen Guinevere herself!

Whilst filled with action, humour and adventure each tale explores its own, often overlooked, qualities of Knighthood. The two tales you can enjoy are Gawaine and The Green Knight, and The Christmas Cherry Tree.


BLAKESLEY HALL

Santa at Blakesley Hall
Saturday 9 – Sunday 10 December | 11am – 4.30pm | Tickets £30 per family (up to 6 people)

Meet Santa in the Little Parlour at Blakesley Hall and see the house dressed for Christmas. All children visiting Santa receive a small Christmas gift and an activity pack to make a Christmas card at home.

Christmas Craft Market
Saturday 9 – Sunday 10 December | 11am – 4pm | Free Entry

Enjoy a fantastic Craft Market in the Barn and Gallery at Blakesley Hall with a wide variety of makers selling locally made crafts and gifts.

Hot drinks and treats will also be available in the Herb Garden Café.


SAREHOLE MILL

Christmas Wreath Workshop
Sunday 3 December | 11.30am | Tickets £50

Join the team at Sarehole Mill and begin the festive period by making your own beautiful eco-friendly reusable Christmas wreath.

Made using natural materials including twigs, dried seed heads, pinecones, cinnamon sticks, and
dried orange slices with a beautiful Christmas scent to fill your home. Workshop includes tuition and
all materials.

For more information, visit: birminghammuseums.org.uk