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 Glad Tidings at the Black Country Living Museum:
- Date: Friday 13 December, Saturday 14 December, Friday 20 December, Saturday 21 December, Sunday 22 December, Monday 23 December.
- It’s the time of year to bring friends and family together for a cosy evening at the Black Country Living Museum. Gather around the open fires, sing along with traditional carollers and Fifties favourites, and enjoy traditional Christmas treats to get into the festive mood.
- With costumed characters to meet and street entertainers to watch, experience a heart-warming, magical night that everyone will enjoy.
- Although Christmas is a magical time for all ages, we recommend Glad Tidings to those aged 8+.
Santa Hunts:
- Embark on an interactive adventure for all the family as you work together to help Santa’s elves to find the magic keys for Santa’s new Black Country grotto.
- Immerse yourself in all things festive and see all the sights you know and love around the Black Country Living Museum, as well as some new additions at Christmas time. There are letters to be written in the school and stamped in the post office, coins to be magically transformed and most importantly, Father Christmas to find.
- Along the way, you’ll meet the Black Country Key Holders – Christmassy characters who all do important jobs for Santa. They are all busy preparing for Christmas and need your help to find and charge the special keys with magic and they’ll help you on your journey to find Santa Claus. At the end of your experience, your little ones will meet the man himself and receive an age-appropriate present to truly make the occasion special.
- Please note that tickets for Santa Hunts will only be available to purchase via telephone from our Ticketing team on 0121 520 8054 (lines open 10am-4pm, Monday-Friday).
- We think that children aged 4+ will enjoy this experience the most. Santa Hunts experiences are expected to last for 1 hour.
- Tickets selling fast! Book today to avoid disappointment. Dates: Saturday 23 November, Sunday 24 November, Saturday 30 November, Sunday 1 December, Saturday 7 December, Sunday 8 December, Saturday 14 December, Sunday 15 December, Saturday 21 December, Sunday 22 December, Monday 23 December, and Tuesday 24 December.
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- Christmas Tree Festival at Red House Glass Cone from Saturday 23 November.
- Beautiful display of Christmas Tree's on display across the site. For further information visit Christmas at the Cone
- A gift shop selling a unique range of Christmas gifts, artisan craft studios open selling their handmade crafts and a children's trail too.
- Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 November from 10am to 4pm. Various stall holders selling their handmade crafts.
- Mrs. Claus is visiting us again this year. A lovely alternative, especially for younger children. Do a craft, and visit Mrs. Claus in her cosy room and receive a gift. Sunday 8 December, Saturday 14 December & Sunday 15 December, various times available. Charges apply.
- Opening hours are 10am to 3pm Monday to Friday, 11am to 4pm Saturday & Sunday.
- Free car parking and free admission.
- The Lace Guild boasts a changing display of antique and contemporary lace.
- There is a comprehensive library of lace and allied textile books.
- Opportunity to purchase second hand bobbins, equipment and vintage lace, items donated for sale to benefit the Guild.
- The Lace Guild is always looking for volunteers and you don't necessarily need to know anything about lace to volunteer. To find out more, visit the link below.
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- Come along and experience the magic of Christmas at Dudley Zoo and Castle. Visit Santa in his Grotto set within the walls of the 11th Century castle.
- Santa's Grotto opens on 30 November until Christmas Eve.
- Christmas at Dudley Castle.
- Santa's Grotto ticket includes Dudley Zoo and Castle admission.
- See all your favourite animals.
- Ride the DZC Santa Express train*
- Receive a special gift from Santa.
- See Santa's reindeer in their new home.
- Charges apply.
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- There has never been a busier Christmas at Dudley Borough Halls.
- Dudley Town Hall celebrates the two biggest names in rock ‘n’ roll; The Beatles and Elvis Presley, when it hosts top tributes The Upbeat Beatles and The King’s Voice.
- The very best in R ‘n’ B and soul grace the Dudley venue stage when legendary band The Drifters play matinee and evening shows while local soul diva Jaki Graham brings the party with her Hometown Christmas Show.
- Laughter comes to Stourbridge Town Hall, where the hugely popular Kum-n-avaloff comedy club welcomes a host of top stand-up, while Milton Jones brings his Ha!Milton show, promising talk of giraffes and ‘a bit about tomatoes!’
- For those of us in pre-Christmas party mode, get your dancing shoes on, and practice your lip-sinking as Drag Me To The 80s and Bingo Loco swing into Dudley.
- Santa is coming to both Stourbridge and Dudley with Dear Santa, a great show from the author of the well-loved children's book Dear Zoo, Rod Campbell. Children can meet Santa in his grotto after the show, where they will receive an extra special gift! There is more great theatre on offer with Saltmine Theatre Company’s production of Jack and the Beanstalk and A Christmas Carol featuring TV favourites Colin Baker and Peter Purves.
- If singing is your passion, there are numerous choir events across all three venues for you to give those vocal chords a work out or just listen to some great festive songs and beautiful harmonies. D-Day Darlings also return to Halesowen Town Hall with A Christmas To Remember.
- Finally, for fans of rough and tumble, LDN Wrestling bring a Christmas Special to Dudley Town Hall.
- Twitter: @BoroughHalls Facebook: Dudley Borough Halls
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- Tenebrous Texts Presents Dreamcatchers, the first of a space-fantasy-romance series from Laura Liptrot. Also, Hurnungaz, the dark breath of Earth. A dark folk-horror interpretation of Robin Hood by Steven C Davis. There'll be readings from both books, a Q & A and the chance to ask questions in the lovely surroundings of Dudley Library on Wednesday 13 November at 6.30pm.
- A Gathering of Witches, a history of accusations, persecution, hysteria and executions for grown ups. Thursday 28 November, 7pm at Dudley Library. Accompany Professor Black as he delves into the notorious witch hunts and trails that swept through the UK.
- Dudley Libraries have several activities and events taking place this Winter. Including a Midwinter Tale After Dark on Thursday 5 December, 6.30pm at Dudley Library. An unsettling story from the shelves of Weeping Bank Library - read by The Librarian.
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- Meet Santa and create your own magical bauble at Santa’s Winter Wonderland Workshop on Saturday 7 December, 10am to 5pm!
- Fun for all ages! Decorate and leave with a frosty, unique bauble to cherish. Included: free Stourbridge Glass Museum entry for accompanying adults with each child ticket, £30.
- Free alcoholic or soft drink for all!
- From Santa’s winter wonderland, you will then be directed to the Elves Workshop to festoon your bauble with your stickers.
- Elves will blast your baubles with magic sand to leave frosty patterns!
- Your bauble will be hand engraved with your name by our Christmas Fairy!
- You leave with a truly unique bauble to cherish forever!
- Book your session now to avoid disappointment.
- Included in the price is free entry to Stourbridge Glass Museum.
- Under 18 s must be accompanied by an adult. Free entry applies for accompanying adults.
- We take great delight in watching visitors of all ages getting into the Christmas spirit at this FUN, FESTIVE, FAMILY workshop.
- There are several other Christmas events taking place too. Visit the link below for more details.
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- Home to glassmaking for over 400 years, Stourbridge Glass Quarter not only enjoys a wealth of glassmaking heritage but is also home to a vibrant community of glass artists and innovative studio glass artists.
- The Red House Glass Cone, Stourbridge Glass Museum and Ruskin Glass Centre/Glasshouse Heritage Centre are at the heart of the Stourbridge Glass Quarter.
- Christmas Craft Fair at the Red House Glass Cone on Saturday 23 & Sunday 24 November from 10am to 4pm and at Ruskin Glass Centre from 10am to 4pm. Free car parking. Artisan craft studios on site, visitor centre selling Christmas gifts and craft stalls holders with their handmade items for sale.
- Visitors can watch on-site glassmakers at work across the Quarter, subject to availability.
- All sites offer a special shopping experience, for that unique gift especially for Christmas. Guided tours, events and craft activities take place across all sites. To find out more visit the link below.
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