The On Our Doorstep Christmas guide
Museums and Galleries Christmas events
Santa in the barn for SEND children
Following our pilot event last year, we are delighted to again offer Santa in The Barn for SEND Families. Designed with, and specifically for, children with SEND, families can enjoy sensory craft activities in the cosy Oakwell Barn and a relaxed private meeting with Santa. Participating children will also receive a gift.
Date: Sunday 10 December,1 pm-2 pm or 2:30 pm- 3:30pm – session sizes are limited to a maximum of 10 children per session – an additional 4 pm session may be released depending on demand.
Location: Oakwell Hall
Cost: Participating Children are £10 (plus Eventbrite booking fee) each, accompanying family members are free but please do book tickets for family members (please email oakwell.hall@kirklees.gov.uk if more accompanying tickets are required).
Christmas arts and crafts workshop
Louise’s Art Workshops will be back at the museum in mid-December with Christmas lanterns, 3D snowmen, party poppers and different types of Christmas cards for you to make. These activities are suitable for ages 4 to 10 and children must be accompanied by an adult.
Date and locations:
Saturday 16 December 2023, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm- Tolson Museum
Sunday 17 December 2023 at 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Bagshaw Museum
Cost: Various prices
Year of Music Trail
Come along and make some noise and celebrate the Kirklees Year of Music with our free trail. From African drums to the Batley Variety Club, discover and learn about all of the musical objects on display at Bagshaw.
Date: 1 April 2023 – 31 December 2023
Location: Bagshaw Museum
Cost: Free
Children’s Prize Trails
Get wrapped up and head to Bagshaw Museum to have fun with our ever-changing children’s trails around the museum. There’s new trails every month!
Date: Various dates
Location: Bagshaw Museum
Cost: £1
Visit your local museum
Entry to all our museums and galleries is free! Donations are welcome.