Holidays Are Coming – West Cumbria
With so much excitement in the air, keep the little elves occupied over the holidays with a whole host of Christmassy goings on in west Cumbria. (Spoiler Alert, expect to see lots of the jolly, fat man.)
Santa’s Christmas Card Trail
The Beacon Museum, Throughout December
Visit the fascinating ‘Little Works of Art: 100 Years of Greetings Cards’ exhibition at The Beacon Museum and take part in Santa’s Christmas Card Trail. From 11am – 4pm every Saturday and Sunday leading up to Christmas, as well as every day from the 16 – 23 December. The trail includes exciting, seasonal activities around the museum, as well as a visit to Santa’s workshop and Grotto. Children on the ‘nice list’ will even receive an early Christmas gift from Santa himself. Entry is £5 per person. For more information visit www.thebeacon-whitehaven.co.uk
Christmas Owls by Moonlight
Muncaster Castle , 16 & 23 December
A fantastic opportunity to visit Muncaster Castle in the evenings just before Christmas and enjoy a spectacular owl flying display after dark. Taking place on Saturday 16 and 23 December, the evenings begin at 6pm with hot drinks in the Stable Yard, followed by a simple two-course hot supper. See the majestic creatures of the night in their own environment, gliding silently in low light at the Old Rose Garden Flying Arena. Then move through the illuminated gardens and soak up the atmosphere of the Wild Flower Meadow Flying Arena for the second half of Owls by Moonlight. Not suitable for children under three years.
Booking is essential, tickets are available from www.muncaster.co.uk/
Christmas Workshops
Helena Thompson Museum, 17, 21 & 22 December
There’s lots of Christmas fun planned at Workington’s Helena Thompson Museum over the holidays. On Saturday 17 December, from 12pm – 3pm, take the whole family along for an afternoon of Christmas crafts, biscuit decorating and the chance to visit Santa Clause. On Thursday 21 enjoy a special Character Breakfast, from 10am – 11am, with two very famous mice, who come bearing early Christmas gifts. Then on Friday 22 the Elves Workshop will be in full swing from 11am – 1pm. Little mischiefs can build their own Christmas bunny, make reindeer food and even receive their own Elf passport to the North Pole. Tickets are £15 for the Elves Workshop, £5 for the others.
Tickets for all events must be purchased beforehand, contact 01900 64040.
Festive Tunes and Wintry Tales
The Gather Cafe & Shop, 18 December
Join musical storyteller Steve Wharton for a whole host of festive tunes and wintry Cumbrian tales at The Gather this Christmas. Steve’s 45 minute show will whisk audiences around the county, with stories, singalongs and guaranteed surprises. Hear fascinating fables about the polar bear postman, a castle that burnt down after Christmas dinner and how Muncaster’s jester Tom Fool nearly ruined Christmas. As seasonal songs are played on the ukulele, Chinese banjo, guitar and concertina, everyone is invited to join in with the musical magic.
Suitable for all ages. Tickets £5 per person, call 01946 862453 to book.
Mini Messel’s Makers at Christmas
Rosehill Theatre, 21 December
For something a little bit different during the holidays, take the whole family along to Mini Messel’s Makers special Christmas Crafts session, on 21 December from 1pm – 3pm at Rosehill Theatre. Learn some new skills and take home some crafts to treasure, with this rare opportunity to create some special Christmas crafts inspired by Oliver Messel’s way of reusing and repurposing materials. Make something beautiful to hang on the tree, out of items usually thrown away or recycled in everyday life, to which we rarely give a second thought. It promises to be lots of fun and could potentially inspire new ways of thinking in all ages. £5 per person, Under 5s free, price includes snacks and juice.
For more information contact 01946 692422
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