The Twelve Days of Christmas

Join popular speaker Sheelagh James for a festive evening of Christmas through the ages, inspired by the much-loved song The Twelve Days of Christmas.

Discover the games, customs, and traditions that have shaped our Christmas celebrations, alongside fascinating Christmas stories and references found in journals, literature, and historical records. This promises to be a warm, entertaining, and illuminating journey through Christmas past.

Tickets cost £12 per person. Pre-booking is essential, spaces are limited. Tickets can be booked online via our ticketing website. In-person bookings in the Bookshop will be available from 17 November.

Doors open from 6:30pm-7:00pm, a complimentary drink is served on arrival. Doors close at 7:00pm. As we’re a small team, latecomers may not be admitted. Tickets are non-refundable.

Please note – this event is not suitable for children under the age of 14. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

The event will be held on the first floor of the museum, accessible only by stairs. Due to the building’s Grade I listed status, we are unable to install a lift or ramp, widen doorways, or modify the handrails. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Please note: we do not resell tickets online, and we are not affiliated with any third-party ticket sellers or social media resellers. To help protect our guests from fraud, please do not purchase tickets from unofficial sources, as we cannot verify their validity or guarantee entry.