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Join us for a magical and memorable Festive Family Day, with creative, drop-in workshops, an opportunity to meet Victorian Father Christmas and visit the new Flower Fairies™: The Magical World of Cicely Mary Barker exhibition!
Child £18 | Member Child £16.20Adult £7 | Member Adult £6.30
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Child £14 | Member Child £12.60Adult £7 | Member Adult £6.30
10.45am, 11.30am, 12.15pm, 1.45pm, 2.30pm and 3.15pm (20 minute sessions)
10.45am sessions on Saturday 14 and 21 December are reserved exclusively for families with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities - see more information below.
Experience the magic of Christmas with a visit to George and Mary's home, Limnerslease. Meet our Victorian Father Christmas and listen in as he shares a classic Christmas story and join in with other families for a festive sing-along.
For each Father Christmas time slot, there will be a maximum of 12 children's spaces available. For the SEND time slots, capacity will be less. Please check table below for available time slots.
Drop in between 10.30am and 4pm
Play with light, silhouette, colours and cellophane to create a stained-glass window.
Create a tea light holder inspired by cosy fairy houses or the Watts Gallery and Chapel.
Colour, cut and stick together a gem shaped decoration.
Drop in and draw in the Historic Galleries, with tips and tricks to guide you.
Also on the day, don’t forget to:
If you’re looking for something for your family to do on those lazy days after Christmas and before New Years Eve, join us back at Watts Gallery for The Make Space on Saturday 28 and Monday 30 December and Clay Club on Sunday 29 December.
The sessions on Saturday 14 and 21 December at 10.45am will be reserved exclusively for families with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, for those who would benefit from a quieter, calmer session and additional support.
Please get in touch at learning@wattsgallery.org.uk if you have any questions, and if you need to add a carer to your booking.
We will be in touch with those who booked these sessions in advance to find out how we can further provide support during families’ time meeting Father Christmas.
Explore more with interactive touch points, book baskets and trails and resources, pick them up for free. You can also check out our family facilities.
Please note that as a charity we do not offer refunds on our events, workshops, talks or tours.
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