Bath residents and visitors are invited to enjoy a range of festive events and activities this December at the Roman Baths, Fashion Museum and Victoria Art Gallery.
Children can get crafty and make Christmas fairies, Roman lamps and multi-coloured star ornaments, and there will be a chance for shoppers to sample honey mead and other locally made produce in the Roman Baths Shop as part of Museum Shop Sunday.
Look out for the Christmas tree in the Victoria Art Gallery foyer, organised each year by the Friends of the Gallery. This year, the tree will celebrate the gallery’s exhibition programme with the Trustees of the Friends creating colourful, recycled decorations using surplus promotional material and postcards.
Museum Shop Sunday
The Roman Baths Shop
Sunday 1 December, 10am-6pm
Free
Each Christmas the Roman Baths Shop welcomes local shoppers and Bath visitors alike, offering a carefully curated collection of decorations for the home and gifts inspired by the Roman and Georgian history of the city.
On Museum Shop Sunday, visitors will be entertained by costumed Roman characters while you browse and sample a selection of goods made by local and artisanal producers, from festively flavoured fudge to warming honey mead – perfect for presents!
For more information about Museum Shop Sunday, visit www.culturalenterprises.org.uk/museum-shop-sunday
Fairy Christmas
Victoria Art Gallery
Saturday 14 December, 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm
Free
Create fairies and angels using inspiration from the characters in the amazing Lichfield Clock.
Lighting up the Season
The Roman Baths
Saturday 14-Sunday 15 December, 11.30am-3pm
Included in ticket price (free for local Discovery Card holders)
Celebrate the festive season by creating mini Roman lamps using model magic.
On a Starry Night
Fashion Museum Bath
Sunday 15 December, 11.30am-3pm
Included in ticket price (free for local Discovery Card holders)
Create multi-coloured star ornaments for the festive season using yarn.
Family activities are suitable for children aged three and over. Just turn up – advance booking not required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.