Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the joy of the season in Bloxwich with our comprehensive guide. For those who know Bloxwich well and those just discovering it, our guide is your festive roadmap.
This time of year, one of the most anticipated attractions is the Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market, where visitors can wander through an array of traditional stalls offering delightful festive treats and hand-crafted gifts. Ice Skate Birmingham is another must-try experience, featuring a charming outdoor rink set against a magical winter backdrop. And the Big Wheel is something you definitely don't want to miss, providing stunning views of the festive lights across the city. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Bloxwich Holiday Markets and Shopping
Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Authentic German market with traditional food and gifts.
- Description
- Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market offers a traditional German experience with a wide range of food, drinks, and gifts. Enjoy hot glühwein, schnitzels, bratwursts, and roasted almonds amidst live music and festive atmosphere in Victoria Square and New Street.
- Where
- Birmingham | More Info : Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market
Bloxwich SNU Christmas Fayre
- What to Expect
- Spiritual community event with gift stalls and activities.
- Description
- The Bloxwich SNU Christmas Fayre is a celebration of the holiday season with spiritual activities, gift stalls, and community gatherings.
- Where
- Bloxwich | More Info : Bloxwich SNU Christmas Fayre
Willenhall Lock Stock Christmas Fayre
- What to Expect
- Traditional Christmas celebration with community activities and festive entertainment.
- Description
- Join Willenhall Lock Stock for a vibrant Christmas Fayre at Willenhall Memorial Park, featuring carol singing, Santa's sleigh, children's rides, and seasonal stores.
- Where
- Willenhall | More Info : Willenhall Lock Stock Christmas Fayre
Christmas In Cathedral Square Craft Market
- What to Expect
- Features local artisans displaying handmade crafts in a historic cathedral setting.
- Description
- A vibrant craft market showcasing local artisans, handmade goods, and festive treats set against the stunning backdrop of Birmingham's Cathedral Square. Visitors can browse a diverse selection of unique crafts, relish delicious seasonal food, and soak in the delightful atmosphere as the holiday spirit thrives throughout the square.
- Where
- Birmingham | More Info : Christmas In Cathedral Square Craft Market
Bloxwich Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Birmingham Hippodrome Panto
- What to Expect
- High-quality pantomime with impressive sets and costumes.
- Description
- Birmingham Hippodrome's Jack and the Beanstalk is a spectacular family pantomime featuring stunning sets and costumes from the London Palladium. Alison Hammond, Matt Slack, and Samantha Womack star in this hilarious and action-packed show filled with laughter, impressive special effects, and larger-than-life characters.
- Where
- Birmingham | More Info : Birmingham Hippodrome Panto
The Nutcracker
- What to Expect
- World-class ballet performance with elaborate sets and costumes.
- Description
- The Nutcracker is a timeless ballet production featuring Tchaikovsky's glorious score, performed live by the 60-strong Royal Ballet Sinfonia. The show boasts daring swordfights, falling snow, and a 30-foot Christmas tree, transporting audiences through a fantastical journey of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince.
- Where
- Birmingham | More Info : The Nutcracker
A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story
- What to Expect
- Spine-tingling special effects and a supernatural Victorian world.
- Description
- A chilling adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic tale, where Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley, setting him on a journey to confront his miserly ways and the three eerie spirits that follow.
- Where
- Birmingham | More Info : A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story
Good Food Show Winter
- What to Expect
- Star-studded line-up of culinary icons cooking seasonal winter recipes live on stage.
- Description
- The Good Food Show Winter at the NEC, Birmingham, features live cooking demos, hands-on workshops, and tastings with top chefs and experts. Enjoy recipe inspiration, shopping, and dining experiences with a variety of producers and brands.
- Where
- Birmingham | More Info : Good Food Show Winter
Smith's Christmas Craft Fair
- What to Expect
- Hands-on polymer clay decoration workshop.
- Description
- Join Angela Smith for a fun 60-minute workshop where you can create a colourful Christmas gnome decoration out of polymer clay, perfect for hanging on your tree. Suitable for children over 12 with parental supervision.
- Where
- Birmingham | More Info : Smith's Christmas Craft Fair
Santa Trains on the Severn Valley Railway
- What to Expect
- Live stage panto show with festive characters.
- Description
- The Santa Trains on the Severn Valley Railway offer a family-friendly journey from Kidderminster to Arley, featuring a live stage panto show with festive characters, including Father Christmas. The experience includes reserved seating, a quality present for each child, and photo opportunities. The train travels through beautifully decorated stations, providing a memorable holiday experience.
- Where
- Kidderminster | More Info : Santa Trains on the Severn Valley Railway
Millennium Point The Polar Express
- What to Expect
- Special screening of The Polar Express with Santa visit and festive activities.
- Description
- Millennium Point presents a special screening of The Polar Express, accompanied by a visit from Santa Claus and hot chocolate. The event includes a festive disco and opportunities to take photos with the 39ft Christmas Tree.
- Where
- Birmingham | More Info : Millennium Point The Polar Express
Willenhall Singers Christmas Concert
- What to Expect
- Community choir performance with charitable focus.
- Description
- Join Willenhall Singers for a heartwarming Christmas concert featuring a diverse repertoire of festive songs, performed by a community choir dedicated to charitable causes.
- Where
- Willenhall | More Info : Willenhall Singers Christmas Concert
WFC The Venue 80’s Live Band
- What to Expect
- Live performance of 80's music by a tribute band.
- Description
- Get ready to groove with WFC The Venue's 80's Live Band, featuring iconic hits from David Bowie, The Police, and more, performed by a renowned tribute band.
- Where
- Walsall | More Info : WFC The Venue 80’s Live Band
WFC The Venue Through The Decades Band
- What to Expect
- Nostalgic musical journey through various decades.
- Description
- WFC The Venue's Through The Decades Band offers a nostalgic musical journey through various decades, featuring live performances that cater to different tastes and eras.
- Where
- Walsall | More Info : WFC The Venue Through The Decades Band
WFC The Venue Bingo Loco- Christmas Special
- What to Expect
- High-energy bingo night with random prizes and live DJ.
- Description
- Join WFC The Venue for a thrilling Bingo Loco- Christmas Special on Friday 13th December 2024. Enjoy a night of bingo, win exciting prizes, and dance to the biggest party tracks. Doors open at 7pm, and the bar closes at 12am. Tickets include entry and a bingo book.
- Where
- Walsall | More Info : WFC The Venue Bingo Loco- Christmas Special
WFC The Venue Soul’d Out
- What to Expect
- Energetic soul and motown music with a full horn section.
- Description
- Sould Out UK is a 9-12 piece band featuring powerful male and female vocalists, a funky rhythm section, and a stonking full sax, trumpet, and trombone horn section. This soul and motown party band is back by popular demand, offering an astonishingly energetic and entertaining performance.
- Where
- Walsall | More Info : WFC The Venue Soul’d Out
Bloxwich Other Holiday Activities
Ice Skate Birmingham
- What to Expect
- Weatherproof ice rink with wheelchair accessibility.
- Description
- Ice Skate Birmingham is an all-inclusive, undercover ice rink located in central Birmingham, offering sessions from 10am to 10pm daily. It features a weatherproof roof and an ice lounge bar, making it a family-friendly destination for all ages.
- Where
- Birmingham | More Info : Ice Skate Birmingham
Big Wheel
- What to Expect
- Panoramic views of ice skating from a high vantage point.
- Description
- The Big Wheel at Ice Skate Birmingham offers breathtaking views of the city, taking you high above the ice rink to see people ice skating below.
- Where
- Birmingham | More Info : Big Wheel
WFC The Venue 80’s vs 90’s DJ Night
- What to Expect
- Iconic music battle between the 80’s and 90’s.
- Description
- Get ready to dance the night away with our 80’s vs 90’s DJ Night at WFC The Venue. Enjoy a 1-course meal, upgrade to include dessert, and pre-order drinks packages. Our fantastic resident DJ will battle the decades, bringing you the most iconic music from both eras. Wear your favourite retro wear and join us on the dancefloor for non-stop nostalgia all night long.
- Where
- Walsall | More Info : WFC The Venue 80’s vs 90’s DJ Night