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Home Educators Workshop: A Very Victorian Christmas at The Wilson

Children and families discover how the Victorians transformed holiday celebrations, from Christmas trees and cards to crackers and stockings. Participants get creative by crafting traditional Victorian Christmas decorations and festive treats. All handmade items can be taken home to decorate for the holidays.

What to Expect

Craft traditional Victorian holiday decorations and treats to take home.

Event Details

Food & Drink

Participants make festive treats to take home; no served food or drink is specified.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Home-educated children and their accompanying adults

Vibe

Creative and festive

Energy Level

Moderate

Budget

£

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Location

The Wilson
51 Clarence Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3JT, United Kingdom
Cheltenham

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: £7 per child; accompanying adults do not require a ticket. Some online bookings are subject to a one-off transaction fee of £2.50.
  • Hours: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm.

Tips & Advice

  • Book a child place for the workshop; accompanying adults do not need tickets and are encouraged to join the activities.
  • Plan to stay with your child throughout the session, as this is not a drop-off workshop.
  • Wear clothes suitable for hands-on crafts and festive treat-making.
  • Leave room to carry home the decorations and other handmade items.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Accompanying adults do not need a ticket and are encouraged to join the activities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who can take part in the workshop?

It is a workshop for children with accompanying adults. No age range is specified.

Do adults need a ticket, and can children attend on their own?

Adults do not need a ticket and are encouraged to join in. This is not a drop-off session.

What will children learn about?

The workshop explores Victorian Christmas customs, including trees, cards, crackers, stockings, decorations and festive treats.

What will participants make?

Participants will make traditional Christmas decorations and festive treats inspired by Victorian crafts and customs.

Can participants take their creations home?

Yes. Handmade items can be taken home to decorate for the holidays.

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Contributors & Updates

Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team