Thatcham Other Christmas Activities 2026

Participants create a festive wreath to take home, starting with a natural willow base and layering winter foliage sourced from local nature reserves. The session is an adult-only workshop and includes a hot drink and sweet treat.

Attendees gather for a hot brew and an educational talk exploring festive connections to birds, including why robins appear on Christmas cards and the origins of holiday food traditions. The session also includes an optional guided outdoor walk to spot...

Children explore the nature reserve through winter animal and Christmassy-themed activities led by staff and volunteers. Sessions feature outdoor nature play, stories, trails, and crafts designed for toddlers and preschoolers. All activities take place outdoors and require an adult to...

Participants create holiday decorations using natural materials gathered across local wildlife reserves. The crafting session is suitable for children aged 3 to 13 attending with an adult.

Participants in this adult workshop craft a festive wreath to take home, utilizing natural willow bases and winter foliage gathered from nature reserves. A hot drink and a sweet treat are provided during the crafting session.

Visitors step into a theatrical celebration inside the mansion featuring sumptuously adorned trees, twinkling lights, and decorations inspired by famous musicals, alongside interactive moments of singing, dancing, and acting. Outside in the gardens, music- and dance-themed installations invite guests to...

Families enter the festive grotto to meet Santa during their reserved session. Visitors can explore the grotto space and spend time in Santa's Lounge. Food and refreshments are available on site in the restaurant.

Visitors experience a candlelit guided tour of the rooms that Jane Austen and her family knew and loved, dressed up for Christmas. An expert guide shares Jane Austen’s story using the house itself and collection objects to set the scene....

Jane Austen's House is adorned for the season with evergreen garlands, ribbons, and paper decorations crafted from old copies of Austen's novels. The Dining Room table is set for a holiday feast, accompanied by music and audio recreating festive scenes...

Guests sing along to traditional and modern Christmas carols under the night sky accompanied by live music. During the evening, owls fly overhead, twisting and turning in the moonlight. Mulled wine and a mince pie are served during the interval,...

Visitors watch owls twist, turn, and skim silently overhead during evening flying displays with festive seasonal touches. Guests can explore the grounds after dark to meet other resident owls and learn about British owl conservation and research projects. Warm food,...

Skating takes place under disco lights and lasers accompanied by music from a resident DJ. The session is open to all ages and abilities, with rental skate aids available for extra support. Spectators can watch from the sidelines, and on-site...

Participants gather at The Tree Barn to explore the venue's Christmas barn before heading out in a festive car convoy. The drive concludes at Caffeine and Machine for food, drinks, and socializing with other Mini enthusiasts. The gathering also includes...

Craft a festive decoupage paper bauble for your Christmas tree using pages and favourite quotes from old copies of Jane Austen's novels. Led by crafters Alice and Ginny in the Learning Centre, the friendly session includes tea, coffee, and mince...

Visitors drop into a relaxed workshop led by crafters Alice and Ginny in the Learning Centre behind the house. Using pages from old, discarded copies of Jane Austen's novels, participants create delicate festive shapes such as stars and snowflakes. The...

Children meet Santa on the nature reserve and receive an eco-friendly Christmas gift. While waiting for their scheduled time slot, visitors can participate in wildlife- and holiday-themed eco-friendly crafts and activities held outdoors on the reserve and inside classrooms by...

Visitors take part in an informal art session hosted inside a converted historic mill pub. Attendees can choose between self-led canvas painting or decorating pre-cut wooden MDF shapes like candy canes, penguins, and baubles. All painting materials and creative guidance...

Participants craft an eco-friendly holiday wreath from scratch under step-by-step guidance. The workshop provides fresh foliage foraged from woodland and flower gardens, such as ivy, pine, yew, and cedar, to build a natural base. Crafters then customize their pieces with...

Participants craft a festive wreath to take home. All necessary materials are provided for the session.

Expert florists guide participants step by step through designing and creating a handmade Christmas wreath to take home. All materials are supplied for the session, which also includes mince pies and a glass of mulled wine.

Participants design and craft their own festive table centrepiece with step-by-step guidance from expert florists. All crafting supplies are provided for the workshop. Guests are also served mince pies alongside a glass of mulled wine.

Participants design and create a handmade Christmas wreath under the guidance of florists from Bluebells of Henley. All materials are provided for the workshop, and guests are served a mince pie alongside a glass of mulled wine.

Participants create a festive Christmas wreath to hang at home under the guidance of Jenni Wren Floristry. All craft materials are supplied along with tea, coffee, and gingerbread cookies. The on-site hotel restaurant is open for dining before the workshop.

Mint Lettering guides participants through modern lettering techniques using everyday pens. Attendees design and decorate two 8cm baubles featuring chosen names or words. All necessary materials are supplied, alongside tea, coffee, and festive refreshments.

Participants craft their own festive wreath to hang on their door. An instructor guides attendees step by step through the process, and all necessary materials are provided. No prior crafting experience is required.

This one-day workshop focuses on creating linocut Christmas cards. Sessions are hosted by printmaker Susan Wheeler at The Studio in Radley.

Participants make and decorate their own plate along with a Christmas decoration using eco resin. The session also includes an option to create a personalised Santa plate.

Participants learn how to carve their own lino blocks and stamps to make custom Christmas cards. Led by Oxford Art Society linocut artist Gerry Coles, the practical workshop covers basic carving, stamping, and printing methods.

Families participate in Christmas-themed crafts, games, music, and a story. Refreshments are available throughout the gathering, providing space for adults to chat over a hot drink. The session is aimed primarily at primary-aged children, though all family members are welcome.

Participants build a custom wreath on a pre-mossed base, choosing from fresh foliage, berries, seed heads, and dried flowers before finishing it with a ribbon. Much of the foliage is grown or foraged on the organizer's farm or sourced from...

Participants learn simple macrame techniques to create a festive Christmas tree garland to take home. The wellbeing session combines hands-on crafting with mindfulness, reflection, and a break at the Bury Court Cafe. All materials are provided, and no prior artistic...

Participants craft a handmade Christmas wreath from scratch using fresh foliage such as ivy, pine, yew, and cedar foraged from local woodland and cut flower gardens. Crafters learn how to shape a natural base before decorating it with British-grown cones,...

Participants paint from a fresh collection of seasonal foliage, including holly, ivy, eucalyptus, berries, and evergreen greenery. The guided session covers basic watercolour techniques such as mixing greens, layering transparent colour, and capturing loose botanical details. All art materials are...

Participants make two unique wine glasses during a hands-on holiday craft session. The creative evening activity is hosted by A Resin To Celebrate.

Participants build a festive wreath from scratch using a pre-mossed base and a selection of fresh greenery, berries, seed heads, dried flowers, and ribbons. Step-by-step guidance is provided, with much of the foliage grown or foraged locally. Sessions accommodate up...

Visitors celebrate a Victorian Christmas across the Castle, St George's Chapel, and the Learning Centre. Guests can discover Victorian foods with historical demonstrators, take in storytelling sessions, and hear community choirs singing under the tree in the State Apartments. Other...

Join local florist Liz Aston for a hands-on workshop to fashion foliage into a unique holiday wreath to take home. Attendees can wander through the Castle precincts, St George's Chapel, and the State Apartments to gather inspiration from the seasonal...

Step into the UK's most magical indoor Christmas experience! This 3-hour immersive adventure transports families through fantastical worlds to the North Pole. Enjoy live theatrical performances, festive activities like making a teddy bear and decorating cookies, and a truly personal...

Experience a unique holiday twist on clay pigeon shooting with the Christmas Shooters Day at Barbury Shooting School. This event offers a festive atmosphere for participants to enjoy a day of sport and camaraderie. Available on select dates in December,...