Last updated: November 11, 2024
Create your festive season itinerary with our guide for West Bromwich. Discover all the top holiday events. Whether you're deeply rooted in West Bromwich soil or just planting holiday seeds, our guide helps your festive spirit bloom.
This holiday season, immerse yourself in the delightful atmosphere of the Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market, renowned for its charming stalls offering a variety of festive treats and handcrafted gifts. With the added joy of twinkling lights, Ice Skate Birmingham invites visitors to glide across a sparkling rink, creating memories as families and friends gather for a magical experience. And the enchanting performance of The Nutcracker is something you definitely don't want to miss. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Dazzling Christmas window displays by local businesses.
Over 60 local businesses in the Jewellery Quarter decorate their windows with festive displays, creating a walking trail that showcases the area's holiday spirit.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: Jewellery Quarter Christmas Window Trail
Authentic German market with traditional food and drinks.
Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market offers a traditional German market experience with food, drinks, and gifts in Victoria Square and New Street. Enjoy live music, festive aromas, and a variety of seasonal items.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market
Grand, sparkling interior with 88,000 fairy lights.
Bullring & Grand Central offers an extensive shopping and dining experience with over 160 places to explore, featuring 12 new stores, including Nike Rise, Marks & Spencer, and Lane7. The destination is illuminated with 88,000 fairy lights and mirrors, creating a grand and sparkling interior.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: Bullring & Grand Central Christmas
World-class ballet performance with elaborate sets and costumes.
The Nutcracker is a timeless ballet production featuring Tchaikovsky's glorious score, performed live by the 60-strong Royal Ballet Sinfonia. It boasts daring swordfights, falling snow, and a 30-foot Christmas tree, making it a captivating and nostalgic holiday treat for the whole family.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: The Nutcracker
Swashbuckling adventure with a star-studded cast and spectacular sets.
Peter Pan is a family-friendly pantomime adventure featuring an all-star cast, including Alison Hammond as the Magical Mermaid, Matt Slack as Smee, and Danny Mac as Captain Hook. The show includes stunning sets, beautiful costumes, and amazing special effects, taking audiences on a thrilling trip to Neverland.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: Peter Pan
Spectacular scenes with Santa’s flying sleigh and an audience snowball fight.
Elf the Musical is a heartwarming stage adaptation of the family-favorite holiday film, featuring Buddy's journey from the North Pole to New York City. With catchy songs, lively choreography, and a touching story about love and friendship, it’s a feel-good experience that will leave you with a smile on your face and the joy of the holiday season in your heart.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: Elf the Musical
Traditional Christmas celebration with costumed characters and street entertainers.
Gather around open fires and enjoy traditional carollers, Fifties favourites, and Christmas treats at the Black Country Living Museum.
Where: Dudley | More Info: Glad Tidings
Holiday celebration in a unique underground setting.
Embark on an underground adventure with Santa's grotto, pantomime shows, and festive boat trips through historic limestone caverns.
Where: Dudley | More Info: Santa Hunts
Spine-tingling special effects and a supernatural Victorian world.
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 three eerie spirits.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story
Hands-on polymer clay crafting with a renowned artist.
Join Angela Smith for a 60-minute workshop where you can create a colorful Christmas gnome decoration out of polymer clay, perfect for hanging on your tree. Suitable for children over 12 with parental supervision, this fun and creative session is led by a skilled polymer clay and beadwork artist.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: Smith's Christmas Craft Fair
Star-studded line-up of celebrity chefs cooking seasonal winter recipes live on stage.
The Good Food Show Winter at the NEC, Birmingham, features live cooking demos, hands-on workshops, tastings, and shopping with top chefs and experts, offering recipe inspiration and festive foodie experiences.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: Good Food Show Winter
Live stage panto show with festive characters and Father Christmas.
Board a steam train at Kidderminster Station for a journey to Arley, where you'll enjoy a live stage panto show featuring festive characters and Father Christmas. The trip includes private compartments, photo opportunities, and a present for each child.
Where: Kidderminster | More Info: Santa Trains on the Severn Valley Railway
Special screening of The Polar Express with Santa visit and festive disco.
Join Millennium Point for a special screening of The Polar Express, featuring a visit from Santa Claus, hot chocolate, and presents for children. The event includes a festive disco and a photo opportunity with a spectacular 39ft Christmas tree.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: The Polar Express at Millennium Point
Foot-stomping, stein-swinging, bench-dancing entertainment.
The Bierkeller Christmas Package offers a lively Bavarian atmosphere with live shows, bar games, and festive food and drink options, ensuring an unforgettable night for all guests.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: The Bierkeller Christmas Package
Live Santa show with interactive chocolate-making experiences.
Join Cadbury World for a Christmas celebration featuring Santa's live show, interactive exhibits, and festive activities.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: Cadbury World Christmas Event
Weatherproof ice rink with wheelchair accessibility.
Ice Skate Birmingham offers an all-inclusive, undercover ice rink in central Birmingham's Centenary Square. Enjoy ice skating sessions daily from 10am to 10pm, with wheelchair accessibility and a weatherproof roof. The event features an Ice Lounge and Bar, great views from the big wheel, and family-friendly activities.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: Ice Skate Birmingham
Immersive Christmas activities including ice skating and UV glow crazy golf.
Winter Glow in Malvern, Worcestershire, offers a comprehensive Christmas experience with real ice skating, an illuminated light trail, UV glow crazy golf, and a festive fairground. Visitors can meet Santa, explore an indoor Christmas market, and enjoy food and drinks in a variety of settings.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: Winter Glow
Interactive learning experiences celebrating Black Country traditions.
Black Country Living Museum offers a variety of festive activities that allow visitors to engage with the museum's collections and traditions in unique and educational ways. These activities include hands-on courses and special events that celebrate the region's heritage.
Where: Dudley | More Info: Black Country Living Museum Festive Activities
