Last updated: November 11, 2024
Discover the magic of the holidays in Wolverhampton with our comprehensive guide. For Wolverhampton devotees and casual tourists, our guide is your passport to festive fun.
Popular events this season include the enchanting Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market, where visitors can explore a variety of traditional crafts and delicious seasonal treats. Adding to the charm, The Nutcracker promises a captivating experience with its timeless ballet performances set to Tchaikovsky's celebrated score. And definitely don't forget the Polar Express Train Ride, an immersive journey that brings the beloved holiday story to life. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Immersive light and sound show highlighting arboretum stories.
The Illuminated Arboretum features a mile-long route with mesmerizing light, color, and sound, bringing the fascinating stories of the arboretum to life in an entirely new way. It includes fun hands-on elements, immersive spaces, and areas for personal reflection.
Where: Stafford | More Info: Illuminated Arboretum
Authentic German market with live music and traditional food.
Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market offers a traditional German experience with food, drinks, toys, and gifts. The market is located in Victoria Square and New Street, featuring live music and a variety of festive treats.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market
Unique shopping experience with original work from local traders.
Christmas In Cathedral Square Craft Market is a unique shopping experience in Birmingham City Centre, featuring over 60 individual businesses selling diverse arts and crafts, interspersed with seasonal food and drink.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: Christmas In Cathedral Square Craft Market
Visually stunning ice sculpture trail and festive live music.
Trentham Estate Christmas Festival features a brand-new ice sculpture trail, festive live music, and artisan markets, set amidst the historic and natural beauty of Trentham Gardens.
Where: Trentham | More Info: Trentham Estate Christmas Festival
Seasonal shopping with unique gifts and a special House Collection.
Weston Park Christmas Markets offer a variety of stalls selling gifts and seasonal items, with the House Collection open on select days. The event features well-behaved dogs welcome and under 4s going free.
Where: Weston Park | More Info: Weston Park Christmas Markets
World-class ballet performance with elaborate sets and costumes.
The Nutcracker is a timeless ballet production by Birmingham Royal Ballet, featuring Tchaikovsky's glorious score and elaborate sets. Clara's journey from a lavish Christmas party to an enchanting kingdom is filled with daring swordfights, falling snow, and a 30-foot Christmas tree.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: The Nutcracker
Immersive Christmas experience with a real steam engine.
Embark on a classic children's tale as you ride the Polar Express train from Birmingham Moor Street station, featuring heritage carriages hauled by a real steam engine. Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies while meeting Santa and receiving a magical sleigh bell.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: Polar Express Train Ride
Cosy evening with traditional carols and festive treats.
Gather around open fires at Black Country Living Museum to sing along with traditional carollers and enjoy Fifties favourites, along with traditional Christmas treats and costumed characters.
Where: Dudley | More Info: Black Country Living Museum - Glad Tidings
Interactive holiday adventure with elves and Santa.
Embark on an underground boat trip where naughty elves turn historic limestone mines and caverns into a mischievous setting. Enjoy a pantomime show, visit Santa's grotto, and savor a complimentary hot drink and mince pie.
Where: Dudley | More Info: Dudley Canal and Tunnel Trust - The Jingle Boat
Interactive audience snowball fight and giant candy cane journey.
Elf the Musical at Resorts World Arena features Buddy's heartwarming journey from the North Pole to New York City, filled with catchy songs and lively choreography.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: Resorts World Arena - Elf the Musical
Live cooking demos by top celebrity chefs.
The Good Food Show Winter at the NEC in Birmingham features live cooking demos, hands-on workshops, and tastings with top chefs and experts. It offers a wide variety of food and drink products, including gourmet ingredients, artisan cheeses, and fine wines. The event includes a Big Kitchen stage with celebrity chefs and a Christmas Kitchen for festive cooking inspiration.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: Good Food Show Winter
Highly sensory production with flashing lights and jump-scares.
A supernatural stage adaptation of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," featuring Ebenezer Scrooge's eerie encounters with the spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. This production, directed by Adam Penford and adapted by Mark Gatiss, brings the classic tale to life with spine-tingling special effects and a cast led by Matthew Cottle as Scrooge and Rufus Hound as Jacob Marley.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story
Interactive storytelling with festive treats and decorations.
The Polar Express Train Ride at Churnet Valley Railway is a festive journey where passengers are transported to the North Pole. The train is decorated with fairy lights and festive decorations, and passengers are served hot chocolate and cookies. The event features a cast telling the story of The Polar Express while singing along with favorite characters from the hit film. All passengers are encouraged to wear their PJs and dressing gowns, adding to the cozy atmosphere.
Where: Churnet Valley | More Info: The Polar Express Train Ride at Churnet Valley Railway
Real snow play and interactive festive activities.
Santa's Winter Wonderland at Snowdome offers real snow play, a mini pantomime show, and an animal village with festive light displays and interactive activities.
Where: Tamworth | More Info: Santa’s Winter Wonderland at Snowdome
Exclusive holiday celebration with a three-course meal and DJ.
Celebrate the holiday season with friends, family, and colleagues at Wolverhampton Wanderers' Molineux Stadium. Enjoy a three-course set menu, DJ, disco, and E-cracker prize draw. The venue offers both shared and private party options, accommodating up to 500 people with flexible rooms and a bespoke events team.
Where: Wolverhampton | More Info: Christmas Parties in Wolverhampton
Guided Santa hunt through the museum.
Explore the Black Country Living Museum on a guided tour to find Santa, engaging in festive activities and stories.
Where: Dudley | More Info: Black Country Living Museum - Santa Hunts
Age and gender-specific gifts for children.
At Echills Wood Railway, children can enjoy a delightful extended train ride, meet Santa and his elves, and receive an age and gender-specific gift. The event includes warm festive drinks and mince pies for all passengers. The railway offers unlimited train rides on standard service trains throughout the day.
Where: Echills Wood | More Info: Echills Wood Railway - Santa Trains
Hands-on polymer clay crafting for festive decorations.
Join Angela Smith, a skilled polymer clay and beadwork artist, for a 60-minute workshop where you will create a colorful Christmas gnome decoration out of polymer clay, perfect for hanging on your tree. This fun and creative session is suitable for children over 12 with parental supervision.
Where: Birmingham | More Info: Smith's Christmas Craft Fair
Interactive holiday activities with festive train rides and hot chocolate factory.
Drayton Manor Resort transforms into a vibrant holiday destination with festive decorations, seasonal activities, and special attractions like the Festive Light Train and Rusty and Dusty’s Hot Chocolate Factory. Enjoy favorite rides in Thomas Land, stroll through the zoo, and meet Santa in the Enchanted Christmas Grotto.
Where: Drayton Manor | More Info: Drayton Manor Resort Christmas Wonderland
