Christmas

Come and help us make the longest paper chain we can, linking through all of Alton's history. It's free to do just take a seat, decorate and attach together. Recomended for ages 3+

Discover the ancient art of coin-making. Explore our Anglo-Saxon forge as you witness the traditional process of crafting currency. Imprint your very own coin and seize the opportunity to take home a...

This exhibition brings together the work of three leading artists from one family. Sally Winter, Ben Winter and Tom Winter work in three different mediums and with distinctive and highly individual...

Join us for the annual Milestones Christmas market! The perfect opportunity to do your Christmas shopping – and find that something a little bit different! Browse seasonal gifts and treats at...

Being a Ghost Story of Christmas The award-winning Dyad Productions, (A Room of One’s Own, I, Elizabeth, Austen’s Women, Female Gothic) who have toured their sell-out festive show Christmas Gothic...

​ Raise a glass to the festive season at the Forest Arts Winter Cèilidh on December the 8th! Join us for a magical evening with friends, family and loved ones, where you will immerse yourself in a...

When winter sets in a village of Gnomes moves into the museum, but where do they hide? Explore the museum and see how many magical Gnome homes you can find...you might even spot a Christmas Gnome or...

Set in a cosy Medieval gateway full of history, this opportunity to meet Father Christmas is guaranteed to be one that your kids will never forget. Visit Father Christmas at the Westgate and find out...

Set in a cosy Medieval gateway full of history, this opportunity to meet Father Christmas is guaranteed to be one that your kids will never forget. Visit Father Christmas at the Westgate and find out...

Join artist and designer Judith Venn for a special felt Christmas tree workshop. Make your own Christmas tree and choose how to decorate it - with beads, wire, pockets or gems. At approximately 20cm...

Yuletide Family Fun Days are back! Following on from the success of last year, we are delighted to invite families to celebrate the festive Yuletide season with us. Our Family Fun Days take place on...

Join us again this year for Choirs in the Courtyard on Saturday 9th and Saturday 16th December, 3pm We are very pleased to bring you performances by two wonderful local choirs. On 9th December we will...