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Christmas is in full swing at Strangers' Hall throughout December, and Father Christmas will be visiting the Toy Room every Sunday! With hands on crafts while you wait, and the Hall decorated for the festive season, get into the spirit with a visit for up to two children per booking, to include an age-appropriate book gift each. Each ticket includes admission for one adult. Each 30-minute timeslot allows 3 separate families time to visit Father Christmas. There will be a space to leave any pushchairs as you enjoy your visit around the museum. Please note Strangers' Hall is not accessible to wheelchair users.

Strangers Hall is excited to announce that florist Steph Middleton will be hosting two wreath making workshops on the run up to Christmas! Join Steph for a creative and relaxed workshop where you will learn how to create your own masterpiece. There will be step by step guidance and is suitable for beginners and returners. Create a traditional moss wreath decorated with pinecones, dried fruit, cinnamon sticks and seed heads and enjoy a minced pie and a warm festive punch too. No two wreaths come out the same! Please note this event is taking place in the undercroft which is accessed by stairs. Strangers' Hall is not accessible to wheelchair users.

Join the Norfolk Museums Embroidery Volunteers to learn simple techniques and make a hand embroidered hoop ornament for your tree - No previous knowledge needed, and all materials provided. Includes a Mince Pie and a glass of warm Festive punch!

Join Sally Harris, author of deliciously sinister creepy ghost stories for a reading at Strangers' Hall. The custom of sharing ghost stories at Christmas time is a Victorian pastime although its roots are believed to be even older. Sally will be sharing her stories for 40 minutes, followed by festive punch and mince pies in the Undercroft. The Hallowed Histories Project celebrates the folklore, legends, and historical traditions of East Anglia. We are dedicated to supporting the vast and varied cultural heritage of our region which offers a unique array of literature, film, media, art and performance. Our Creative Writing Events feature the work of local authors whilst our Podcast researches East Anglian history and folklore for a dedicated listenership of over 3,000 both nationally and internationally. Visit us at www.Hallowed-Histories.org for more information.

Join Shane Brown, author of 'Ghost Stories for Christmas' and 'Norfolk Ghost Stories' for a reading at Strangers' Hall. The custom of sharing ghost stories at Christmas time is a Victorian pastime although its roots are believed to be even older. Shane will be sharing her stories for 40 minutes, followed by festive punch and mince pies in the Undercroft. The Hallowed Histories Project celebrates the folklore, legends, and historical traditions of East Anglia. We are dedicated to supporting the vast and varied cultural heritage of our region which offers a unique array of literature, film, media, art and performance. Our Creative Writing Events feature the work of local authors whilst our Podcast researches East Anglian history and folklore for a dedicated listenership of over 3,000 both nationally and internationally. Visit us at www.Hallowed-Histories.org for more information.

Christmas is a time for family, friends, food and fun, but has it always been like that? Discover Christmases past as you travel around Strangers' Hall Museum with curator Bethan Holdridge to discover the history of the Festive Season. Includes a Mince Pie and a glass of warm Festive punch!

Join Neil Storey an award-winning historian and author who will be joining our Christmas programme of ghostly storytelling. The custom of sharing ghost stories at Christmas time is a Victorian pastime although its roots are believed to be even older. Neil will be sharing her stories for 40 minutes, followed by festive punch and mince pies in the Undercroft. The Hallowed Histories Project celebrates the folklore, legends, and historical traditions of East Anglia. We are dedicated to supporting the vast and varied cultural heritage of our region which offers a unique array of literature, film, media, art and performance. Our Creative Writing Events feature the work of local authors whilst our Podcast researches East Anglian history and folklore for a dedicated listenership of over 3,000 both nationally and internationally. Visit us at www.Hallowed-Histories.org for more information.

Join us to finish our Christmas programme with a musical celebration. Pearl in the Egg Historical Musicians are a celebrated ensemble that brings history to life through their captivating performances. Specialising in Mediaeval, Tudor and Elizabethan music; clad in authentic costumes and playing on meticulously crafted copies of original instruments, their recital is a homage to Yuletides past. Includes a Mince Pie and a glass of warm Festive punch!