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Festive Workshops and Events at Lakeland Arts 2026

Throughout November and December 2026

Make this Christmas one to remember with festive days out at our museums. From creative workshops led by local makers, family activities and seasonal treats to opportunities to discover thoughtful gifts, there’s plenty to enjoy at Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house, Windermere Jetty Museum and Abbot Hall this festive season.

Whether you’re getting together with family and friends, looking for something a little different to do this Christmas or simply want to embrace the seasonal atmosphere, discover what’s happening across our museums below.

Admission

Many of our festive events, including our Festive Family Days and Winter Craft Fair, are included with museum admission. Lakeland Arts Members go free.

Our maker-led workshops are ticketed separately and must be booked in advance.

Adult
£12
Child (5-15 yrs)
£6
Child (0-4 yrs)
Free
Student
£9
Family (1 adult & up to 3 children)
£20
Family (2 adults & up to 3 children)
£30
Book Tickets

Your museum admission unlocks 12 months of unlimited entry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our festive maker-led workshops have limited capacity and must be booked in advance. If there’s a workshop you’d love to join, we encourage you to book early. Workshops may be cancelled if there aren’t enough advance bookings to go ahead. If this happens, you’ll be notified and receive a full refund within 10 working days.

You don’t need to book in advance for our Festive Family Days, family activities or Winter Craft Fair, although we recommend booking your museum admission ahead of your visit. Advance bookings help us ensure we’re ready to give everyone the best possible experience on the day.

At Blackwell – the Arts & Crafts house, the Winter Craft Fair, family craft activities, Festive Family Day and live music are all included with house admission.

At Windermere Jetty Museum, the Festive Family Day, live music and family activities taking place within the museum are included with museum admission.

At Abbot Hall, you’ll find a range of free family activities alongside activities included with gallery admission. Please check our event listings for admission and booking information.

Our museums are closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Please check individual museum pages for opening times when planning your festive visit.