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Festive Fun- December at the Dorman Museum

Head down to the Dorman this December for some fantastically fun, festive events! From Saturday 30 November to Sunday 22 December.

Dorman Museum

30th November 2024 - 22nd December 2024

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  • Santa’s Sleigh VR Ride: Saturday 30 November – Sunday 22 December.  Welcome aboard Santa’s sleigh as we give the sleigh a trial flight before Christmas Eve. Hold on to your hats and antlers everyone as you will fly across the globe and even into space! The perfect family festive VR experience to transport you from the Dorman to the North Pole.
  • Magic Rabbit Christmas Trail: Saturday 30 November – Sunday 22 December. Help us find all of the magic rabbits that have escaped from the Spellbound Exhibition. Follow the clues as they take you on a fascinating journey of discovery around the Museum tracking down amazing treasures and intriguing objects. No need to prebook, just turn up! 

 

The Dorman Christmas Extravaganza: Saturday 30 November and Sunday 1 December, 10am – 4pm-

  • Independent Christmas Gift Market: Saturday 30 November – Sunday 1 December. Discover unique, locally made gifts at our Christmas Market! Step into our pop-up festive market where you can find independent small business from across Teesside, with an array of beautiful hand-crafted decorations and festive gifts – the perfect place to bag yourself an early Christmas present! Free to enter event!
  • Elf Town Experience: Saturday 30 November – Sunday 1 December. It’s almost Christmas, and Santa’s elves need help getting ready for the big day. Visit Elf town and meet Santa’s favourite helpers. Join Mrs Claus for a festive story, create your own reindeer feed, and decorate a gingerbread character ready for Santa to enjoy on Christmas Eve.
  • Elf Pick N Mix Craft Station: Saturday 30 November – Sunday 1 December. Looking for a fun and festive family activity this Christmas? Join us at our Elf Pick ‘n’ Mix Crafts Station and create personalised Christmas ornaments, decorations, and gifts. With a variety of craft supplies to choose from, you can mix and match to create unique and one-of-a-kind pieces. 
  • Christmas Silent Disco: Sunday 1 December. Get ready to Deck the Halls! Our two jolly DJs will battle it out with their tinsel tunes for the title of Christmas Tune Champion.

 

The Dorman ‘Christmas Magic’ Weekend: Saturday 7 December and Sunday 8 December, 10am – 4pm-

  • Spellbound Magic Performances: Saturday 7 December – Sunday 8 December.  Experience the magic of Christmas like never before! Join us for captivating performance of wonder and delight in our pop-up Christmas magic show in the magical new spellbound exhibition. Free with exhibition entry! 
  • Beginners Magic Workshop: Saturday 7 December – Sunday 8 December.  Are you ready to embark on a magical adventure? Our beginner magic trick workshops offer an unforgettable experience, where you can learn the secrets of illusion and create lasting memories with our experienced magicians!
  • Magical Illusion Family Crafts: Saturday 7 December  – Sunday 8 December. Discover the joy of illusion-making and unleash your inner magician at our enchanting family workshop! Ever dreamt of creating illusions that will dazzle and delight? Join in our family crafts where you’ll learn to create a captivating illusion. No need to prebook, just turn up! 

 

  • The Christmas Big Science Workshop: Saturday 14 December. Join us for a day filled with exciting experiments, hands-on activities, and a sprinkle of holiday magic! From creating glowing slime to building miniature snow machines, our experiments are designed to be both educational and entertaining.
  • Groovy Kinda Christmas: Sunday 15 December.  Get ready for a jingle bell rockin’ good time! Meet Millie Mischief, Shufflin’ Sam & Jumping Jessie of ‘Club Groovy’ fame as they bring you an interactive show, jam packed with magical moments, silly storylines and plenty of party dances!
  • Holly and Ivy’s Festive Book Club with the National Literacy Club: Saturday 21 December and Sunday 22 December- Join us for a heart-warming experience full of Christmas cheer at Holly & Ivy’s Festive Book Club! Step into a world of wonder as we embark on a literary journey together, reading a Christmas story that will fill your heart with festive spirit, sipping on hot chocolates before decorating Christmas biscuits and creating a Christmas craft.

See you there!

December at the Dorman Tickets