Sheffield Museums plan raft of festive events, including return of Kelham Island's Victorian Christmas Market
A number of festive events are expected to fill out local museums - offering perfect Christmas fun this winter.
Sheffield Museums are preparing a raft of wintery goodness over the next few weeks, as they help the city celebrate the most wonderful time of the year in style.
Things kicked off with Crafted, a makers’ market at the Millenium Gallery.
Open until Christmas Eve, this long-running market is intended to shine a spotlight on Sheffield’s own talented maker community, celebrating the skills of an array of craftspeople, artists and designers based in the region.
Meanwhile, the continually popular Victorian Christmas Market at Kelham Island is set to return this weekend.
On Saturday and Sunday (December 6 and 7), visitors will have chance to gather under the gas lamps once again for a weekend full of music and merriment.
Alongside shopping at more than 80 stalls selling locally-made wares, there will be plenty of smiles, with performances from local brass bands, musicians, dancers, choirs, carollers, and wonderful walkabout characters.
Santa Claus is also making an exciting return to Weston Park Museum.
Over the last few years, Santa’s Workshop has earned a reputation as one Sheffield’s best festive experiences for families.
Sessions are still available for booking on December 13, with an extra special Santa session on Tuesday December 16, especially designed for babies under 18 months old and their families.
More information can be found on the Sheffield Museums website here.
Kirstie Hamilton, director of programmes at Sheffield Museums said: “It’s so great to welcome visitors to enjoy our bumper festive programme.
“It’s been wonderful to see such an amazing response to our Santa sessions again this year, the Victorian Christmas Market has become a proper fixture in people’s festivities, and Crafted is a real celebration of the work of independent makers.
“All of these events are so important to our work as a charity – every single one raises funds that help us provide inspiring experiences for everyone we work with and welcome, all year round.”