Deck the Hall
Self-led activity available for the month of December in the Guild Room
Help us decorate Blackwell in festive Edwardian style. Create paper chains like those that might have hung in the house at Christmas time, or decorate your own greetings card to take home and share with a loved one.
Yuletide Tales
10:30am and 1pm on Saturday 19th December and Wednesday 23rd December
Join us at Blackwell to hear festive folk tales suitable for all ages. Discover seasonal stories inspired by Cumbria's rich natural heritage in this beautiful historic house.
Pom-Pom Bauble Making
Saturday 19th December (Festive Family Day), Wednesday 23rd December.
From 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.15pm-3.45pm
A popular Victorian and Edwardian embellishment, the pom-pom is the perfect way to bring some vintage cheer to your Christmas tree – or your woolly hat! Learn to make your own in this family-friendly drop-in craft activity.
| Season (1 Dec 2026 - 23 Dec 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
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