A Celebration of Christmas at Somerset Rural Life Museum

See Somerset Rural Life Museum beautifully decorated for Christmas with festive foliage, Christmas angels and an immersive sound installation in the 14th Century Abbey Barn.

On Saturday 23 and 30 November, visitors can drop in to the Ink Jam Angel Workshop. Create a 3D angel using recycled materials with gold and silver embossing and see them suspended in flight as part of the ‘Chorus of Angels’ Christmas display. On 23rd there will also be chance to learn about the tradition of Stir Up Sunday as the Museum team spend the morning making Christmas puddings in the Farmhouse Kitchen.

Image: Somerset Rural Life Museum Celebration of Christmas 

From Saturday 7 December, ‘A Celebration of Christmas’ opens when the Museum will be decorated for Christmas with festive foliage and the ‘Chorus of Angels’ display will be up. The ‘Voices of Christmas’ sound installation will be live in the Abbey Barn alongside the Christmas tree. Children can explore the Museum on the cuddly Elf Trail. The Grain Store Café will be open serving festive treats and hot drinks.

On Friday 13 December there is late night opening from 5.00 pm until 9.00 pm with a chance to toast marshmallows around the fire.

Heading into the new year, there is a calendar making activity for families on Tuesday 31 December and on Friday 3 January there will be donkeys visiting the Museum, with children’s rides available.

Image: Somerset Rural Life Museum Celebration of Christmas 2024

Museum Manager Sue Leask said: “The Museum will be the perfect place for local people to come and get in the Christmas spirit with immersive installations and family-friendly festive fun this holiday. It is the first year we have opened late, so we look forward to welcoming visitors to this special evening.”

With Museum Unlimited visitors pay once and can come back as many times as they like for a year. For more information including Christmas and New Year opening times visit SRLM.ORG.UK.