Wolverhampton is a historic and walkable city in the West Midlands, known for its industrial heritage, cultural venues, and lively market and shopping areas, with excellent rail and tram connections.
16 Oct (next Friday)
Participants can learn fused-glass techniques with artist Suzie Lavender in a morning session making festive decorations, an afternoon session designing a platter or curved piece, or both. The finished work is kiln-fired after the workshops and can be collected later or posted.
30 Nov
A fused-glass workshop led by artist Suzie Lavender, with morning and afternoon sessions to create snowmen, snowflakes and festive decorations. Participants’ work will be kiln-fired after the workshop.
17 Oct (next Saturday)
An adult beginners' needle-felting workshop where participants learn basic techniques and make a pumpkin, with the option to add shading and a Jack o’ Lantern face.
11 Sep
A fused glass workshop led by Wolverhampton glass artist Suzie Lavender at Moseley Old Hall. Attendees can join morning and/or afternoon sessions to create festive glass mobiles and glass gift creations. The workshop is suitable for beginners and includes materials, safety equipment, tools, and refreshments. The event includes kiln firing of creations followed by collection or postage later.
16 Oct (next Friday)
A photography workshop at Wightwick Manor and Gardens for learners and intermediate photographers, with guidance and support to develop their photography skills. Participants should bring their own camera.
25 Oct
Children can gather around a campfire for spooky stories, play ghoulish games and make Halloween-inspired crafts in the woodland at Moseley Old Hall.
14–15 Nov
A three-hour Christmas wreath-making class led by a Wightwick Manor gardener. Participants use foraged evergreens, dried flowers, spices and fruit to make a natural wreath to take home.
14 Oct (next Wednesday)
An actor performs a one-person stage adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Gothic horror novel Frankenstein, portraying Victor Frankenstein and other characters in the Great Parlour.
12–13 Sep
Heritage Open Days at Moseley Old Hall is a free event on 12 and 13 September 2026 where visitors can explore the 17th-century farmhouse, learn about King Charles II's dramatic escape, meet the Lace Guild with lacemaking demonstrations, and engage in traditional crafts related to wool. The event includes knowledgeable guides and costumed interpreters, children's craft activities, and access to the grounds and tea room.
11 Oct (this Sunday)
A hands-on fused-glass workshop led by artist Suzie Lavender, with morning and afternoon sessions focused on making festive decorations. Participants learn glass-fusing techniques and create pieces to be kiln-fired after the workshop.
Wightwick Manor is a Victorian era Arts and Crafts house near Wolverhampton, showcasing original William Morris designs and a significant Pre-Raphaelite art collection, set in 17 acres of gardens and woodland with an additional De Morgan Gallery in the adjoining Old Manor. It is owned by the National Trust and open to the public with a café and shops onsite.
8–13 Oct, 15–20 Oct…
Families with children aged 7–12 can use the Stranger Folk app to follow a folklore-themed adventure at Moseley Old Hall, completing magical tasks and solving a riddle together. The adventure can be played in around 20 minutes or spread throughout the day.
22 Nov
Join in preparing and stirring Moseley Old Hall’s Christmas pudding as part of a recreation of Stir Up Sunday. The event also includes short talks and demonstrations.
7 Oct–8 Nov (another 30 days)
An exhibition at Wightwick Manor explores the artistic and literary legacy of the Rossetti family and their circle, featuring new acquisitions, rediscovered drawings and rarely seen works. It examines the family’s relationships, upbringing and creative work.
29 Nov
Participants can learn fused glass-making techniques with artist Suzie Lavender and create festive glass decorations or glass gifts in a beginner-friendly workshop. The work is kiln-fired after the session and can be collected later or posted.
7–8 Nov
Families can celebrate Diwali at Moseley Old Hall by making a traditional diya lamp from air-dried clay. The activity takes place in the Cowshed.
19–20 Sep
Heritage Open Days at Wightwick Manor and Gardens is a free open weekend event on 19 and 20 September 2026, featuring a major exhibition exploring the Rossetti family's artistic and literary legacy alongside the history of the Mander family. Visitors can explore the Victorian manor, gardens, and participate in tours about the home's heritage and art collections.
20 Nov–24 Dec, 27 Dec 2026–3 Jan 2027
Wightwick Manor is decorated for a traditional Victorian Christmas, with candlelit trees, greenery and decorations inspired by the Morris family and their contemporaries. Visitors can also look for knitted snowmen hidden around the rooms.
27 Sep
Join textile artist Lily Purslow at Wightwick Manor for a unique embroidery workshop based on the William Morris design, 'Dove and Rose'. The workshop provides expert tuition on decorative embroidery techniques, focusing on creativity and craftsmanship to create a heritage-inspired piece. It is suitable for confident beginners or those with some embroidery experience. The event includes admission to the site, refreshments, and all materials, and it runs from 10:30am to 3:30pm with a 1-hour break. The workshop takes place in a meeting room above the shop which is not wheelchair accessible. It is exclusive to Wightwick Manor and Gardens and suitable for adults only.
4 Dec
A Victorian theatre performance in which actor Alfred St John Merrimoon tells unsettling seasonal stories of winter ghosts and Christmas horrors.
24 Oct–1 Nov
Families can follow a Halloween-themed trail through Wightwick Manor’s gardens, solving autumnal puzzles and taking part in fun challenges. Trail sheets include a small prize.
Moseley Old Hall is a historic house and museum in Staffordshire, notable as a hiding place of Charles II during his escape in 1651. Visitors can explore the restored early 17th-century hall with period furniture and an enclosed 17th-century-style garden, all managed by the National Trust.
22 Sep
Don't Go into the Cellar presents 'Wilde about Oscar', an original one-man stage play performed by award-winning actor Jonathan Goodwin. The show takes place in the Great Parlour at Wightwick Manor and Gardens and revolves around stories related to Oscar Wilde. The event requires booking and tickets cost £20 each. It runs indoors with a start time of 7:30pm on 22 September 2026.
25 Nov, 9 Dec…
Harpist Ann Lombardi performs festive music in the Great Parlour, with performances at intervals during the day for visitors to listen to as part of their Manor visit.
26 Sep
A special interest lecture titled ‘No Friend Like a Sister’ exploring the friendships, family ties, and networks that supported Pre-Raphaelite women, presented by Professor Serena Trowbridge. The event is a talk held in the Meeting Room above the Old Manor Shop at Wightwick Manor and Gardens, discussing the connections and support systems of women in the Pre-Raphaelite movement.
26–30 Oct
Families can take part in a different Halloween-themed craft each day, making items such as a wool-wrapped broom, clay creatures, ghost decorations, a pumpkin sun catcher or a hand puppet.
18 Oct (next Sunday)
Glass artist Suzie Lavender leads a beginner-friendly fused-glass workshop at Wightwick Manor, with a morning taster session making two creations and an afternoon session to design a hanging glass garland. Participants’ work is kiln-fired after the workshop and can be collected later or posted.
25 Nov
Participants create nature-inspired artwork using pre-prepared pressed flowers in a workshop led by Justine from The Lilac Tree. No prior experience is needed, and materials are provided.
5–24 Dec, 27 Dec 2026–3 Jan 2027
Follow a self-led family trail through the winter gardens to discover the histories behind Christmas decorations and traditions, with puzzles and activities along the way.
28–29 Nov, 4–7 Dec…
Explore Christmas traditions at Moseley Old Hall across the 17th century, the 1940s and the 1980s, with period decorations and stories about the families who lived there. Visitors can wander at their own pace or join an informal house tour when volunteers are available.
20 Oct–16 Nov
A display of hand-knitted poppies in the Memorial Garden honours people connected with the Mander factory who died in the First and Second World Wars. Visitors can also attend short remembrance services beside the war memorials on 8 and 11 November.
26–27 Sep
Living History Weekend with the Sealed Knot at Moseley Old Hall: The King's Escape is a two-day historical reenactment event on 26 and 27 September 2026. It features musket and pike drills, living history displays, interactive activities for children, and storytelling about King Charles II's escape after the Battle of Worcester in 1651. The event brings to life 17th-century life and historical moments through immersive demonstrations across the site, suitable for families and history enthusiasts.
30–31 Oct
Storyteller Peter Chand presents an evening of ghost stories from South Asia and beyond, exploring themes of light and dark. The performance takes place in the Great Parlour and includes jumps and lighting effects.
24 Oct
An adult beginners’ needle-felting workshop where participants learn basic techniques and make a felted bat, with the option to add a hanging string.
24 Oct–8 Nov
A colourful installation by local artist Kanj Nicholas reimagines Diwali through design, combining Indian textiles, bold colours and traditional motifs inspired by Wightwick Manor. It draws on work produced through printing workshops with the local community.
10 Nov
A one-day conference exploring the Rossetti family, their creative relationships and wider Pre-Raphaelite circles through talks and discussion. The programme includes morning and afternoon talks, a Q&A, and time to explore the related exhibition.