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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.