Meet Santa, explore for free, and enjoy festive fun at the D.H. Lawence Birthplace Museum

The gift shop has recently welcomed a range of seasonal gifts and decorations to its shelves, bringing a festive feeling to the museum. Products range from well-crafted ornaments and decorations to stocking stuffers for friends and family, young and old!

Saturday 22 November sees Santa visit the museum garden for Eastwood’s Christmas Lights Switch On where he’ll be handing out gifts from 3:30pm – 6:30pm. Entry to the Museum will also be free from 10:00am, presenting the ideal opportunity to pop into town early before the madness, and explore Eastwood’s hidden gem.

Ahead of Santa’s visit, a team of elves have gone rogue and taken over the museum! Explore the exhibits and see if you can spot all the cheeky elves hiding throughout the house. Find all of the elves and collect a tasty treat at the end of the trail.

The museum magic will be on the road for Kimberley’s Christmas Market as they welcome a pop-up shop on Sunday 7 December, 10:00am – 4:00pm.

On Friday 12 December, the museum will be opening its doors after hours for a special shopping experience. Visitors will have the chance to experience the charm of the museum by gaslight and pick out the perfect present for someone special. Free mulled wine and minced pies will also be available to help spread the festive cheer. The museum, the gift shop and nearby Pretties in the Wood vintage charity shop will be open until 7:00pm.

Museum and Collections Officer, Carolyn Melbourne said, “There is lots happening for those wanting to get into the Christmas spirit. This is a lovely time of year to come and see the historic rooms at the museum, when they are trimmed up in authentic Victorian style. People are also very welcome to just pop into the gift shop, which is a great place to find inspiration for gifts.”

The D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum is where this literary legend was born on 11 September 1885. Only 30 minutes from Nottingham city centre, the museum is a must see for fans of literature, and for those wanting to delve deeper into Nottingham’s literary heritage.

Step back in time to experience the traditional Victorian wash house, see the parlour; a room only for special guests, and have a wander around the parental and other bedrooms. The museum’s permanent exhibition features items from Lawrence’s family and even paintings created by the author himself.

Find out more about what’s on and plan your visit on the D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum webpage.