Christmas, Events, Theatre/Poetry/Music Performance
A Christmas Carol Performance
Join us at the Food Museum as Magic Floor Productions take you on an immersive experience of this classic Dickens tale, sure to get you in the Christmas spirit!
Daily Programme
Daily Talks & Tours
No matter which day you visit the Food Museum, there’s always a talk, tour or demonstration to enjoy.
Workshop
Forest School
Let the kids go wild in the glorious woodlands of our 84-acre site! Forest School is a unique experience that offers participants the opportunity to succeed and develop confidence through hands-on activities outdoors.
Daily Programme
Exhibition tastings
Taste a variety of recipes inspired by our annual exhibition.
Family Activity, Under 5s
Toddler Time
Looking for fun, educational activities for under-5’s? Join us for Toddler Time at the Food Museum every Wednesday!
Exhibitions
Forty Farms
New for 2024, our annual exhibition in the William Bone Building presents the captivating photography of Cumbrian artist-farmer Amy Bateman.
Exhibitions
Eat to Live or Live to Eat
We’re proud to present Eat to Live or Live to Eat by renowned art director and stylist Camilla Wordie in our Abbots Hall Community Galleries.
Family Activity, Talks & Activities, Workshop
Family Mince Pie Workshops
Join us for these fun family workshops where you’ll learn to roll, fill and bake traditional mince pies, as well as festive flavoured buttercream
Talks & Activities, Workshop
Christmas Fudge Workshop
Learn to make delicious traditional fudge with Christmas flavours in our demonstration kitchen along with a special Christmas drink pairing
