Eastwood: Meet Santa, explore for free and enjoy festive fun at the DH Lawrence Museum

Visitors can meet Santa in his cosy Grotto, enjoy free entry to explore the historic home of one of England’s greatest writers and keep little ones entertained with festive activities.

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.

This Saturday (November 22) sees Santa visit the museum garden for Eastwood’s Christmas Lights Switch-On where he’ll be handing out gifts from 3.30pm to 6.30pm.

Entry to the museum will also be free from 10am, 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 with a pop-up shop at the event on Sunday, December 7 between 10am and 4pm.

On Friday, December 12, 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 7pm.

Carolyn Melbourne, museum and collections officer, 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.”

For more information, visit the musuem’s website at broxtowe.gov.uk/dhlawrencemuseum