Victorian Christmas

Victorian Christmas

Saturday 23 November and Sunday 24 November, 11am-4pm

Hull Museums Quarter

Free entry*

 

Queen Victoria and her consort Prince invite you to join them at the Hull Museums Quarter for a joyous Victorian Christmas celebration.

Join us and immerse yourself in the magic of Christmas past with a wonderful selection of activities including:

A carousel

Carousel

2 black horses pulling a carriage on a cobbled street.

Horse and Carriage Rides

2 people dressed in Victorian costume

Historical Characters

A choir dressed in Victorian outfits

Live Music

In addition to the main attractions there will also be:

 

  • Victorian and Dickensian Characters (BSL)**

  • Traditional Christmas craft activities

  • Storytelling (BSL)**

  • Fairground organ

  • Food and drink stalls

  • Market stalls

2 people dressed in Victorian Costume entertaining a crowd of people

Christmas Hat Craft Competition

In one of the craft activities at the event, you can decorate your own festive top hat or crown to wear. Queen Victoria and Prince Albert will award a family ticket for 4 people for Goldilocks and the Three Bears at Hull New Theatre to the best decorated hat or crown each day at 1pm!

A woman wearing a maroon bonnet

Get dressed up!

If you’d like, you could come along to the event dressed like a Victorian as you join in the fun! We’ll also have a photo opportunity area with some dress up items and props for you to enjoy.

A boy and girl in Victorian costume

Event Day Guides and Schedules

Here you can download a map for each event day showing you what activities are on offer and a schedule of performances, including the times of the British Sign Language interpreted performances, to help you plan your visit.

Victorian Christmas Saturday Schedule and Map (PDF)

Victorian Christmas Sunday Schedule and Map (PDF)

 

Access Information

Please find below access information for the event to help you plan your visit, including information on Blue Badge parking, the nearest Changing Places toilets and quieter times and places.

Victorian Christmas Access Information (PDF)

Victorian Christmas Access Guide (PDF)

Hull Museums Accessible Route Map (PDF)

We are sorry but due to a road closure, the on-street blue badge parking on Gandhi Way will be unavailable during the event weekend. To find out about the other nearby options for blue badge parking, please visit www.hull.gov.uk/parking/disabled-badge-parking-blue-badge-parking

 

Charges

*There will be a charge of £2 per person for carousel rides and horse and carriage rides. Cash and card payments will both be available. Children aged 2 and under can ride for free.

 

British Sign Language Interpretation

**A selection of the storytelling sessions and Victorian and Dickensian character performances each day will be British Sign Language interpreted. To find out the times of these sessions, a full schedule for the day and access information please visit hullmuseums.co.uk

 

Please note that due to the busy nature of this event, no dogs, other than assistance dogs, will be allowed into the event - even in the museum grounds.