A Dickensian Christmas
Join us for a Dickensian Christmas at Abbey House Museum as we tour the Victorian Streets and see objects inspired by Dicken’s novels.
Get into the Spirit of Christmas past with our Dickensian Christmas morning. We will have objects inspired by Dicken’s novels, Victorian Christmas traditions and their origins, book readings, music and of course a festive mince pie.
Level access throughout the entire building. Free car parking across the road in Abbey House Car Park. The building will be closed to the public, however please enter through the main door.
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