Celebrate the festive season at Rochester's Guildhall Museum with our Christmas trails and workshops. Discover seasonal surprises, get creative, and enjoy a memorable Christmas experience.
Sat 14 Nov – Sat 2 Jan 10am-5pm
Elf trail: Find the elves and tell us which Elf has Dickens' missing Quill pen; he needs it to finish writing A Christmas Carol.
Festive songs trail. For older children, find the missing word to complete the festive Christmas songs.
Admission charges apply; trails included with admission.
Join us for festive craft-making: paper Christmas-themed elves, or snowmen, Christmas card stamp printing and Christmas Theotropes with @matilda_illustrates & @Lwatson_design facilitators.
Sat 14 Nov 10am - 4pm
Sat 21 st Nov, 10am - 4pm
Sat 28 Nov, 10am - 4pm
Sat 12 dec, 10am - 4pm
Admission charges apply, crafts included with admission; drop-in sessions.
Meet Mrs Claus and her Elf and create your own magical Christmas story in our interactive workshop, where you decide what happens in the story, suitable for all ages including under 5’s. Quill pens included, subject to capacity.
Drop-in slots available on the day, subject to capacity
Sat 14 Nov 11am, 12.30 pm, 2pm, 3.30pm
Sat 21 st Nov, 11am, 12.30 pm, 2pm, 3.30pm
Sat 28 Nov, 11am, 12.30 pm, 2pm, 3.30pm
Sat 12 dec, 11am, 12.30 pm, 2pm, 3.30pm
Admission charges apply; event included with admission.
As from 1 April 2026 the following admission fees apply. From 25 June to 1 September the price below reflects the government's 5% reduction in VAT.
Adults: £5
Children: £0.96
Annual Family Pass (2 adults & 2 children): £12
Student/65+: £4.50
Address
Rochester Guildhall Museum: Christmas Trails Guildhall Museum, High Street, Rochester ME1 1PY