Christmas at Shire Hall
When? 14 December 2019
Where? Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum - Dorchester
Come along to Shire Hall and immerse yourself in a Christmas extravaganza, with seasonal goodies in the café, festive music from the Crossways Handbell Ringers, Christmas craft workshops and glistening Christmas slime-making as well as a visit to Father Christmas in his grotto and the best selection of Christmas gifts in Dorchester!
Glittery Christmas Slime Making 10am-4pm, £2.00 per child*
*price covers cost of materials. Normal museum admission costs apply.
Father Christmas in his Grotto
10am-4pm, £4.00 per child.
Crossways Handbell Ringers -
3pm Free!
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Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum
High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1UY, DT1 1UY
Tel: 01305 261849
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