Christmas at the Emma Bridgewater Factory 2022

 

 

Christmas at the Factory!

Make spirits bright this Christmas with a visit to our cosy, festive Factory and celebrate the season. There’s something for everyone to enjoy, from creating your own presents in the decorating studio, shop for presents for your special people in our beautifully decorated gift shop and treasure trove seconds outlet for a great bargain, to indulging in a delicious season afternoon tea or come to one of special events to see Nativity Animals in the courtyard, sing yourself Christmassy at our famous Lights Switch On or get creative at our Christmas Crafting Evening. We can’t wait to welcome you.

 

Special Dates for Your Diary

 

Christmas Lights Switch On & Lantern Parade - Saturday 26th November

Warm up your singing voices – it’s almost Switch On time! Help us light up our ginormous Factory Christmas tree, join in the carols, decorate a lantern, screen print a Christmas pattern and enjoy mulled wine, mince pies and lots of special offers too.

FREE. NO BOOKING REQUIRED - Activities all afternoon from 2pm. Carols and Switch On from 4pm) 

Crafting for Christmas Evening - Thursday 1st December 

Christmas is what you make it, so celebrate preparing for the season at our cosy, crafting evening. Choose to create your own Christmas wreath, learn to screen print a bespoke set of Emma Bridgewater patterned Christmas cards or decorate pottery with your own design for the perfect festive gift.

Tickets include indulgent, seasonal refreshments, a special Christmas goody bag and a 20% shopping discount to use in our Gift Shop.

BOOK ONLINE and choose your workshop here (please scroll down)

 

Decorate Your Own Presents - throughout November and early December

Ever thought about making your own presents? With expert advice and our festive sponges you can create a gift to treasure for someone special in our Factory studio.

BOOK ONLINE here for a session before 27th November for delivery in time for Christmas.

 

A Living Nativity – Saturday 3 and Sunday 11 December

See, hear, feel and smell the Christmas story in the Factory courtyard with our good friends The Farm on Wheels!  Come along in your nativity play costume for a great seasonal picture and receive a tasty treat.

FREE. NO BOOKING REQUIRED. The animals will be with us from 10.30am until 3pm.

 

Christmas in the Café

Treat yourself to a post-shopping indulgence with a delicious festive afternoon tea or catch up with a friend over a delicious festive flavoured lunch, all served on Emma Bridgewater pottery. Available daily from late November and throughout December in our cosy café.

ADVANCED BOOKING REQUIRED for afternoon tea, lunch and breakfast.

 

Christmas Crafting Evening – Thursday 1st December
Christmas is what you make it and at this special evening at our cosy, festive factory, there’s the chance to choose to create your own Christmas wreath, learn to screen print a bespoke set of Emma Bridgewater patterned Christmas cards or decorate pottery for the perfect festive gift.

All tickets include indulgent, seasonal refreshments, a special Christmas goody bag and a 20% shopping discount to use in our Gift Shop.

Make preparing for the season a celebration with friends and loved ones and book your tickets below.

Workshop Choices:
Make a Christmas Wreath with factory gardener Jayne Jones who will teach you how to use natural materials to create a beautiful seasonal decoration for your front door
Tickets £55pp - Book Online



Screen-print your own bespoke set of Emma Bridgewater Christmas Cards using our unique patterns, colourful inks and metallic highlights with expert tuition from our good friends and screen-printing experts We Are Culla
Tickets £25pp – Book Online



Decorate a mug and plate for Christmas in our colourful decorating studio and have it fired and delivered to you free of charge, in time for the big day!
Tickets £30pp – Book Online



Timetable:
• 6.30pm - Arrive to the warmest of welcomes in our Aga-toasty cafe, for a glass of festive fizz, mulled wine and delicious seasonal canapes

• 6.45pm - Join your chosen crafting workshop for a creative and fun session with more refreshments throughout

• 8.45pm – discover our beautifully decorated Gift Shop and enjoy a 20% discount on your Christmas shopping and explore the treasure trove Seconds Outlet too

• 9.30pm – depart for home with spirits bright

For enquiries please email bookings@emmabridgewater.co.uk
• We offer free carers tickets for customers in receipt of Disability Living Allowance, Attendance Allowance or PIP (Personal Independence Payment). Please select and add to your basket.
• Please note that due to sharp implements etc, tickets are on sale to people over the age of 14 only.