Wartime Christmas Crafts – Free Family Activity Day
Visitors learn how adults and children during World War II kept the festive spirit alive. The event features a variety of 1940s-themed craft activities for all ages. Guests can make their own wartime-inspired Christmas decorations to take home.
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
Free; the WW2 Christmas-themed craft activities are free.
Hours
10.30 – 3.30pm.
Location
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Festive and hands-on
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Tips & Advice
- No booking is needed, so you can attend without arranging a place in advance.
- Arrive within the 10:30am–3:30pm event window to leave time to try the free craft activities.
- Plan to make a decoration or craft, as the event invites visitors to take their creations home.
- Bring children or other family members; the activities are presented as festive fun for all the family.
Special Events & Promotions
- The Children's Wreath Making Workshop on 12 December is a separate ticketed session, limited to 25 children.
- The Adult Christmas Wreathmaking Workshop on 10 December is a separate ticketed evening session.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the activity day for?
It's festive fun for all the family.
What will we be doing?
You'll try a range of WW2 Christmas-themed crafts and find out how children and adults kept Christmas worth celebrating during the war. You make 1940s-style decorations to take home.
Do we need to book?
No, there's no need to book.
Are there other Christmas craft sessions at the IBCC?
Yes. There's an Adult Christmas Wreathmaking Workshop on 10 December and a Children's Wreath Making Workshop on 12 December, both booked separately.
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