Christmas is just around the corner, and thanks to the hard work of our volunteers, the Barn is looking nice and festive! We’ve got plenty of events and exhibitions coming up over the next few weeks to get you in the Christmas mood – see full details below.
Christmas Market & Light Switch On at the Barn and Peel Centre
Friday 26th (4pm-7pm) & Saturday 27th (10am-3pm) November
Get your Christmas shopping started (or finished!) early with the help of our festive Artisan & Producers’ Market.
A fantastic range of over 40 stallholders will be located both at the Barn, and across at the Peel Centre, selling everything from jewellery, artwork, handmade gifts, soap and candles, gin, and much more! Please note that the market is held across two days – you can find a full range of the stallholders by downloading our market programme here.
Even if you’re only intending on browsing, make sure you come and see the Barn trimmed up for Christmas. Our lights will be switched on at 4pm on Friday, and you will also be able to enjoy a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie.
There will be plenty of other events taking place in town too – after visiting our market, why not make your way down to St John the Baptist’s Church for the spectacular Christmas Tree Festival (Fri 26th Nov-Sun 5th Dec)? Returning for 2021, Dronfield Hall Barn will be represented with a tree decorated by our team of garden volunteers. See it alongside many others from a wide variety of different groups and organisations located in Dronfield.
‘Christmases the Barn Has Seen’
w/c Mon 29th Nov (Opens Wed 1st Dec)-Fri 3rd Jan
We’re pleased to announce a new exhibition will be able to be viewed in our gallery from next week till early January on the theme of Christmases the Barn has seen since 1430.
Learn about how festive traditions have changed over the years with the help of images from our archive. Please note that the exhibition will be closed to the public on Monday and Tuesday morning. Check our website and social media from next week to see more details about this exhibition.
The Arty Crafters Exhibition
Mon 29th Nov-Sun 5th Dec
Come and see a new exhibition by The Arty Crafters at the Barn from Monday 29th November. The group will be exhibiting in our Courtyard Room, and is formed of five artists:
· Jan Ward – jewellery and stained glass
· Ali Thomas – pyrography artist
· Chris Turk – woodturning
· Pam Thomson – quilts, needlework and patchwork
· Anne Turk – pet and wildlife pastel artist
The exhibition runs till Sunday 5th December, and will be open daily from 10am-4pm.
Stained Glass Workshop
Saturday 4th December, 10am-4pm
£50 (£45 Friends)
Fancy having a go at making a striking stained glass Christmas candle hanger? Come along to our workshop in the Edward Lucas Hall in the Peel Centre on Saturday 4th December from 10am-4pm
No previous experience is needed and all materials will be provided to enable you to complete your piece during the workshop. This session will include the whole process including cutting and grinding your glass through to assembly and finishing off your piece ready to take home.
Join us for £50 per person (£45 for Friends of the Barn). We regret that due to the use of soldering irons we are imposing a minimum age of 16 years. Enquire in our coffee shop, or click here to book online.
Festive Craft Activities
Sunday 12th December, 10am-3pm
Get into the festive spirit with the help of our volunteers, and join us for these craft activities. More details of what to expect to be announced soon, but come along to make your own Christmas decorations! It’s just £2.50 per child, and please note that we required all children to be accompanied by an adult.
