OPEN DAILY FROM 10.00am

Events

Forge Mill Needle Museum and Bordesley Abbey Visitor Centre holds many different events throughout the year.

These can link in with National Days or initiatives, seasonal themes or exhibitions that are on display at the museum, or just fun-filled events for all the family to enjoy. With such a variety of events there is something for everybody!

Watch this space for details of 2025’s exciting events and activities throughout the year.

Tue 18 and Fri 21 February 2025: 10.00am to 2.00pm

FROM NEEDLE TO BUTTON: DROP IN CRAFT ACTIVITY

Come along and make a floral button brooch or button medal with sewing expert Jennifer Taylor from the Mekari Collective CIC. If you have your own special button you want to feature then please bring it with you. The activity will take about 30 minutes and all equipment will be provided.

This project has been funded by the UK Government through UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

ADMISSION FREE

Wed 19 February 2025: 10.00am, 11.30am, 1.00pm and 2.30pm

CREATE BUILD LEARN LEGO WORKSHOPS: CASTLES

Fun and engaging one-hour themed lego workshops with the ‘Create Build Learn’ team. Come and create your own castle out of lego.

We ask that any child under 8 is accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop although please only book a place for the participating child.

PER CHILD £5.00

Bookings should be made in advance using the link below:

Thu 20 February 2025: 10.00am to 1.00pm

DECORATING BIRDS: DROP IN CRAFT ACTIVITY

To celebrate National Bird Feeding Month we are creating and decorating birds! No need to book just drop in and craft.

ADMISSION FREE

Thursdays, February to April 2025: 10.00am

ZUMBINI

Let your little ones have fun getting active in these new zumbini sessions with Charley!

Zumbini combines music, dance and educational tools for children aged 0 to 4 years.

PER CHILD £6.00

Bookings should be made in advance using the link below:

Guided Tours of Forge Mill