It's the most wonderful time of the year and what better way to get into the festive spirit than to visit some fantastic Christmas events?
However, rather than visiting the same old places, why not explore some different events that are being put on throughout November and December?
Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) has kindly put together a fantastic list of wonderful places to go to get your Christmas fix over the next few weeks, and they've even provided the nearest bus stops near the events along with its trustworthy journey planner to help you get off to a flying start. It's just like having your own Rudolph!
Glad Tidings at the Black Country Living Museum
- Dates: Friday evenings across December (8, 15, 22)
- Nearest bus stop: Black Country Living Museum
Head back in time for a cosy evening at the Museum. Gather around the open fires, sing along with traditional carollers and Fifties favourites, and enjoy traditional Christmas treats to get into the festive mood.
With costumed characters to meet and street entertainers to watch, experience a heart-warming, magical night that everyone will enjoy.
Glad Tidings is family-friendly but recommended for children over the age of eight.
Click here to find out more and book.
Solihull Festive Feast Market 2023
- Dates: December 15-23
- Nearest bus stop: Solihull Town Centre
Explore the wonderful Festive stalls that will be lined along the High Street, Mill Lane and Mel Square in Solihull Town Centre serving up a festive array of Christmas treats from delicious food and drink to gifts and more!
Wolverhampton Christmas Shopping Market
- Dates: December 16-22
- Nearest bus stops: Art Gallery, Red Lion Street
Located on Dudley Street, you can shop the incredible selection of products from local and international vendors, including unique artisan creations, handmade treasures, novelty items, affordable stocking fillers, toys, delightful children's wear, and so much more.
Enjoy the delicious aroma of German sausages, traditional Black Country pork crackling and street food before treating yourself to a Christmas tipple of mulled wine, craft spirits and ales.
To find out more about the market click here.
Winter Nights by Christmas Lights, Dudley Canal and Caverns
- Dates: Select dates from December 1 - 23
- Nearest bus stop: Tipton Cross Road
Enjoy a 45-minute boat trip where you will be transported to a magical Christmas wonderland. Explore the caverns and tunnels as they will be beautifully lit and decorated to create a breathtaking atmosphere.
Be sure to brush up on your traditional carol and Christmas classic lyric knowledge and practice your very best panto boos and cheers. It will be a real musical and visual experience that you won’t forget!
After your trip, join Santa and his elves in the Christmas Workshop, located in the main building. With a gift for every child and a hot drink and mince pies for the grown-ups.
To find out more and book click here.
Santa’s Grotto Experience – Sea Life Centre
- Dates: November 25 – December 24
- Nearest bus stops: Crescent Theatre, Civic Close, Brindley Place Metro, Grosvenor Street West
Enjoy a Festive Quiz Trail throughout the aquarium before you make your way to Santa's Grotto to meet the big man himself - with a gift for every child!
To find out more and book click here.
Transport for West Midlands Journey Planner
No matter where you decide to go the TfWM Journey Planner will help you get get there. To plan your journey in advance click here.
