Lunchtime Talk: Tudor Christmas
Fri 11 Dec · 13:00
Kelham Island Museum
Venue events →
Ask AI: is it for me?
Similar events
View allAbout This Event
The Lunchtime Talk: Tudor Christmas at Kelham Island Museum on 11 December 2026 will explore Christmas festivities during the Tudor era. Local historian Janet Ridler will discuss the origins of various traditions that continue today, focusing on the 16-day festival celebrated by the Tudor Royal Court. Admission is free, with a suggested donation to support the museum.
Hear about Christmas festivities during the Tudor age, and discover the origins of some of the traditions we still practise today.
Step back in time to the 16th century with local historian Janet Ridler and learn about Christmas in the time of the Tudors – a 12-day festival of revelry and pageants when all ranks were free from everyday cares. Discover the feasts, festivals and customs of the Tudor Royal Court and how these form the early origins of our Christmas traditions today.
Image credit: Presenting the Boar's Head by Myles Birket Foster
Please donate if you're able and help keep your museums open and available for everyone to enjoy.
Suggested donation £5 – when you select your tickets, please scroll down and select ‘General Admission + Donation’.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
Staying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Kelham Island Museum.
Ad · Stay22 affiliate link
Similar Events in Sheffield
View all →
Fri, 23 Oct 2026
UNIT.90 Sheffield Fridays @ Hazy Club
Hazy Club
From £8
Mon, 19 Oct 2026
SLAMBARZ PRESENTS: THE NEXT WAVE VOL 1
Sidney & Matilda
Tue, 20 Oct 2026
Why Did I Buy That? The psychology of consumerism
Sheffield Tap
Free Entry
Tue, 20 Oct 2026
HAZY TUESDAYS - LAUNCH NIGHT
Hazy Club
£2.99
Fri, 23 Oct 2026
🧪 UNIT.90 SHEFFIELD - FRIDAYS 🧪 2 FLOORS OF MUSIC // HAZY CLUB
Hazy Club
£8
Sat, 24 Oct 2026
Oktoberfest | FORGE Warehouse, Sheffield 2026 @ FORGE Warehouse
FORGE Warehouse
More at Kelham Island Museum
View all →
Wed, 28 Oct 2026
Table Tennis
Kelham Island Museum
Wed, 28 Oct 2026
The Story of Spear And Jackson
Kelham Island Museum
Free Entry
Sun, 1 Nov 2026
Kelham Makes: Colours from Nature – Sustainable Dyeing workshop
Kelham Island Museum
£38
Thu, 5 Nov 2026
PAS Finds Surgery - Kelham Island Museum, Sheffield, Thurs 5th Nov 2026
Kelham Island Museum
Free Entry
Fri, 13 Nov 2026
Connecting with Collections: What Do Our Memories Mean to Us?
Kelham Island Museum
£0.00
Wed, 18 Nov 2026
Lunchtime Talk: Industry, Steel and Beer
Kelham Island Museum
£0.00
Frequently asked questions
Lunchtime Talk: Tudor Christmas takes place on Friday, 11 December 2026 at 13:00.
Lunchtime Talk: Tudor Christmas is held at Kelham Island Museum in Sheffield (Alma Street, Sheffield, S3 8RY).
Tickets for Lunchtime Talk: Tudor Christmas are priced at £0.00. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Kelham Island Museum can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Lunchtime Talk: Tudor Christmas can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Editorial summaryAbout this event
The Lunchtime Talk: Tudor Christmas at Kelham Island Museum on 11 December 2026 will explore Christmas festivities during the Tudor era. Local historian Janet Ridler will discuss the origins of various traditions that continue today, focusing on the 16-day festival celebrated by the Tudor Royal Court. Admission is free, with a suggested donation to support the museum.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Hear about Christmas festivities during the Tudor age, and discover the origins of some of the traditions we still practise today.
Step back in time to the 16th century with local historian Janet Ridler and learn about Christmas in the time of the Tudors – a 12-day festival of revelry and pageants when all ranks were free from everyday cares. Discover the feasts, festivals and customs of the Tudor Royal Court and how these form the early origins of our Christmas traditions today.
Image credit: Presenting the Boar's Head by Myles Birket Foster
Please donate if you're able and help keep your museums open and available for everyone to enjoy.
Suggested donation £5 – when you select your tickets, please scroll down and select ‘General Admission + Donation’.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Kelham Island Museum. Searching near Alma Street, Sheffield, S3 8RY; check-in Friday, 11 December 2026.
Ad · Stay22 affiliate link
WhereKelham Island Museum
Alma Street, Sheffield, S3 8RY
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Lunchtime Talk: Tudor Christmas?
Lunchtime Talk: Tudor Christmas takes place on Friday, 11 December 2026 at 13:00.
Where is Lunchtime Talk: Tudor Christmas taking place?
Lunchtime Talk: Tudor Christmas is held at Kelham Island Museum in Sheffield (Alma Street, Sheffield, S3 8RY).
How much are tickets for Lunchtime Talk: Tudor Christmas?
Tickets for Lunchtime Talk: Tudor Christmas are priced at £0.00. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Is there anywhere to stay near Lunchtime Talk: Tudor Christmas?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Kelham Island Museum can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Lunchtime Talk: Tudor Christmas?
Tickets for Lunchtime Talk: Tudor Christmas can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Price
£0.00
Secure checkout on Eventbrite — opens in a new tab
Ask AI: is it for me?
EventsList lists 222,000+ events across the UK. Tickets are sold by the venue or its authorised sellers, never by us.
Same venueMore at Kelham Island Museum
All at this venue
Not this one?Similar events in Sheffield
View all
More things to do in Sheffield
- Jarred Up Festival 2026Saturday, 24 October 2026
- YOUNGJACK满舒克Sunday, 25 October 2026
- Sheffield Freshers Welcome Week 2026 🎓 - UK Largest Freshers Events - Sold out 10 years Running 🏆Sunday, 20 September 2026
- Raver Tots Mini Fest SheffieldSunday, 8 November 2026
- The Baby Fayre ChesterfieldSunday, 22 November 2026
- TOO DAMN LOUD FESTIVAL '27Saturday, 29 May 2027
- Starry Nights - FESTIVE PARTY NIGHTSFriday, 11 December 2026
- Linocut Printed Festive Tree Decorations and Gift BoxesSunday, 29 November 2026
- Novacaine Festival 2026Saturday, 28 November 2026
- Gin & Rum Festival - Sheffield - 2026Saturday, 28 November 2026
- S&M X Junglist Alliance presents: DJ RapFriday, 27 November 2026
- Festive Wreath Workshop with Flowers by AmyTuesday, 24 November 2026
- The Emo Festival Comes to Sheffield!Saturday, 21 November 2026
- Attention to Detail 002Friday, 20 November 2026