Make a Festive ‘Magic City’ Lantern at the Charles Dickens Museum

Charles Dickens Museum

• 22 November 2026
• 10:15 – 11:30
• £8.00
• Ages 8 – 12 years
• Space for 10 children

Description

Sunday 22 November, 10.15am, 12.15pm & 2.15pm

Light up the dark winter nights by making your own Dickensian London inspired lantern to take home.
Celebrate Dickens’s own ‘Magic Lantern’ — his beloved London — with this special family friendly session. Take a tour of 48 Doughty Street, decorated for a Victorian Christmas to learn about Charles Dickens and his life in London. Then create your own ‘magic city’ lantern inspired by the London skyline.

All materials provided, including flameless tealight.
Sessions last 1 hour 15 minutes.

Suitable for ages 8-12 years, all children must be accompanied. This is a family event for adults with children only
£8 children, £14 adults - all tickets include admission to the historic house for you to explore further before or after.

Location

• 49
• Doughty Street
• London
• WC1N 2LX

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