Looking forward to the Eurovision Song Contest? Us too! Why not get involved in the Sweepstake?
1st prize: all sweepstake proceeds
2nd prize: a bottle of Prosecco
3rd prize: a box of chocolates
£1 per lucky dip.
If you would like to join, please see a People & Culture Team member.
The closing date to Enter is Friday 12th May 2023 (limited luck dip)
Event overview
Date(s): From Sat 6 – Mon 8 May
Concept:
“There’s a Coronation party – and you’re invited! Become a part of our Coronation community at the Black Country Living Museum and experience what it was like to celebrate our monarchs over time and across the commonwealth.”
The whole site will be heavily decorated as if the whole community are preparing for the celebrations. A street party will take place between 11:30 – 3:30pm in the village with brass bands, thanksgiving, street races/games and sing-alongs. Visitors can take part in a range of traditional activities and food making associated with coronation celebration: jam tarts, crown bread loaf, jelly. Celebratory food will be available in outlets across the site – as well as from street hawkers during the street party.
“Another chance to meet Mr Singh – this time around the Elephant and Castle – along with the formidable landlady Doris May Davis. Don’t get caught by Miss Robbins – the bossy do-gooding party organiser who will give you one of her to do lists!”
Visitors can use their UnChained pass for this event.
Please see the Programme overview for more details.
If you have any questions, please contact a member of the Programming team (located in Canalside offices).
Thank you.
Hi all,
The Programming team is looking for staff feedback on our Easter programme.
Please share any feedback you may have, whether you worked the event or came as a visitor – every little helps!
Thank you.
Event overview
Date(s): Sun 19 and Thu 23 Mar
National Lottery Heritage Fund has made a significant investment in our brand new 1940s-60s development BCLM Forging Ahead. As our way of saying a big “Thank You” to our visitors and supporters, we are giving National Lottery players the opportunity to visit the Museum for free with two free entry days* on Sun 19 and Thu 23 Mar.
We’re also asking all staff to become UnChained Annual Pass champions for our upcoming National Lottery Open Days! As the general public are visiting us free of charge, we’re asking you to promote our UnChained pass to anyone you may interact with on Sun 19 and Thu 23 March. Be sure to tell visitors that if they purchase a full-priced ticket, they can return for 12 months completely free of charge!
To find out more about other organisations that are taking part, visit the Lottery Good Causes website.
Tickets for the National Lottery Open Days must be pre-booked in advance via our website. Visitors simply need to show their valid National Lottery play (either an in-app play, scratch card or Lottery play) along with their timed entry booking slot on arrival.
Thank you.
Event overview
Date(s): Sat 1 – Sun 16 April
Concept: Spring has sprung in the Black Country and we want to celebrate the new season with you! With flowers planted and seeds sprouting, the feeling of new beginnings is in the air. Find out what’s growing in the gardens, see the buds as they bloom and discover springtime flavours with some delicious recipes!
With park games, egg and spoon races and the chance to make your own paper flower bouquet – there are plenty of activities to join in with. Don’t forget to look out for our 1950’s Sweet Seller, our friendly village Postie and keep an eye out for Mr Singh and Carmen and Hyacinth. There are also plenty of sweet treats to try, including the Jamaican Spiced Bun and delicious hot chocolate.
If you have any questions, please contact a member of the Programming team (located in Canalside offices).
Thank you.
Event overview
Date(s): Fri 24 Mar & Sat 25 Mar
Concept: Exploring Living Industrial History when the Black Country was ‘Red By Night’ because of the factories and machines that were working 24 hours a day. We will opperate some of our industrial machines such as the Anchor Forge and have guest engines positioned around the site.
Staff Tickets: All staff will receive 50% off Red by Night tickets. (You are allocated four tickets for family and friends at 50% off).
If you would like to purchase tickets for this event please visit our Sales and Ticketing team in Canalside. Our team can only accept card payments.
Themes: Industry, engines and machines.
Please read the Red by Night Overview thoroughly to familiarise yourself with the programme and offers available.
Thank you.
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Event overview
Dates: Sat 18 – Sun 26 Feb
Concept: A fun, family-friendly and informative themed day time offer, exploring health and safety in the Black Country throughout History, up to and including 1940s and 1950s.
Themes: Accidents, Health & Safety, Migration stories.
Please read the Feb half term event overview thoroughly to familiarise yourself with the programme and offers available.
Thank you.
