Welcome to Glasswells' Seasonal Events! As autumn arrives and Christmas approaches, we’re excited to offer a range of fun activities for all ages, including a Mini Pantomime, Santa's Grotto, children's entertainers, painting and wreath making workshops.
Join us in celebrating the season with events everyone will enjoy!
OUR CHRISTMAS MINI PANTO IS BACK FOR 2025!
Brought to you by Chaplins Pantos, the biggest touring children’s pantomimes in the UK.
Only £15 per child (includes 1 FREE adult)
Entertain and delight your children this coming Christmas.
We have chosen the greatest fairy tale of all time, Red Riding Hood. For 75 minutes the children will be transported to the Magic Wood where they will meet Little Red Riding Hood and all her friends.
Packed solid with comedy, songs, adventure and audience participation, they will roar with laughter at the comedy antics of their hero, Posh Bert, and the comic dame, Mrs Hood, and they will shout as they have never shouted before when they warn Red Riding Hood not to enter the woods alone.
Saturday 6th December 2025, 2:00pm at our Bury St Edmunds store
Sunday 7th December 2025, 2:00pm at our Ipswich store
Only £15 per child
Price includes:
1 FREE accompanying adult
1 Snack Bag (a homemade biscuit, packet of crisps and drink)
Other drinks & snacks available to purchase on the day.
Suitable for children 5+ Years
Tickets are strictly limited and need to be pre booked.
Children will be seated on the floor and seating will be provided for accompanying adults. Tickets will be issued by email at the time of purchase. Please arrive 15 minutes before the event and have your ticket printed or available to show on your electronic device. The ticket is non-refundable and not to be resold for profit. Unauthorised duplication of this ticket will render it void.
BOOK NOWVisit Santa at Glasswells this Christmas!
A Christmas spectacular, bringing the magic of Christmas to life. Don't miss out on the mesmerising magic of visiting Santa in his grotto at Glasswells. Secure your place by booking now.
Saturday 6th December 2025
Ipswich
Sunday 7th December 2025
Bury St Edmunds
Bury St Edmunds - NOW SOLD OUT
£12.50 per child
Tickets are strictly limited and need to be pre booked.
The time your child can expect to be in the grotto will be approximately 5-7 minutes where they will have a chat with Santa and receive a gift. Each child must be accompanied by at least one adult, with no more than five grotto visitors in one group. To ensure a seamless visit to the festive grotto , kindly arrive 5 minutes before your designated booking slot. The ticket is non-refundable and not to be resold for profit.
Festive Face Painting will also be available
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Watercolour Workshop with Helen Clarke
Join us at Glasswells in Bury St Edmunds for hands-on watercolour workshops with local artist Helen Clarke.
Suitable for all levels of ability, this workshop will enable you to develop your watercolour techniques as you will paint the glowing colours of Autumn. Using leaves and berries as inspiration, Helen will guide you through using watercolour to create beautiful seasonal imagery. You will learn how to mix colours directly onto the paper in a loose and atmospheric way and experiment with adding texture to backgrounds. All materials will be provided.
Saturday 15th November 2025
Bury St Edmunds
Suitable for all levels of ability, in this workshop we will paint small scenes in a free and atmospheric way to capture the beauty of winter, which could be used as a Christmas card theme. Helen will show you how to paint a snowy landscape using a variety of watercolour techniques in a simple and effective way. All materials will be provided.
'Wintry Scenes' Watercolour 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
£55 per person
NOW SOLD OUT
Limited to 10 people per session.
(Tickets are non-refundable and must not be sold for profit. Unauthorised duplication will render it void. Please arrive 15 minutes early with your ticket confirmation.)
Book NowAcrylic Painting Workshop with Geri Jones
Join us at Glasswells in Bury St Edmunds for a hands-on acrylics painting workshop with local artist Geri Jones. Perfect for all skill levels, you’ll be introduced to composition and scaling, to develop your skills. Find your inner creative - sessions include all materials and refreshments. Please bring an apron!
Saturday 29th November 2025
Bury St Edmunds
Still Life 'Flowers with Blue China' (A3 canvas) - 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
£55 per person
NOW SOLD OUT
Limited to 10 people per session.
(Tickets are non-refundable and must not be sold for profit. Unauthorised duplication will render it void. Please arrive 15 minutes early with your ticket confirmation.)
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Christmas Wreath Workshop with Carly Marie
Join local florist Carly Marie at Glasswells Ipswich for a festive wreath-making workshop. Create a 55cm Christmas wreath in a small, relaxing group session with all materials and refreshments provided.
Saturday 29th November 2025
NOW SOLD OUT
Ipswich
10:00 am - 12.30 pm (Morning)
13.30 pm - 4.00 pm (Afternoon)
Sunday 30th November 2025
Ipswich
10:00 am - 12.30 pm (Morning)
13.30 pm - 4.00 pm (Afternoon)
Limited to 8 people per session.
£50 per person
(Tickets are non-refundable and must not be sold for profit. Unauthorised duplication will render it void. Please arrive 15 minutes early with your ticket confirmation.)
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Christmas Wreath Workshop with Jacqui Hubbard
Join us for a festive wreath-making workshop at Glasswells, Bury St Edmunds, led by Jacqui Hubbard. Create your own 45cm winter wreath in a relaxing, small group session, with all materials and refreshments provided.
Bury St Edmunds
Friday 5th December 2025
10:00 am - 2.00 pm
Saturday 6th December 2025
10.00 am - 2.00 pm
Limited to 8 people per session.
£60 per person
(Tickets are non-refundable and must not be sold for profit. Unauthorised duplication will render it void. Please arrive 15 minutes early with your ticket confirmation.)
BOOK NOWChristmas Table Decoration Making Workshop
Join us for a festive table centrepiece making workshop at Glasswells, Bury St Edmunds, led by Jacqui Hubbard. Create your own 63cm table centre piece in a relaxing, small group session, with all materials and refreshments provided.
Bury St Edmunds
Saturday 13th December 2025
10:00 am - 1.00 pm
Limited to 8 people per session.
£60 per person
(Tickets are non-refundable and must not be sold for profit. Unauthorised duplication will render it void. Please arrive 15 minutes early with your ticket confirmation.)
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Experience What Glasswells has to Offer
There is plenty of free on-site parking at Glasswells, so there is no need to worry about getting a space! Browse our huge showroom, offering stylish furnishings for every room in your home, all under one roof.
Also, you can treat yourself with a visit to our well loved restaurant The Place To Eat, where you will discover delicious, home cooked foods, our famous freshly baked scones, and even tasty desserts!
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