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Join us for a special festive, candlelit late opening on Thursday 14 December & Thursday 21 December 2023, 5-8pm.
An evening by candlelight at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum… Enjoy the magical atmosphere of the museum at night, with all the delight and decoration of a sumptuous Victorian Christmas.
Ellen-Marie from e-marie vocals singing Christmas Classics in the Main Hall
Funky Little Choir – singing a festive welcome with their joyful voices
Czeckmate – guitar and flute duo performing yuletide tunes in the Café
Blandford Fashion Museum join us with some Dickensian Victorian garments
Object Handling session with objects from the museum stores
Traditional Christmas Readings in the Historic House
Discover – Victorian Christmas Traditions Discover – The Nativity in Art Discover – Solstice Celebrations Around the World
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Unit 1 - Adult | £8.50 per ticket |
| Unit 2 - Child | £4.50 per ticket |
Standard Admission Applies.
Book in advance or purchase on the door.
Sat nav: BH1 3AA
The closest car park is Bath Road South. There is also parking available on the cliff top and alternative car parks nearby.
By FootThe Russell-Cotes is on the East Cliff Promenade, just two minutes walk from Bournemouth Pier and ten minutes walk from the town centre.By BikeThere are bicycle-racks on the East Cliff Promenade next to the Russell-Cotes entrance. Bicycles are not allowed in to the house's historic garden.By BusThe house is situated on the main bus routes with services provided by Wilts & Dorset Buses, which run from the Travel Interchange every three to four minutes. The journey takes about five minutes.The bus stop for Wilts & Dorset Buses: M1 and 13 is on Westover Road by the Bournemouth Pavilion.By RailThe Russell-Cotes is 1.2 miles from Bournemouth Railway Station (approximately 20 minutes walk). Yellow bus 2 runs from the station to Bath Road. For train timetable information visit www.nationalrail.co.uk.
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