FORGE Mill will be decking the museum with holly and other greenery this week as it prepares for its annual Victorian Christmas Craft Fair.

The fair, which runs on November 29 and 30, will feature more than 20 craft stalls each day, displaying beautiful home-made gifts such as candles, soaps, wreaths, knitted items, jewellery, cakes, jams and wooden gifts to name but a few.

This year as part of the celebrations, visitors will be able to come and watch Mrs Prosser prepare her Dickensian Christmas dinner.

She will be inviting people to stir the Christmas pudding and prepare Norfolk biffins for the oven and be on hand to discuss her 18th century recipes.

There will also be a display demonstrating Victorian games and optical illusions.

Debbie Lakeman, education officer at Forge Mill, said: “Our Victorian Craft Fair goes from strength to strength with more stalls and activities each year. We are really excited for the Dickensian Christmas recipes – what could be better to get you in the mood for the festive period?”

Festive music and carol singing will be provided by Alcester Victoria Silver Band and Indigo Arts to add some atmosphere to the shopping experience.

Younger visitors will also be able to make a visit to Father Christmas between 11am to 3pm. Children will also be able to make a decoupage Christmas decoration to hang on the tree when they get home.

The event runs from 11am to 4pm each day and entry is £1 for adults.

There are small additional charges to visit Father Christmas and for the craft activity.