What’s On: South & Midlands

Shop our exclusive collections, as well as a carefully curated selection of books, stationery, homewares, jewellery, accessories, textiles and children’s gifts. We also take pride in supporting an ever-growing list of UK-based artisan makers. To celebrate Museum Shop Sunday we’re offering 10% off online orders and a free tote bag with in store purchases over £20.

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery visit online shop

Discover our unique range of gifts celebrating Birmingham past and present, like the Birmingham Brick Vase, individually handmade using traditional production techniques. Enjoy 15% off and festive treats in store on Museum Shop Sunday.

Bletchley Park visit website

Shop books and gifts telling the story of the amazing people and machines that were on site during World War 2, including items relating to puzzles and codebreaking. Spend £10 or more on Sunday 1 December to enter a prize draw to win a goodie bag worth over £75!

Bodleian Libraries, Oxford visit online shop

You’re invited to experience a day of joyful shopping with exclusive giveaways, discounts, festive music and seasonal treats! Our shelves are brimming with gifts for book lovers – from our enchanting Tolkien collection to our beloved Bookshelves range. Discover books, stationery, homewares and fashion, or dive into unique items inspired by Bodleian exhibitions. Every purchase helps preserve our incredible archives for generations to come. 

British Motor Museum, Warwick visit online shop

Looking for an unusual Christmas gift? Our Adopt a Car scheme is ideal for car fans! From just £25, the recipient gets a digital adoption certificate and will have their name displayed on the Online Collections record for the car. Best of all, they’ll be playing a vital role in preserving our important collection of vehicles for the next generation to discover.

Centre for Computing History, Cambridge visit online shop

Shop for unique gifts based on computing history, including Top Trumps cards, posters and t-shirts.

Coffin Works, Birmingham visit online shop

Discover unique gifts including glazed tiles with unique designs, candles shaped like ghosts and quirky bat themed bath bombs, as well as more traditional art showcasing Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter at its best. Enjoy our festive market where local crafters will be showcasing their work and join a guided tour with 25% off.

Compton Verney, Warwickshire visit online shop

Pick up a gift with 15% off in store and online from 29 November to 6 December.

David Parr House, Cambridge visit online shop

Discover our carefully selected range of products and cards that embody the David Parr House commitment to quality, craftsmanship and authenticity.

Ditchling Museum of Art & Craft visit online shop

Spend over £30 online on Museum Shop Sunday and receive a free Ditchling Writing Block, or spend over £30 in store to receive a set of The Snowman Postcards to celebrate our exhibition ‘Bloomin’ Brilliant: The Life and Work of Raymond Briggs’.

English Heritage visit online shop

Celebrate Museum Shop Sunday with 10% off all online purchases.

Fabrica, Brighton visit online shop

Discover our curated selection of artisan gifts, books, and cards perfect for art lovers, with 20% off online on Museum Shop Sunday. We proudly stock a range of locally made crafts, showcasing the talents of Brighton’s artists and makers. Every purchase supports Fabrica’s charitable initiatives and helps sustain the vibrant local creative community.

Food Museum, Stowmarket visit online shop

Discover a gorgeous range of food and drink products from our own site, the local area and beyond, plus a beautiful selection of cards, gifts and items created in house on our Victorian printing press. Get 10% off in our new online shop for Museum Shop Sunday.

Gainsborough’s House, Sudbury visit online shop

Pop into our shop to enjoy a taste of Summerdown Chocolate, Local Honey and Local Quince Jelly, with 10% discount for Gainsborough’s House members and free gift wrapping on orders over £25 online.

Guernsey Museum visit website

Shop our delightful mix of local crafts, art, souvenirs, books and toys. Every purchase over £5 will receive an entry to win a box of Christmas goodies and a pair of Discovery Passes (our 12 month tickets).

The Gurkha Museum, Winchester visit online shop

Discover our unique gifts from socks and umbrellas in brigade colours to our Gurkha History Mug, a bone china tankard mug hand painted by Susan Rose of Susan Rose China, exclusive to The Gurkha Museum Trust to commemorate our 50th anniversary.

Hartlebury Castle, Kidderminster visit website

Find gifts for all ages from local independent businesses, Hartlebury Castle Trust and fantastic brands. Treat yourself to delicious jams or beer, pick up the perfect Castle souvenir and browse lovely handmade items – with 10% off everything on Museum Shop Sunday!

Henry Moore Institute visit online shop

Shop for art books, gifts, posters and postcards and playful Surrealism inspired gifts with 10% off online and in store.

Ikon Gallery, Birmingham visit online shop

Birmingham’s only specialist art bookshop, stocking a range of books, cards, artists’ limited editions and gifts. Get 30% off Ikon Limited Editions on Museum Shop Sunday.

IWM Duxford visit online shop

Discover our exclusive range of gifts for him and for her, all inspired by powerful stories meaning you can shop with purpose and give a unique gift this Christmas. Enjoy online discounts and in store Christmas shopping events for Museum Shop Sunday.

Kettle’s Yard, Cambridge visit online shop

Free UK standard shipping on orders over £10 on Sunday 1 December – use code MUSEUMSHOP.

Leicester Museum and Art Gallery visit website

Find beautiful gifts inspired by our collections of Ancient Egypt, Arts and Crafts, Palaeontology and Geology as well as one-off items created by local suppliers.

Milton Keynes City Discovery Centre visit online shop

Celebrate Museum Shop Sunday with 50% off all orders, plus a free ‘I love MK’ window sticker and local postcard.

Munnings Art Museum, Colchester visit online shop

Discover unique gifts, cards, homewares and accessories inspired by the art of Sir Alfred Munnings, including many discounted items.

Museum of Cambridge visit website

Discover cards and postcards designed by Cambridgeshire artists, books, vintage children’s toys, homewares, handmade jewellery, and unique Cambridge souvenirs, plus our Made in Cambridge Christmas Market.

Pallant Bookshop, Chichester visit online shop

We are an award-winning independent art bookshop working alongside Pallant House Gallery, offering the best of new, remaindered and out of print books on Modern British Art.

National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth visit online shop

Discover our beautiful range of products and gifts including unique items made from HMS Victory wood during restoration work.

Petersfield Museum & Art Gallery, Hampshire visit online shop

Discover a world of wonder including locally sourced treasures, exquisite stationery, seasonal greetings, captivating books, and educational toys that ignite the imagination. Whether you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind gift or a little piece of local charm, you’ll find it here.

Portsmouth Museum & Art Gallery visit online shop

Meet author Mick Comben who will be signing copies of his new book ‘The Making of Modern Pompey’. Discover the people behind the club including a certain Arthur Conan Doyle, and browse for gifts for all ages including a wide selection of Conan Doyle related gifts and books as well as seaside and Pompey items.

Reading Museum visit online shop

Shop for fantastic festive gifts with 10% off online on 30 November and 1 December.

The Rose Paterson Art Gallery, Shropshire visit website

Our shop is filled with an exquisite selection of handcrafted items from talented local artists and makers – including beautifully designed cushions, striking prints, handcrafted ceramics, charming stationery, thoughtful greetings cards and distinctive jewellery.

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, Stratford Upon Avon visit online shop

On 30 November and 1 December in the Birthplace Shop and Shakespeare Bookshop we’ll be celebrating Emily Sutton’s beautiful artwork for Shakespeare’s First Folio: All The Plays: A Children’s Edition. See a selection of Emily’s original illustrations for the book, and shop our exclusive new ‘Shakespeare’s First Folio’ range featuring Emily’s artwork.

Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall, Stratford Upon Avon visit website

Discover a colourful collection of gift ideas inspired by the world of Shakespeare, including books, puzzles, artwork, stationery, greetings cards and more, many designed by independent makers and artists.

Silverstone Museum visit online shop

Discover gifting ideas for every budget including motorsport and Formula 1 merchandise, stationery, apparel, books and more with 30% off in store and online.

St Albans Museums visit website

Discover gifts from local suppliers and makers including Stanhope Preserves, Sel(fish) Candles and Made Found More jewellery.

Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum visit online shop

Discover a range of gifts for budding scientists big and small, whether you have a dinosaur or space mad kid! The products reflect the museum’s collection and fun, family-friendly atmosphere, including a large range of LEGO products. Enjoy 15% off and festive treats in store on Museum Shop Sunday.

UK Antarctic Heritage Trust, Cambridge visit online shop

Museum Shop Sunday is also International Antarctic Day! To celebrate, we’ll be hosting a live chat with our team running the world’s southernmost shop, post office and museum, and you can also shop our exclusive Antarctic tartan clothing range!

Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village, Surrey visit online shop

Bring home a piece of creativity from Watts Gallery. Discover unique, artist-inspired gifts, books, and handcrafted items with 20% off online orders on 1 December (excludes contemporary art, postage and packaging).

Wycombe Heritage & Arts Trust visit website

Discover locally produced gifts, books and toys, and enter our raffle to win a Christmassy museum teddy bear!