Festive Twilight Tours

December 2026 at The Stained Glass Museum

Looking for a unique Christmas group outing in Ely this year?

Experience an exclusive Festive Twilight Tour of The Stained Glass Museum this December. Nestled in the heights of Ely Cathedral, discover a remarkable collection as you’ve never seen it before.

From medieval masterpieces to striking modern creations, explore the stories, artistry and craftsmanship behind the nation’s finest collection of stained glass. As evening falls, see the museum’s exquisite collection sparkle after hours.

Enjoy a festive tipple as you take in the luminous colours and intricate details of this extraordinary art form, whilst an exclusive tour with a Curator brings this fascinating collection to life.

Perfect for groups looking for something different to do together this festive season. Make this Christmas truly memorable with an exceptional evening of art, history and festivity in a beautiful, atmospheric setting.

With strictly limited availability, find out more and book your group's tour today

‘Before and After the Pre-Raphaelites’ Cambridge Study Day

Wednesday 10 February 2027, Cambridge

The day will begin with an Introduction by Dr Karen Livingstone, Curator, to the ‘A Call to Art: William Morris and the Pre-Raphaelites’ Exhibition at the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, for which The Stained Glass Museum lent two works, one of which is here displayed to the public for the first time. Our group will have time to see this exhibition which has had glowing reviews [italics:"so much beauty, it’s exhausting" – The Times] and shines a particular spotlight on the Fitzwilliam’s Victorian and Pre-Raphaelite paper collections which have been rarely studied or displayed before.

This will be followed by a guided walking tour led by Dr Jasmine Allen to explore the variety of stained glass produced in the 19th and 20th century as seen in some of the city’s churches and chapels, including other examples by Morris & Co. at Jesus College (where we will also meet Laura Dennis, Assistant Curator, and see an exhibition on Victorian art and design in the college collections), as well as works by their predecessors working in both a pictorial and gothic revival style, and Arts and Crafts successors including Douglas Strachan and Rachel Tancock.

Ahead of the event, delegates will receive a full itinerary, together with short site notes.

Please book online to secure your place. Tickets are £85 for Friends of the Museum or £95 per person for non-Friends

Please meet us at the Fitzwilliam Museum from 10am for a 10:30 start. The day will conclude at around 4.30pm. Please account for the journey back to the station when planning your onward travel.

Lincolnshire Study Tour 2027

Sunday 11 - Wednesday 14 April 2027

This year, bookings will take place online for our Study Tour. If you need assistance with booking, please contact Emily at events@stainedglassmuseum.com

Programme
Our 2027 Study Tour will explore stained glass in parts of Lincolnshire. A vast county, we will be based near Grantham enabling travel to both  North and South Kesteven, Lincoln and East and West Lindsay. We will be joined at various points by local guides bringing their expertise. One day will be spent in and around Lincoln Cathedral, home to some of England’s finest medieval and 19th and 20th century stained glass as well as the Cathedral’s Stained Glass Workshop within the Works Department. We will also visit Stamford in the south to see early glass by Christopher Whall, and Redbourne in the north to see windows by William Collins and many more over the three days.

Dates
The Tour will take place from Sunday 11 April to Wednesday 14 April 2027

Registration is from 12-12:30pm on Sunday 11 April for a 12:30 departure, there will also be a 1pm pickup at Newark Northgate train station.

The tour will conclude on Wednesday 14 April at 4:45pm in Stamford, with drop offs at Stamford station (approx. 4:45pm), at Grantham train station (approx. 5:30pm) or return to the hotel for around 6pm.

Residential Places
Friends of the Museum: £650 per person
Non-Friends of the Museum: £675 per person

A deposit of £250 per person is required to secure your space.

Please book online to secure your place.

Please find more information and details of the tour here

Online Talks

Find a great selection of our previous talks and lectures available to enjoy online via our website

Available for immediate download, the talks cover a range of subjects and artists. Also find fascinating talks by contemporary stained glass artists talking about their work and their creative practice.

PAST EVENTS

The Stained Glass Museum runs a variety of events throughout the year.

View a list of past events.

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Cancellation Policy - General Events
The Stained Glass Museum operates a cancellation policy for events bookings (for cancellation of workshop bookings please see our Cancellation Policy).

Refunds & Cancellations
For cancellations made more than 28 days in advance we offer a full refund of your ticket price.
For cancellations made between 14 and 28 days in advance we will offer a 50% refund.
For cancellations made less than 14 days in advance we are unable to offer a refund, although you are welcome to transfer your event booking to someone else.

Please bear in mind that the Stained Glass Museum is a registered charity (No.1169842) and in order to operate successfully it’s important that we adhere to this policy.

Cancellation of events by the Museum
Under rare or exceptional circumstances the Museum may have to cancel events. If a cancellation is necessary, we will do our utmost to contact you by phone or email as soon as possible before the event. You will be offered a full refund. Please note The Stained Glass Museum is not liable for any costs associated with travel or accommodation. Please bear this in mind when booking travel or accommodation in advance.