GILBERT White’s House at Selborne will kick of its festive season this weekend with the return, by popular demand, of wreath-making workshops.

Running from 11am on Saturday and Sunday, the workshops will provide an opportunity to make your own unique decoration before enjoining lunch and a tour, should you wish, of the museum and its collections.

This will be followed, over the weekend of December 2-3, by a mulled wine weekend. Admission for this event is free and will include live entertainment, games and wassailing, plus a chance to sup some wine.

On Sunday, December 3, the museum is holding a concert in the Great Parlour at 7pm, presenting Tobiah with special guest Colette O’Leary.

Known for her beautiful and natural voice, poignant lyrics and touching of hearts with life-affirming stories of love and endurance, Tobiah will be joined by acclaimed piano accordionist Colette, whose virtuosity delights audiences worldwide.

The atmosphere of Gilbert White’s Great Parlour, decked in its Christmas finery, will provide a magical and intimate setting, perfect for Tobiah’s music. Places must be booked in advance as seating is limited, with space for just 35 guests. There will be complimentary mulled wine and mince pies before the concert.

On Saturday, December 9, the Field Studies Centre will provide the backdrop for a Quantum Theatre production of ‘The Nutcracker and the Mouse King’. When Dr Drosselmeyer brings the Stahlbaum family a Christmas present, Marie is captivated by the little nutcracker. But after everyone has gone to bed, with the chiming of the grandfather clock strange things begin to happen. Why are the dolls all coming to life? And why are mice pouring up from beneath the floorboards?

As the monstrous Mouse King orders the attack Marie fears the worst but, harnessing his toy troops, the Nutcracker, leads them bravely into battle. Will they win through and can the evil curse on the Nutcracker be broken?

Find out in Michael Whitmore’s captivating new adaptation of the ETA Hoffman Christmas classic, an enchanting mix of magic, music and love-conquering-all for all ages.

Tickets for all of these events are available online at gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk or in the museum shop.