Magical lights in The MERL garden.

Christmas 2024

Can you hear the sheep bells ringing? Explore everything coming up for Christmas and the festive season at The Museum of English Rural Life, Reading. Join us for Christmas shopping and explore our range of perfect Christmas gifts and Christmas decorations (including our very popular absolute unit merch), or browse our upcoming events, including the return of Magical Lights in the museum’s beautiful garden.

Christmas events, activities, and shopping

Explore everything happening throughout the festive season at The MERL, or why not join us for a spot of festive shopping? All purchases support our work and our collections.

Christmas gifts in the MERL shop

MERLy Christmas Shopping Event

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star shaped lights on a green hedge background

Magical Lights

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A selection of MERL products available from the online shop

The MERL Online Shop

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Huntley & Palmers packaging images on MERL shop products

The MERL gift shop

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