White Christmas Ball at the Italian Mill

Derby Museums are running a series of White Christmas Balls at The Italian Mill, inside the Museum of Making (the old Derby Silk Mill). The first one kicks off on Friday 27 November, and they're following it up with a run of dates throughout December: Friday 4, Saturday 5, Friday 11, Saturday 12, Friday 18 and Saturday 19. Every night runs from 7pm until midnight, so you've got plenty of choice if you're trying to fit it around the rest of your Christmas plans.

The evening starts with a drinks reception in the Civic Hall, and from there you move into The Italian Mill for a three-course festive menu. The food is put together by the museum's own River Kitchen chefs, built around classical fare and followed by teas, coffees and a mince pie. Once the meal is over, a live DJ and a photo booth by In The Frame Photo Booths take over for the rest of the night.

Booking works a bit differently than your usual ticket. You'll need to get your pre-orders in, which they hold for ten working days, and then there's a £15 non-refundable deposit per person. The balance is due 28 days before your chosen date, so it's worth getting your group sorted early if you're planning to go.

It's £80 per person, including VAT, or £700 for a table of ten, which works out a bit cheaper if you're bringing a whole crowd. All the dates run from 7pm to midnight, so you've got a full night of it.