The Boardroom Climbing
what’s on when Ongoing
Cheshire Military Museum Explore over 300 years of history at the Cheshire Military Museum, Chester. Fun for all the family! “Phoney War” Exhibition this autumn, find out what was happening in Chester at the beginning of the war. 10am – 5pm (last entry 4pm), closed Wednesdays from November – Easter. Admission charge applies. T: 01244 327617 W:
www.cheshiremilitarymuseum.co.uk
Elevate The Way You Celebrate At Freedome
Party packages at Freedome, Coliseum Leisure Park, Cheshire Oaks. All party packages include 60 mins of jump time, 45 minutes in the party room. W:
www.freedomeparks.com
Festive Fun at M&S Bank Arena
M&S Bank Arena have lots of festive entertainment this Christmas including ELF, Snow White, The first ever stage adaptation of Grandpa’s Great Escape, and the TheraPlate UK Liverpool International Horse Show. W:
www.mandsbankarena.com
SeaQuarium at Christmas
The Grotto packages start from £6.99 include a welcome from the elves, meeting Santa in his magical grotto, a present and photo, plus storytelling elves and the resident seals in their daily show. Rhyl SeaQuarium is open every day, closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day. T: 01745 344660 W:
www.seaquarium.co.uk
Manchester Ice Village
There’s plenty to see and do in the wonderful Ice Village in Cathedral Gardens. The ice-tastic experience includes Manchester’s award-winning Christmas Markets, Santa’s Grotto, Ice Rink, Ice Tiki Bar and a breath-taking Ice Cavern. Running until 5th January. W:
www.manchester.gov.uk/christmas
November
Wednesday 13th Percy the Park Keeper: One Snowy Night
Celebrate 30 years since Nick Butterworth’s One Snowy Night was released with this festive trail. Brrr! It’s cold in Percy’s park so the animals have come inside to warm up. 10.30am–3pm. Runs until 8th January. Dunham Massey, Altrincham. W:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Christmas events may be on multiple days over the holidays, so it’s worth checking out the relevant website, so you don’t miss out!
An impressive state of the art indoor climbing facility based in Queensferry near Chester. The Boardroom caters to climbers of all ages and abilities and offers courses for those new to the sport. Kids clubs on weekend mornings also weekday afternoons during school holidays, kids birthday parties every weekend with, family/ kids taster sessions and adult intro to climbing/bouldering sessions. W:
www.theboardroomclimbing.com
Friday 15th
Festive Meet the Makers: Food Festival
Meet the Makers is an event bringing together the finest and often award winning food and drink producers in the area. Also on 16th November. Bents Garden and Home. W:
www.bents.co.uk
Foodies Festival Christmas
Running 15th-17th November. Tatton Park. W:
www.tattonpark.org.uk/christmas
One Big Christmas Street Party Join Liverpool ONE to kick off the festive season. The iconic illuminated 30m tree is back on Paradise Street and there will be live musical acts, panto performances plus walkabout characters! 4pm-8pm. W:
www.liverpool-one.com
The Polar Adventure and Christmas Express
Trains between 12pm – 6.15pm on dates between 15 Nov–24 Dec (closed Mon and Tues from 18 Nov – 10 Dec). Visit Chavasse Park and board the Polar Express as it embarks on a journey to the snowy North Pole. Together with the jolly station master and his fun team of porters, expect plenty of treats in the most captivating winter wonderland. W:
www.liverpool-one.com
Bar Hutte
Visit the Alpine themed bar under the tree! A unique take on ‘Alpine Apres Ski’ each hutte offers visitors an exclusive festive get-together venue for friends, parties and families a like. Open: Mon-Sat 11am-11pm & Sun 11am- 8pm. Liverpool One. Running until 1st January. W:
www.liverpool-one.com
Christmas at Percy the Park Keeper’s
Snuggle up for festive tales from Percy’s park before enjoying a hot chocolate and a biscuit. Take home a special gift in this lovely alternative to a Father Christmas visit. Running until 22nd December. Dunham Massey. W:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Buy your Christmas Tree direct from the farm
Trees & Decorations Open 20th November
Racecourse Road Wilmslow SK9 5LG
01625 531609
www.ivycottagetreefarm.co.uk ChristmasTreesWilmslow
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Santa Paws Ticket includes a treat for your dog, one human hot drink, a gift for your dog, the chance to meet Santa Paws and a photo to take home. Also on 30th November. 9.30am. Bents Garden and Home. W:
www.bents.co.uk
Children’s Christmas Plate Workshop
The original plate for Christmas Eve! Let your children design a Christmas plate and start a tradition in this 2 hour workshop. Ages 4-12. Bents Garden and Home, 9.30-11.30am and Monday 25th November, 5.30-7.30pm. W:
www.bents.co.uk
Chill Factore Chill Factore
at Christmas in Manchester is home to
the only Grotto in the UK on real snow! A traditional Lapland home, the Grotto is surrounded by sparkling trees, glistening lights and Santa himself. Plus, it’s open right up until Christmas Eve. For more information, visit
www.chillfactore.com/christmas
Chester’s Gingerbread Village
Gingerbread Village in Chester city centre is a magical place for the young and young at heart to enjoy gingerbread crafts, sensory experiences and an opportunity to add to the cities gingerbread paper chain. Free, donation accepted for Claire House Children’s Hospice. Running until 22nd December. W:
www.experiencechester.co.uk for locations and opening times
Chester Christmas Markets
Over 70 traditional wooden chalets situated in the heart of Chester, all wrapped around a sparkling Christmas tree. Festive treats and gifts as well as hot food and drink. Running until 22nd December. W:
www.experiencechester.co.uk for locations and opening times.
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