Friday 29th


Yuletide at Little Moreton Hall Celebrate a Tudor Yuletide with decorations, displays and entertainment for all ages. On Fridays, try some Tudor treats. At the weekends, the Hall will come to life with live music, storytelling and jesters. Running 29th & 30th November, 1st, 6th, 7th, 8th, 13th, 14th & 15th December. 11am–3.30pm. W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk


Father Christmas at Little Moreton Hall


Your session will include storytelling, activities, a private family visit to Father Christmas and a gift to take home. Also on November 30th and 1st,6th-8th December. 11.30am-4pm. W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk


Saturday 30th


Santa Specials at East Lancashire Railway


Start your festive celebrations in style with a steam train ride with Santa and his team of happy helpers, a Christmas tradition for many in the North West. Also on 1st, 7th-8th, 14th-15th and, 19th-24th December 2019. W: www.eastlancsrailway.org


Chester Cathedral Christmas Tree Festival


The annual Christmas Tree Festival will once again light up the cloisters, and this year they are using the theme of sustainability, recycling and re- using – the grand finale to the year of waves at the cathedral and in support of Adoption Matters and Stick ‘n’ Step. Children can follow the Nativity Trail around the trees and cathedral. Running until 5th January. Free. W: www.experiencechester.co.uk or W: www.chestercathedral.com


Father Christmas at the Farm


A holiday favourite, children can meet Father Christmas and his elf helpers along with the rare breed farmyard friends! Running December 1st, 7th/8th, 14th/15th and 21st/22nd. Tatton Park. W: www.tattonpark.org.uk/christmas


Meet Father Christmas at Quarry Bank


Book in for a half-hour session of festive storytelling and games, including a private family visit to Father Christmas and a gift. Selected dates until 22nd December. Quarry Bank National Trust. W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk


Magical Christmas Adventure


Visit Blakemere Village this Christmas for an unforgettable journey through the Cheshire woodland to find Father Christmas, his festive forest friends and the captivating Snow Princess and her Unicorn. £30 per person plus booking fee (under 3s £10) and includes gifts from Father Christmas for children and adults, festive photo opportunities, Mrs Claus’ activity, unlimited festive skating plus magic wand whittling. Running until 23rd December. T: 01606 883261 E: info@christmaswoodland.co.uk


Breakfast with Santa at Anderton Boat Lift


Experience the magic of Christmas by the water at Cheshire’s award-winning Anderton Boat Lift. This year, the Boat Lift are inviting you to celebrate the beginning of the ‘Santa Cruise season’ by hosting an exclusive Breakfast with Santa experience – the perfect way to start a month full of festive fun! Running 9am-10.45am. Also on 1st December. Spaces are limited, book now at https://visitchester. digitickets.co.uk/tickets


Santa Cruises at Anderton Boat Lift


The unique festive extravaganza that’s taken Cheshire by storm is back for another year. Treat your little ones to a once-in-a-lifetime experience at the famous Anderton Boat Lift with Santa and his helpers on a festive cruise along the River Weaver. 30th November, 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th & 21st – 24th December. Times vary, please visit www.andertonboatlift.co.uk for more details. Spaces are limited, book now at https://visitchester. digitickets.co.uk/tickets


Christmas of Make-Believe


Enter a world of make-believe at Chirk Castle this Christmas. Follow the footsteps of the six children of Lord and Lady Howard de Walden in the 1920s as Chirk Castle is decorated as a fantastical castle of theatre and fairytales. Running until 5th January 2020. W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk


December


Sunday 1st Santa Dash in Chester City Centre


Head to Chester to raise money for two local charities: The Hospice of the Good Shepherd and the Countess Charity. Fun for the whole family as thousands of Santa’s take to the streets! Starting location: CH1 1SL. Under 5’s free, £12.50 per person. 10am start. W: www.experiencechester.co.uk


Science Show: The Science of a World Heritage Site


Part of the National Lottery Heritage Fund’s #ThanksToYou celebrations. This fun and interactive, family- friendly science show last for 30-40 minutes, aimed at adults and children aged 7+. Running until 1st December. Free to National Lottery players. Jodrell Bank. W: www.jodrellbank.net


Monday 2nd


Abbey Gate College Open Afternoon


Running from 1.45-3.15pm. Experience the schools’ unique nurturing environment on a normal school day. See the pupils in action, meet the dedicated staff and view the impressive new facilities to truly get a flavour of what makes Abbey Gate College Infant & Junior School so special. W: www.abbeygatecollege.co.uk


Thursday 5th


Winter Watch Parade The Winter Watch Parade combines colourful costumes and a collection of characters to provide a popular festive event. Celebrate Christmas with the Lord of Misrule, devils and dragons, dancing and sword fights, and a spectacular-fire breathing finale. Free. 7pm. W: www.experiencechester.co.uk


Friday 6th


Winter Wonderland Five amazing festive attractions including: a huge real ice rink, Christmas circus, panto, an indoor funfair and Santa Claus. EventCity, Manchester. Tickets £23.50pp and under 3’s go free. W: www.winterfunland.com


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