Festive Friday


A festive evening in the Christmas mansion at Tatton Park, featuring Father Christmas, crafts and a Christmas shopping evening. Christmas Shopping Fair runs 6th-8th December. W: www.tattonpark.org.uk/christmas


Countdown to Christmas – Meet Santa in his Grotto


Join Abbey Gate College Infant & Junior school for a fantastic Countdown to Christmas family event. Enjoy Christmas crafts, refreshments and meet Santa in his grotto. Fun for all the family. Running from 9.30am to 11.30am. For more information T: 01244 564170 E: admissions@abbeygatecollege.co.uk


Saturday 7th Meet Father Christmas


Spend quality time with Father Christmas, enjoy stories in his grotto with presents and refreshments. National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port. Running December 7th/8th, 14th/15th, 21st/22nd and 24th. 11am, 12.45pm and 2.30pm each day. T: 0151 355 5017 W: www.canalrivertrust.org.uk


Pastorale Choir


Join Pastorale choir for a festive choral performance in the beautiful Main Hall at the Lady Lever Art Gallery. 12pm. W: www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk


Astronomy Club


This exciting show is designed for all ages from young astronaut’s right up to experienced explorers. The exciting activities cover some of the challenges of space travel, the dangers that astronauts face and how on earth we survive 400km above our heads in space. Also on 4th January and 1st February. Organised by Techniquest Glyndwr and held at Wrexham Rugby Club, LL13 9GG. Booking essential W: www.tqg.org.uk


Festive Family Fun Weekend


A magical weekend of special treats, including real reindeer. Also on 8th December. Bents Garden and Home. W: www.bents.co.uk


Wednesday 11th


Father Christmas Tea & Breakfast Parties


Treat your little ones to a festive tea including two hours with Santa and mother Christmas, fun and games with pass the parcel, a hot meal, drink and a present for £19.95. Booking in advance required. Bents Garden and Home. W: www.bents.co.uk


Thursday 12th


Saturnalia and Winter Watch Experience the special evening that merges two fantastic parades! The Saturnalia parade sees the Roman legion light up the streets with a torch-lit parade and the Winter Watch is a historic event when the city leaders would hand over the keys to the city watch. Free. W: www.experiencechester.co.uk


Friday 13th Northern Chamber Orchestra


This year the NCO will delight audiences with a mixture of popular classical music and festive favourites for all the family to enjoy. Tatton Park. Tickets: Adults £25, students & under 18’s £15. T: 0161 247 2220 W: ncorch.co.uk


Christmas Grotto


Visit Father Christmas in his Grotto at Rufford Old Hall inside the House. Take your list and let him know your Christmas wishes and enjoy a donkey ride in the grounds. Other dates available/ Rufford Old Hall, National Trust. W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk


Sunday 8th


Meet the Longhorns A unique event with a chance to come and see the Bollin Valley Partnership’s Longhorn cattle. You will meet all the bulls, cows and calves at close quarters in their winter housing. 2-4pm. Oakwood Farm, Styal Road, Styal, Cheshire, SK9 4HY. T: 01625 374790


Saturday 14th


Roberts Bakery Brass Band Roberts Bakery Band performs a varied programme of traditional pieces, a number of the solo features and exciting, energetic and upbeat compositions by their world-renowned Musical Director, Paul Lovatt-Cooper. Audience participation via carol singing will be a must! Tatton Park. Tickets £18 per person. W: www.tattonpark.co.uk/christmas


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, Also on 21st December. W: www.bents.co.uk


Tuesday 17th


Deer Feed and Trailer Ride Take a trailer ride with the Rangers to watch the daily deer feed. Tatton Park. W: www.tattonpark.org.uk


Friday 20th


Blakemere’s Banquet With Santa 5-7pm. Blakemere Banquet with Santa. W: www.ticketsource.co.uk


Saturday 21st


Blakemere’s Breakfast With Santa


8.30-11.30am. Also on 22nd December. Blakemere Breakfast with Santa. W: www.ticketsource.co.uk


Sunday 22nd


Sing-a-long Stableyard Carols Huddle together with a hot chocolate to hear your favourite carols with King Edwards’s orchestra and choir. Pick up last minute gifts and enjoy warming winter fayre in the festive Stableyard. 3-4pm. Tatton Park. W: www.tattonpark.org.uk/christmas


January Saturday 25th


Conquer Wildings Challenge


The Conquer WILDLINGS Challenge is a partner competition with a difference and sees Child & Adult Teams battle against the clock in a fun obstacle course. Be prepared to run, jump, flip, crawl, carry, balance and to take on the challenge! Somerford Park Farm, Holmes Chapel Rd, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 4SW. Registration at https://conquerfitnessuk.regfox.com/ the-wild-winter-wildlings-challenge


Monday 23rd


Festive Fireworks Enjoy a brilliant family day out on the park exploring the huge selection of rides and attractions. Join Gully and the Gang for Christmas fireworks displays, taking place across two nights! Gulliver’s Theme Park, Warrington. W: www.gulliversworldresort.co.uk


Sunday 29th


Twixmas Pantomime at Gulliver’s Experience Twixmas at Gulliver’s Warrington featuring a very special pantomime show. It’s a terrific treat for both children and adults. Also on 30th December. Gulliver’s World, Warrington. W: www.gulliversfun.co.uk


Tuesday 31st


New Year’s Eve Around The World Celebrations


Gully’s Around the World party is bigger than ever. Go along and celebrate the New Year as it arrives in different countries around the world. Discover activities, entertainment and magical shows all the way through to midnight! Gulliver’s World, Warrington. W: www.gulliversfun.co.uk


Bouldering for all ages & abilities


With dedicated climbing areas for toddlers, kids and adults, Boulder Hut offers a space for everyone to enjoy together and develop new skills. There’s an on-site café serving delicious food and cakes and various courses available to develop further.


Climbing develops fitness, confidence and problem solving skills all whilst having lots of fun.


BOULDER HUT


Boulder Hut, Unit 1 Olympic Park, Poole Hall Road, Ellesmere Port, CH66 1ST 0151 305 6868 www.BoulderHut.com


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