Festive Watch


Journey through an enchanting Christmas Woodland


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. And new for this year: build-a-cuddly-toy experience with Mrs. Claus, yours to take home and treasure! This enchanting 3-hour family event runs every weekend from 30th November – 23rd December. Tickets are priced at £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. W: www.christmaswoodland.co.uk


Sledging, Snow and Santa – enjoy it all at Chill Factore


! Experience a snowy Christmas at Chill Factore ’s


real snow wonderland. Treat all the family to the ultimate Christmas experience with family fun in Mini Moose Land or Snow Park and visit Santa himself in his grotto. It’s the perfect way to enjoy the festivities this Christmas. All visits to the Grotto are combined with some sub-zero fun. Take on the Downhill Donuts, the Snow or Ice Slide and sledging in Snow Park. If you have little ones aged 3 or under then Mini Moose Land is perfect. You can meet Santa in his Grotto every weekend from 16th November and every day from the 1st December right up until Christmas Eve. W: www.chillfactore.com/christmas


Swing into Christmas in style at Dino Falls


Adventure Golf Gather the family and head off to enjoy the annual Dino Falls Adventure Golf Christmas Hunt starting on the 14th December. Take your little ones on this festive adventure right up until 6th January and find clues to solve the secret


message to receive a festive gift! Don’t forget, there’s a brand new Volcano course opening up this winter too! W: www.dinofalls.co.uk


Steam into Christmas with the East


Lancashire Railway! Kick off your Christmas celebrations in style this year by joining the East Lancashire Railway for the family favourite Santa Specials on 30 November, 1, 7-8, 14-15, 19-24 December 2019. Enjoy a steam train ride through a winter wonderland with Santa and his crew of happy helpers, soak in the atmosphere, sing a few carols and enjoy on board magic performances, all in the comfort of a beautifully decorated carriage! Children will also receive a present from the man himself. To book a place, visit www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/events-activities/2019/11/santa-specials.aspx


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The Snowman flies in to The Hallé for the


ultimate festive treat Bring the whole family to the Hallé’s screening of Raymond Briggs’ classic animated film, The Snowman – an essential part of Christmas. The film is accompanied by the Hallé performing Howard Blake’s magical score live, including a chorister singing ‘Walking in the Air’. In the first half of the concert, start the countdown to Christmas with the Hallé and an Alien Party on Planet Zum-Zee. Get on the Hallé spaceship and prepare for an astonishing musical journey with big screen animation. T: 0161 907 9000 W: www.halle.co.uk


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