Festive Watch


Santa Sleepovers at Gulliver’s World, Warrington


Escape to the most magical winter world with unique Santa sleepovers this December at Gulliver’s World, Warrington. Stay overnight in their cosy, family friendly, themed Hotel and Lodgings. Experience the


all-inclusive Christmas Theme Park fun! Enjoy the festive rides & attractions and explore the Winter Wonderland on your way to meeting Santa himself, receiving a free gift before he sets off on his journey around the globe! Join in lots of Christmas activities such as Gully’s Magical Snow Show, Mrs Christmas’ Kitchen and Elf School, as well as seeing unique Christmas shows and characters! W: www.gulliversfun.co.uk


Once upon a time stood a fairy tale Christmas


Mansion… Nostalgic family favourites are brought to life at Tatton Park this Christmas as you join the fairy godmother on an enchanting journey through dark magical woodlands and enchanting forests. Find out who is the fairest of them all in the Dining Room and wind up in the Beast’s magnificent Castle Library with Belle before being whisked away to Aladdin’s golden palace. Meander through the Mansion’s grand staterooms into a stunning Winter Wonderland where you’ll enter Cinderella’s magnificent Ballroom for family photos next to her pumpkin carriage.


Guests can follow the sweetie trail through woodland onto the servant’s quarters entering the Witch’s gingerbread house. Before you leave you can say farewell to the fairy godmother who will have a tasty treat for you! W: www.tattonpark.org.uk/christmas


Celebrate this Christmas at Printworks MCR!


Head down to Printworks this season and enjoy a festive feast at one of their many restaurants such as Hard Rock Café, Wagamama, Nandos, Frankie & Benny’s, Chiquitos, Peachy Keens and Wasabi. Then get the whole family together and Tee off at Tree Top Adventure Golf, catch a festive flick at Vue Manchester with ticket prices at an amazing £4.99 or maybe break out of one of their escape rooms at Escape Reality Manchester. Endless ideas to make this Christmas extra special! W: www.theprintworks.com


Step into Lyme’s Christmas


stories From putting up the tree to leaving a carrot and mince pie out on Christmas Eve,


we all have our festive traditions but how did they differ in times gone by? Take the family on a day of discovery to explore festive memories and stories from the past at Lyme. See the Dining Room transformed for a Christmas Day or experience the sights of a winter wedding in the Drawing Room. A special bearded man will also be stopping off at Lyme this Christmas to meet children, but with spaces filling up fast you’ll have to book soon to make sure you’re on his list. W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lyme


NEW YEAR’S EVE Around the World Celebrations at Gulliver’s World,


Warrington Start the New Year in style at Gulliver’s! Join Gully and the gang in celebrating the new year as it sweeps across the globe. Enjoy the festive theme park rides, attractions and world-wide buffet into the evening as well as a themed celebration every hour and much more. Top the night off with a fantastic firework display above the castle at midnight as the New Year reaches the UK! Make the new year even more special with a sleepover in cosy, award winning, themed accommodation situated right next to the theme park! It’s a New Year’s treat the whole family will love. W: www.gulliversfun.co.uk


Santa sprinkles a little magic at


Manchester Arndale Take your little ones to visit Santa in his beautiful grotto at Manchester Arndale! Say hello to the Wish Keeper before starting your magical journey in the snow-covered garden of Santa’s Scandinavian log cabin. Meet the Elves and cast your Christmas wishes into the snowflake wishing well, before you step inside the Grotto to meet the main man. Santa’s grotto will be located on the upper mall near Argos from 21st November until 24th December. Tickets are available for just £5.50 (plus booking fee), which includes a special gift to take home. W: www.manchesterarndale.com


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