Visit Father Christmas


Meet Father Christmas in the festive surroundings of the Victorian Kitchen, where he will treat you to Christmas biscuits, stories and rhymes plus a little gift to keep you going until Christmas Day. Also on 15th /22nd December. Bramall Hall, Stockport. W: www.stockport.gov.uk


Bolton Winter Festival


Sunday 1st December 2019 10am-4pm


Dogs Trust Manchester Christmas Fair!


Come and join the Dogs Trust Manchester for a family day out where there is something to enjoy for all the family, including Santa Paws in his Grotto, ready to meet dogs and children, tombolas, our Grand Raffle and lots of other stalls to choose from. Grab something to eat and drink from the café and get into the spirit of Christmas as you get to know some of the dogs looking for their forever home. Dogs Trust Manchester, Parkway, Denton, M34 3SG. T: 0161 337 3605 E: louise.danson@dogstrust.org.uk nicola.hardman@dogstrust.org.uk


Friday 6th Ice Rink at the Winter Funland


Sessions on the ice will be available during your 4 hour visit to Winter Funland, we wish to let patrons know that this is a capacity controlled activity and slots must be booked upon arrival at Winter Funland. Skate instructors will be available to assist your family with advice and penguin skate aids for children who need a helping hand. Trafford City Manchester. Running until 5th January. W: www.visitmanchester.com


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


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


Saturday 7th


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


Sunday 8th


Bolton’s Winter Festival offers something for all the family from the popular covered ice rink, super fun snow slide, magical Santa’s Grotto and festive artisan markets. Running until 6th January. W: www.visitmanchester.com


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


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


Saturday 14th


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


Dino Falls Adventure Golf


Experience the Dino Falls Adventure Golf Christmas Hunt. Solve the secret message to receive a festive gift. Don’t forget, the new Volcano course opens this Winter! W: www.dinofalls.co.uk


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


Sunday 15th


Printworks Christmas Orchestra


1-3pm. Printworks, Pump Yard, Manchester. W: www.theprintworks.com


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


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


Monday 23rd


Festive Fireworks Enjoy a brilliant family day out on 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


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EVENTS AT THE SCIENCE + INDUSTRY MUSEUM THIS WINTER


The Sun


Kids go free to see the major new exhibition. From ancient myths, to health and wellbeing, solar power and more, take a look at our closest star and the different ways it affects our lives. Amazing objects to see and interactive games to try. Feel the heat at the indoor beach, stand in the middle of a solar storm and watch the sun rise over Antarctica as the science behind the Sun is brought to life. Adults £8, concessions £6. Kids go free with a paying adult. Open daily until 5th January


Science Showdown: The Sun


Interactive show answering your burning questions about the sun. There’ll be spinning science, big bubbles and even bigger decisions to make as you get to vote for the coolest fact about our sun. Runs daily.


Textiles Demonstrations


Go back in time to the working mills of 150 years ago, experience the deafening sounds of the machinery and find out what life was like for thousands of mill workers.


For further information please visit www.scienceandindustrymuseum.org.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


NYE Party 2 party sessions, with Minifigures, mocktails, magic and more. Dance your way out of 2019 with mascots and celebrate the New Year with a balloon drop! 10am-1pm. 2-5pm. £12 per person. Legoland Manchester. W: www.manchester. legolanddiscoverycentre.co.uk


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


January Sunday 5th


KITE (Kids in the Environment)


Fun activities for 7-11 years discovering and exploring nature. Join in making seasonal decorations. Park Bridge Heritage Centre, Ashton under Lyne. W: www.whatson.tameside.gov.uk


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