Festive Watch Seasonal sights and sounds


at Speke Hall A team of elves are busy making the festive garlands, unravelling twinkling lights and polishing baubles ready to bring Christmas to Speke Hall. The outdoors comes indoors as all the rooms and corridors on the ground fl oor with huge handmade decorations and a Christmas tree reaching up to the high ceilings in the Great Hall. Step back in time to experience the sights, sounds and smells of Christmas and discover traditions from the past. Enjoy carol singing, make your own sugar mice or solve festive clues on the Christmas trail.


https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/speke-hall-garden-and- estate/lists/christmas-at-speke-hall-


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 buff et into the evening as well as a themed celebration every hour and much more. Top the night off with a fantastic fi rework 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


Festive favourites are in


abundance at Liverpool ONE Enjoy the magic of Christmas at Liverpool ONE with festive favourites and new attractions too! Bar Hutte, the popular Alpine- inspired carol-oke venue returns underneath the iconic tree and new for 2019 is an exciting Polar Adventure for all the family on Chavasse Park! Board the Christmas Express and be transported to a special pop-up polar party with music, dancing elves, and lots to do! You’ll also fi nd gifts for the whole family and with extended opening hours starting from Monday 9th December, there is plenty of time to visit them all. ONE BIG Christmas Street Party will mark the offi cial launch on 15th November, between 4-8pm.


W: www.liverpool-one.com


Brilliant shows brought to the stage at M&S Bank Arena


This Christmas, M&S Bank Arena is overfl owing with wonderful festive performances that are perfect for families. The heart- warming story of Elf, based on the hit movie, is supersized into a huge Christmas spectacular with a giant 30 foot-tall Christmas tree, a fl ying sleigh, and high octane stunts. This year’s magical panto Snow White is fi lled with laughter, music and comedy, astonishing special eff ects and lots of sparkle! The fi rst ever stage adaptation of Grandpa’s Great Escape, the number one bestselling children’s book by David Walliams, will be here and the TheraPlate UK Liverpool International Horse Show returns with a huge line up of impressive horses & riders.


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