Ice Festival Returns to the Pier Head


what’s on when Blue Planet Aquarium


Blue Planet Aquarium is a family friendly attraction and home to Europe’s largest collection of sharks. You’ll marvel at the ‘jawesome’ sharks from under the famous Shark tunnels, the largest of their kind in Europe.


W: www.blueplanetaquarium.com Saturday 16th November


Friday 15th One Big Christmas Street Party


Join Liverpool ONE to kick off the festive season. The iconic illuminated 30m tree is back on Paradise Street and there will be live musical acts, panto performances plus walkabout characters! 4pm-8pm. W: www.liverpool-one.com


Nearest station: Liverpool Central and James Street


The Polar Adventure and


Christmas Express Trains between 12pm – 6.15pm on dates between 15 Nov–24 Dec (closed Mon and Tues from 18 Nov – 10 Dec). Visit Chavasse Park and board the Polar Express as it embarks on a journey to the snowy North Pole. Together with the jolly station master and his fun team of porters, expect plenty of treats in the most captivating winter wonderland.


W: www.liverpool-one.com


Sledging, Snow and Santa at Chill Factore Chill Factore


, Manchester is home


to the only Grotto in the UK on real snow! A traditional Lapland home, the Grotto is surrounded by sparkling trees, glistening lights and Santa himself. Plus, it’s open right up until Christmas Eve. Every weekend from today and every day from the 1st December.


For more information, visit www.chillfactore.com/christmas


We take great care to ensure this information is correct at the time of


going to press. However, we would advise parents to phone and check details prior to making a long trip …or promise!


Get your skates on! Glide across the ice whatever the weather, under a clear skies roof. The Liverpool Christmas Ice Festival is open daily from 13th November to 5th January (closed Christmas Day), is completely free to enter and has everything you need to start feeling festive! New for this year, skate aids are available to pre-book too. W: www.icefestivalliverpool.co.uk


Foodies Festival Christmas


Running 15th-17th November. Tatton Park.


W: www.tattonpark.org.uk Bar Hutte


Visit the Alpine themed bar under the tree! A unique take on ‘Alpine Apres Ski’ each hutte offers visitors an exclusive festive get-together venue for friends, parties and families a like. Open: Mon-Sat 11am-11pm & Sun 11am-8pm. Liverpool One. Running until 1st January. W: www.liverpool-one.com


Wednesday 20th


The Nutcracker Christmas Trail


Explore Southport this Christmas and hunt for the nutcracker statues. Complete the trail and find the names of all ten Nutcrackers and you can be in with a chance of winning an iPad mini! Runs until 2nd January. W: www.southportbid.com


Sunday 24th


Get Creative with Family Collective


Try out hands-on activities, learn new techniques, explore artworks from Tate’s displays and work as a group to help plan and shape the next family activity. Families of all ages welcome. Free. Tate Liverpool. W: www.tate.org.uk


Christmas at Gulliver’s


Be transported into a winter wonderland with a great selection of Christmas rides, shows and attractions throughout the theme park. Running until 24th December. Gulliver’s World, Warrington. W: www.gulliversfun.co.uk


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