5 Things to do this Week - 24th November - 1st December 2025

1. Stick Man Winter Trail, Delamere Forest

Join Stick Man for a magical winter adventure as the beloved character, based on the beautiful picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, launches a brand-new Christmas trail at Delamere Forest.

Follow specially designed Stick Man Christmas trails, where families team up with Stick Man and Santa as they deliver the final present. This interactive festive adventure encourages young explorers to enjoy lots of fun wintry activities whilst keeping a lookout for hidden letters to discover who the special gift is for.

And on Saturday you can meet Stick Man himself as he will appear at intervals throughout the day.

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2. New Dome Show: What Santa Sees, Jodrell Bank

This weekend, discover the night sky through Santa’s eyes in an immersive sleigh ride in the Space Dome at Jodrell Bank, following constellations and delivering presents.

Soar through the Space Dome and discover the night sky through Santa’s eyes as he races around the world on Christmas Eve. Taking a ride in Santa’s sleigh, you’ll journey past the constellations in this magically immersive blend of storytelling and stargazing.

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3. Knutsford Christmas Market

The ever-popular Knutsford Christmas Market returns this weekend for festive shopping and family fun. This year’s market will be bigger than ever, with traders spread across Princess Street, King Street, and Silk Mill Street.

Visitors can browse a wonderful variety of artisanal food and drink, handmade crafts, and unique gift ideas from some of Cheshire’s finest independent makers. Live entertainment will fill the streets throughout the weekend, and Silk Mill Street will host an array of hot food traders, perfect for grabbing a festive bite while enjoying the atmosphere.

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4. CBeebies Christmas Panto, Cinderella

Join Cinderella, Buttons and some funny new characters on Sunday at Storyhouse for a story that celebrates finding your thing.

Sparkling with CBeebies’ stars, this unique adaption of a pantomime classic is full of music, magic and festive fun for all the family – plus a song exclusive to cinemas.

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5. Lantern Parade, Chester

Chester’s Lantern Parade returns on Thursday, bringing luminous magic to the city’s festive calendar. Starting at 7pm from the Town Hall, the parade will wind through the city centre surrounded by the warm glow of handmade lanterns, many crafted and carried by local schoolchildren, led by the enchanting Queen of Light puppet.

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