5 Things to do this Week - 8th -15th December 2025

1. Macclesfield Twilight Market

This Thursday head to Macclesfield for this year's festive late night shopping event. The Christmas Market will be set up on the cobbles of Market Place around the Christmas Tree. This year the market is hosted by ‘Made In Macc’ with amazing stalls selling locally made gifts, treats and stocking fillers! Enjoy a bite to eat from one of the food vendors and maybe have a festive tipple under fairy lights, keeping warm in our heated giant tepee whilst enjoying live music.

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2. Buble Christmas by Candlelight, Chester Cathedral

Featuring a spectacular live big band and the UK’s number one Michael Bublé tribute act, visit Chester Cathedral this Wednesday or Thursday for an unforgettable evening of Christmas hits, made famous by the one and only Michael Bublé!

It's the ultimate feel-good, sing-along concert, guaranteed to bring all the Christmas cheer and have you dancing in the aisles!

Hear best loved hits such as 'White Christmas', 'Santa Baby', 'Holly Jolly Christmas', 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' and many more, performed live by candlelight.

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3. Winter Watch and Saturnalia Parade

Experience Chester’s most dazzling festive spectacle on Thursday, as the Winter Watch and Saturnalia parades combine for one unforgettable evening.

Witness the Roman Emperor Domitian reclaiming the city, with the 20th Legion carrying flaming torches and delivering an enthralling address to the crowds, re-enacting ancient rituals of Saturnalia and the midwinter feast of Saturn.

The magical procession features the Lord of Misrule, fire breathers, giant skeletons, dragons, samba drummers, and more, ending with a spectacular fire finale and a jubilant celebration in the streets.

6.30pm - Roman Saturnalia Parade, starting from the Grosvenor Museum
7pm - Winter Watch Parade, meeting the Romans in Town Hall Square

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4. Santa's Grotto at Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre

This weekend, come and visit Santa at Cotebrook Shire Horses Centre.

Each grotto ticket will be valid for a Santa visit including a gift for each child as well as admission to the farm (including free return visits for a month). Visit before or after your Santa time, stay as long as you like and come back again within the month! (closed 5pm, last entry to the farm is 4pm).

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5. FREE Alpaca and Donkey Experience, Blakemere Village

This Sunday, head over to Blakemere Village and get up close and personal with some loveable festive friends. Meet friendly donkeys and adorable alpacas in this FREE hands-on experience that’s perfect for animal lovers of all ages.

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