What's on in Cheshire this Christmas

Santa will be very busy this Christmas not only will he be visiting various Grotto's around the county, he will also be in unusual locations waiting for your visit.

At Christmas time many of the stately homes that scatter the Cheshire landscape come to life in a way that uniquely captures the joy, traditions and anticipation of the season.

This Christmas why not visit one of the towns or villages of Cheshire, where you can buy all your Christmas shopping, relive a traditional Christmas at one of the area's wonderful historic attractions, stroll through glorious gardens or experience the beauty of the dramatic landscapes.

Many of Cheshire's historic ‘Gardens of Distinction’ are open throughout the winter with festive events.

This is just a taste of some of the places you can visit this festive season, see the full list below.

* Please check opening times with individual attractions before your visit.

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Santa and his elf helpers will be popping up at various locations throughout Cheshire this festive season.

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Festive Christmas Carol Afternoon Tea

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Food & Drink

Chester

Treat yourself to a lavish afternoon tea featuring an array of festive delights. As you unwind with warm mulled wine, we invite you to enjoy a captivating Christmas carol performance by local carol singers.

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8 Dec 2024

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Festive Family Afternoon Tea

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Food & Drink

Chester

Join us in the Secret Garden for a festive family afternoon. Wrap up warm and enjoy our festive afternoon tea with a sprinkling of magic and Oddfellows charm.

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8 Dec 2024
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12 Dec 2024

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Storytime with Father Christmas

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Ness, Neston

Add a little magic to the festive season with a visit to see Father Christmas as he pops into Ness for two weekends this year.
The man in red is visiting once more to hear your Christmas wishes and as you settle down by the fireside he will tell…

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8 Dec 2024
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15 Dec 2024

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Family Sunday Lunch with Santa

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Family Friendly

Chester

Enjoy a delicious family lunch with Santa as our special guest in a spectacular festive setting.

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8 Dec 2024Open 13:00 - 16:00
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15 Dec 2024Open 13:00 - 14:00

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Princess Tea Party

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Fete / Fair

Crewe

A magical treat for you and your little ones just before Christmas.

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8 Dec 2024Open 11:30 - 14:30

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Luxury Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

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Workshop

Mottram St Andrew

Join us at Mottram Hall this winter for a wonderful Luxury Wreath Making Workshop with Silk & Wild.

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8 Dec 2024Open 14:00 - 16:30

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Warrington Maker's Market

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Sale

Warrington

The monthly pop-up event will be located at the fabulous Times Square, adjacent to the newly relaunched Warrington Indoor Market. The Makers Market will showcase over 60 unique stalls offering local artisan food and drink, art and crafts and top…

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8 Dec 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00

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Cinderella

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Pantomime/Christmas Performance

Northwich

Anton Benson Productions return with the most magical panto of all! With Katie Price and Kerry Katona featuring as the Wicked Step Sisters.

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8 Dec 2024to31 Dec 2024

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Christmas Market

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Outdoors

Weston, Crewe

Small business owners – secure a stall at The White Lion's Christmas Markets

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8 Dec 2024Open 12:00 - 16:00

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Storytime with Father Christmas

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Family Friendly

Ness

The man in red is visiting once more to hear your Christmas wishes and as you settle down by the fireside he will tell you stories of his adventures. He's told us he'll bring a few sacks of gifts for the children too.
There will be time for each…

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8 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 14:00
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15 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 14:00

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Family Fun Market from JDL

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Christleton

Join JDL Mini Markets at Mercure Chester Abbots Well Hotel for a day filled with Christmas fun for the whole family. Craft activities and workshops plus delicious food and local stallholders.

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From:
8 Dec 2024Open 11:00 - 15:30

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Christmas Quiz at North Light

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Participatory Event

North Gate Street, Chester

'Tis the season for getting together with friends for festive cheer and friendly competition.

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From:
8 Dec 2024Open 19:30 - 22:00

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Dickensian Grotto at Stanley Palace

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Participatory Event

Chester

Come and join the 'Live History' team at Stanley Palace over the festive period, where we will be hosting the original Father Christmas and Mother Christmas.

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8 Dec 2024Open 13:00 - 18:00
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15 Dec 2024Open 13:00 - 18:00
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22 Dec 2024Open 13:00 - 18:00

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Christmas with the St Nicholas Singers

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Music

Manor Park, Runcorn

The St Nicholas Singers return to Norton Priory this Christmas, with a special Christmas concert of seasonal choral music, set in the stunning surroundings of our historic Undercroft.
This popular Liverpool chamber choir, led by director Stuart…

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8 Dec 2024

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Light up a Life (with East Cheshire Hospice)

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Participatory Event

Macclesfield

Remember someone special and get into the Christmas spirit at the Light Up A Life service organised by East Cheshire Hospice.

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8 Dec 2024Open 16:00 -

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Storytime with Santa

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Family Friendly

Warmingham

Start your family's Christmas celebrations in style at The Bear's Paw during our magical Storytime with Santa event from 9.30am on various dates!
Santa Claus will join us in the countdown to Christmas for a mix of delicious breakfast food, stories,…

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8 Dec 2024Open 09:30 - 11:30
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22 Dec 2024Open 09:30 - 11:30

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Christmas @ The Works

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Event

Northwich

Meet Santa and his elves in his grotto, take part in science experiments with Northwich Explorers and more!

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8 Dec 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00

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Christmas Wreath Making Workshop

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Workshop

Chester

Join us at Gail's Bakery this winter for a festive Wreath Making Workshop with florist Silk & Wild.

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9 Dec 2024Open 19:00 - 21:00

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Dear Santa

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Theatre

Chester

Santa is determined to deliver the most fantastic Christmas present to Sarah, but he doesn’t get it right straight away! With the help of his cheeky Elf, he finally settles on something ‘perfect’, just in time for Christmas Eve.

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9 Dec 2024to15 Dec 2024

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Candle Making with Woodspring Co.

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Wellbeing

Hawarden, Deeside

Candle Making with Woodspring Co. at The Walled Garden School, Hawarden.
Mince pie, mulled wine and unlimited tea and coffee included. In this step-by-step beginners class to candle making, Steph from Woodspring Co will be your host. What you will…

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11 Dec 2024

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