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Father Christmas and his elves are joining with the Canal & River Trust charity to give families fantastic festive fun on Santa boat cruises next month at Cheshire’s leading waterway attractions - the National Waterways Museum in Ellesmere Port, and the Anderton Boat Lift in Northwich.

If you are looking for inspiration for what’s happening in Chester and Cheshire this week look no further, we have put together a list of our top picks of what to do and see this week.

Chester Zoo has released a sneak peek at some of its gigantic new plans for its newly reimagined Lanterns and Light trail. The much-loved wintertime celebration will see visitors discover an incredible light trail set in the 128 acre zoo, lit up by hundreds of colourful illuminated animal lanterns. Guests will also encounter a selection of costumed characters including the main man, Father Christmas.

If you are looking for inspiration for what’s happening in Chester and Cheshire this week look no further, we have put together a list of our top picks of what to do and see this week.

Pets at Home and Clare Balding, both well-known names in the UK dog community, have joined forces to encourage dog owners to keep their dogs healthy and active this winter. 

Quiet fireworks, pumpkin picking, potion making and free indoor play will launch The Ice Cream Farm’s upcoming fun for families this autumn.

Recent research by Xavier Salomon, Deputy Director and Chief Curator of the Frick Collection, New York has resulted in an artwork from the Tatton Park collection being confirmed as being by the renowned Venetian artist Rosalba Carriera.

Warrington’s finest tailors, milliners and cobblers who worked to keep the town’s residents ‘clothed and booted’ in times gone by are the focus of a new exhibition.

Last year BeWILDerwood Cheshire introduced a brand-new Christmas event, BeWILDerwood Presents Christmas – A Sparkly Light & Panto Trail. The event was a huge success with visitors and has gone on to win Silver for Best New Event at the UK Theme Park & Attractions Awards.

Tatton Park is delighted to announce its glittering line-up of Christmas events for 2023. Families and visitors of all ages can join us in celebrating the most wonderful time of the year at one of Cheshire's most iconic destinations.

Things are going to be feeling a little bit spooooky around town on the 28th October as the Town Council welcome the Halloween to the town; there will be pumpkins in shop windows, Crafty Crypt in the Grosvenor Centre from Macclesfield Community Artspace and zombie’s in the Market Place!

From a Roman Soldier to an Edwardian Lady, Chester’s Visitor Information Centre is home to an exciting range of walking tours. Uncover almost 2000 years of history by venturing out with a tour guide.