5 things to do in Cheshire this week (2nd - 9th December)

Searching for inspiration for what to do this week? We’ve put together a list of our top things to do or see across the county as we head into December.

1) See Santa

It's looking like this week is the best week to see Santa as he will be popping up here, there and everywhere in Cheshire. This week you can visit him at:

• Santa's Enchanted Grotto - until 24th December - Chester
• Santa's Grotto & Elves Workshop - Until 22nd December - The Ice Cream Farm
• On a Santa Cruise - Until 24th December - Anderton Boat Lift
• Chester Zoo for the Santa Experience - until 19th December
• Nantwich Civic Hall for his Christmas Cracker Performance - Monday 2nd - Wednesday 4th
• Santa's Grotto - 6th, 13th, 14th and 21st December - Chester Town Hall
• Storytime with Santa - 6th December - The Ice Cream Farm
• On a Festive Boat Trip and in his Grotto - 7th - 22nd December - National Waterways Museum
• On a Festive River Cruise - 7th December - ChesterBoat
• Brunch at Chester Cathedral - 8th December 
• Afternoon Tea at Chester Cathedral - 8th December
• Storytime - 8th December - The Bear's Paw, Warmingham
• Christmas @ The Works - 8th December - Lion Salt Works
• Dear Santa - 9th - 15th December - Storyhouse, Chester

Find more places to see Santa in Chester and Cheshire here ->.

2) Alfie the Elfs Christmas Rescue at Ness Botanic Gardens

Alfie the Elf has been stranded - with no way of getting back to the North Pole...

This weekend join Alfie for this 45 minute show, at Ness Botanic Gardens, as he brings his fabulous stories to life, cracks jokes and tells us all how Christmas really works in Santa's workshop. Alfie the Elf's Christmas Rescue is a wonderful yuletide treat for children and their families, guaranteed to make this Christmas truly magical! If you can't come to Alfie's Rescue this weekend you can try on 14th or 15th December too. Find out more about Alfie the Elfs Christmas Rescue ->

3) Christmas Films at Jodrell Bank

Jodrell Bank have turned their planetarium into a festive cinema for the month of December. So combine your visit to Cheshire's famous telescope with a festive film at 2:30pm. All you need to do is book your annual ticket or return visit for the date you want, then add the daytime movie of your choice! This weekend you can choose from festive classics Nightmare Before Christmas or Miracle on 34th Street. 

If you can't make it in the daytime there are screenings in the evening too, this weekend choose from It's a Wonderful Life on Saturday and The Holiday on Sunday. All from just £10 per adult. If you can't make it this week, there are other options available throughout December. Find out more about festive films at Jodrell Bank ->

4) A visit to Blakemere Village

Christmas is a great time for a visit to Blakemere Village for festive activities, unique shopping and more! This Friday to Sunday you can get creative and get into the holiday spirit with festive crafting workshops, gather in the courtyard to hear delightful stories and songs from the beloved Blakemere Christmas Owl, and on Saturday meet their playful Christmas mascot and capture memorable photos as he brings Christmas fun to life. Rumour has it that he's green and can be slightly grumpy at Christmastime! If you can't make it this weekend, it's the same next weekend with the addition of Peter Waterman's Making Tracks Model Railway exhibition, showcasing intricate model trains and captivating scenes. Find out more about Christmas at Blakemere Village this weekend ->

5) Deck the Hall at Little Moreton Hall

Visit Little Moreton Hall this weekend (Friday to Sunday) and make some lasting memories with family and friends. You are encouraged to suspend reality and step back in time to discover the hall like never before and travel through Christmas past. With no need for a time machine! If you can't make it this weekend it's the same next weekend, Friday 13th - Sunday 15th December.  Find out more about Deck the Halls at Little Moreton Hall ->