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What’s On Guide – all festive events for Families and Children
Cockfield’s Farm has been building on being the ultimate Christmas destination since 2014, where the farm is entirely transformed into a breathtaking winter wonderland,. An array of enchanting attractions awaits, promising a full-fledged Christmas journey that typically spans three delightful hours.
Our immersive experience kicks off at Passport Control, where the children receive their very own passports. These passports serve as a treasure map, guiding them through a series of captivating stops along the way. Guided by our chief Elf, they are introduced to Santa, who after a heartwarming chat and professional photo opportunity, gifts them with a special “gold coin” allowing them to choose their favourite toy from the Christmas Toyshop, with the assistance of our devoted Toy Soldier.
Next, they visit the North Pole Sorting Office, where the Postmaster collects their chosen toy ticket and provides a postcard and pen for a thank-you letter to Santa, to be placed in our North Pole Post-box.
The adventure continues in the Elf Village, where they have the chance to snuggle with our fluffy animals, then later a visit to Mrs. Claus’s kitchen to decorate delectable biscuits. A stop at the Animal Barn introduces them to Prancer and Dancer and an opportunity to create their own Reindeer dust. The day concludes at our Elf Academy, where they craft their very own bear to take home, leaving our farm with hearts brimming with joy, just in time to dance under our snowfall machine.
Full Experience runs from 25th & 26th Nov and 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th to 24th Dec 2023
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When? Selected dates from 2nd December 2023
Where? Grange Rd, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent ST8 7SD
What?Pick up your Christmas trail and follow it around the Garden to find Father Christmas in his Christmas Cottage. He will be waiting to hear all your Christmas wishes and has a special gift for you.
Cost: £12.00
When? Various dates from 2nd December 2023
Where? Pavilion Gardens, Buxton
What? Buffet style Breakfast from 9:30am – 11:00am in the Tea rooms. Music, colouring and a one on one meeting with Santa himself at your table.
Cost: £18.95 per person, £6.95 for under 3’s
When? Various dates from 25th November 2023
Where? Castaway Play Event Area, CW12 3BP
What? Visit the Castaway Alpine Retreat which includes Santa’s Grotto, make a bear, snowball fights and more.
Cost: Children 1-10 years £12.50, babies under 1 year £4.99, Adults £4.99
T: 01260 279881
When? Selected dates from 18th November 2023
Where? Shackleton Cl, Old Hall, Warrington WA5 9YZ
What? Christmas days out for children in Warrington. A few different Christmas experiences, all of which feature a journey on the North Pole Express. Father Christmas will be making special appearances each day. Santa Sleepovers also available.
Cost: Varies depending on experience.
When? Selected dates November and December 2023
Where? Your journey begins at Froghall Station on the Churnet Valley Railway in Staffordshire
What? Hot Chocolate and a Cookie from singing Chefs, dancing conductor, the Hobo, Northern Lights, Santa and more!
Cost – Varies
T: 01538 758491
When? Various dates November and December 2023
Where? Green Ln, Timperley, Altrincham WA15 8QP
What? Meet Santa near Cheshire this Christmas. Popular family event which includes breakfast for each followed by fun activities and a gift from Santa.
Cost: From £13.99 per child and £8.60 per adult
When?Various dates from 2nd December 2023
Where? Styal Rd, Styal, Wilmslow SK9 4LA
What? Meet Father Christmas in Cheshire this year with a visit to Quarry Bank! There are special Christmas baby and toddler storytelling and play sessions.
Cost: £12
When? Various from 13th December 2023
Where? Glebe Farm, Congleton
What? See Santa in his grotto, explore the farm, meet our friendly animals and enjoy a fabulous festive day.
Cost: From £6
Not running in 2023
When? Selected dates in November and December 2023
Where? Postern Rd, Tatenhill, Burton-on-Trent DE13 9SJ
What? Meet Santa near Cheshire this year in a magical, personalised adventure.
Cost: varies
When? Various dates from November 2023
Where? Reindeer Lodge Black Meadows Farm, Leeswood, CH7 4SQ
What? Meet Santa near Cheshire this Christmas in a Winter drive-thru adventure at the Reindeer Lodge. Includes theatre show, elf village and visit to Santa in his grotto.
Cost: From £39
When? Various dates from 2nd December 2023
Where?Manchester Rd, Knutsford WA16 0SX
What? Visit Santa in his festive grotto
Cost: £10
When? Various dates from 25th November 2023
Where? The East Lancashire Railway is located in the heart of Bury
What? Kick start your Christmas celebrations with a steam train ride through a winter wonderland on what has become a firm family favourite for a family Christmas Day out and meeting Santa near Cheshire.
Cost: From £22.50
When? Various dates in December 2023
Where? Green Ln, Buxton SK17 9DH
What? A magical place to meet Santa near Cheshire this Christmas. Bring your Christmas wishes to Poole’s Cavern this December, meet Father Christmas in his favourite REAL grotto, and explore the beautifully illuminated natural cavern deep beneath the hills of Buxton.
Cost: From £16.50
When?25 November – 24 December 2023
Where? Tatton Park, Mereheath Dr, Knutsford WA16 6SG
What? A holiday favourite for meeting Santa in Cheshire – families can see Father Christmas and his elf helpers; enjoy roaming entertainers, live music with festive choirs and brass bands.
Cost: Special event admission price £10 per adult and £12 per child
Vehicle entry charge applies to all (including National Trust members).