Meet Father Christmas in his Christmas Cottage (includes trail) at Biddulph Grange Garden
Biddulph Grange Grange Rd, Biddulph, Stoke-on-TrentFollow the presents around the garden to find Father Christmas in his Christmas Cottage. £7.50 per child
Follow the presents around the garden to find Father Christmas in his Christmas Cottage. £7.50 per child
If you want to get in to the festive spirit this Christmas, a visit to the Weston Christmas Light Display is an absolute must! For the seventh year, 24 yr...
If you want to get in to the festive spirit this Christmas, a visit to the Weston Christmas Light Display is an absolute must! For the seventh year, 24 yr...
1st December 2019 1.30 onwards 15th December 2019 4-7 20th December 2019 4-7 21st December 2019 3 onwards 22nd December 2019 10-3 and 3.30 onwards
When? Sunday 1 December, 1:30PM, 3:30PM, Monday 2 December, 11AM, 2PM Where? Crewe Lyceum, Theatre, Heath St, Crewe CW1 2DA What? Santa is determined to deliver the most fantastic Christmas present to Sarah....
Come and join in with the Christmas magic at Glebe Farm.
A day of fun FREE activities for all ages. Drop in at any time to join in the fun including scavenger hunt, mini orienteering and family art challenge.
When? 30th November – 23rd December 2019 Where? Woodford Park Garden Centre Chester Rd, Woodford, Stockport SK7 1QS What? Have Tea with Santa! Cost: from £7.95-£14.95 T: 0161 439 0745
When? Tuesday 3rd/10th/17th/31st December 2019 - 10-10.30am - Children's Rhyme Time Thursday 5th December 2019 - 5.30-6pm - Christmas Bedtime Stories and Rhyme Friday 13th December 2019 and Thursday 19th December...
When? Tuesday 3 December – Saturday 7 December, 7:30PM, Wednesday & Saturday Matinee 2:30PM Where? Crewe Lyceum, Theatre, Heath St, Crewe CW1 2DA What? Direct from the West End and on the...
A chance to celebrate the Season and support local businesses. Park Lane is closed from the Vernon Building Society up to Panache from 7 – 9pm.
Join our elves for lots of festive fun with gingerbread decorating and arts and crafts
5th December 2019 10-1.45 11th December 2019 4-4.45 14th December 2019 10-1.45 19th December 2019 4-4.45
5th December 2019 - preschool sesión - 11am 11th December 2019 - after school session - 5pm
Carols in memory of loved ones around the town centre Christmas tree.
Carols around the town centre Christmas tree in memory of loved ones. Free
Feel the thrill at the UK’s largest indoor winter wonderland at Event City, UK. £23.50; under 3’s go free
Visit the enchanting Fairytale Christmas Mansion where Father Christmas will be in the Staircase Hall for photos with family and friends. Park entry: Free from 4pm. Mansion: Please check Christmas Mansion...
Feel the thrill at the UK’s largest indoor winter wonderland at Event City, UK. £23.50; under 3’s go free
Journey to Neverland for a high-flying adventure you’ll never forget.
When?6 December 2019 - 12 January 2020 Where?Pier 8, The Quays, Salford M50 3AZ What? Follow the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories’ enchanting adaptation of the...
Sand Art picture making. Pebble painting, Pebble troll sculpting. Mobile painting. Lots of arty fun for children and adults a like.
You're sure to find that perfect gift with over 40 stalls in the Tenants' Hall offering a wide range of present ideas, food and drink and Christmas essentials.
Over 40 stalls in the Tenants’ Hall offering a wide range of present ideas, food and drink and Christmas essentials. Free entry. £7 vehicle park entry applies to all.
Lions Youth Brass Band and Puss Bank School Singing Squad. Tickets £7 each adults and £3 children. Pay on the door
BREAKFAST DATES 7th, 14th, 21st and 24th December 2019 9am SUPPER DATE Thursday 19th December 2019 5pm Enjoy a special Breakfast or Supper with Santa this Christmas. Breakfast – £10.95...
Enjoy a special Breakfast or Supper with Santa this Christmas. Breakfast £10.95; Supper £11.95
Join us for a pancake breakfast with Father Christmas in the Camellia House tearoom at Biddulph Grange Garden. £10.00 adult/£12.00 child
You will enjoy a scenic steam train ride before alighting to see Santa in his Grotto by the Lake. £15 per guest for everyone aged 1 and over. Under 1’s...
When? 7, 8, 14,15, 21, 22, 23, 24 December 2019 Where? All Santa Trains will depart from Rowsley South Station and will run to Matlock Platform 2 What? Get Christmas off to...
We will converting our outdoor play area into a festive wonderland where Santa Claus will be able to meet all the children. £3.50 and no bookings required
Adaptation of the classic film and book From £13.00
Experience a Victorian Christmas at the Old Sunday School with our immersive experience – perfect for families! Suitable for 4+, children 3 and under can accompany their families for free....
A special treat for your little ones with a breakfast date they’ll never forget! £7.49
Join us this Christmas for a truly magical experience – breakfast with Father Christmas!!! Family {2 Adults and 2 Children} = £25:00 Adult = £6:50 Child = £7:00
Exclusive Christmas family event with Author Anita Frost as she reads from her new release 'Green Beans Christmas'. When? December 7th 2019 11-12 Where? Knutsford Library, Toft Rd, Knutsford WA16...
Join us as the town Christmas Crib is blessed and sing a selection of Carols as part of the Crib Service The Crib is located outside The Lost & Found....
7th December 2019 4.15-6pm Parade and sing through the town from Spring Gardens, up to the Market Place and down through to the old bandstand stage and Christmas Fair. 4.15-6pm...
Christmas Family Disco
Children will be able to meet Father Christmas have photo opportunities with the big man himself and receive a gift.
Snuggle up with a hot chocolate and a blanket for ‘bedtime’ songs and stories with Father Christmas.
Starring Griff Rhys Jones as Old Max and Matt Terry as Young Max this record setting Broadway sensation features the songs You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch and Welcome Christmas.
Our favourite festive visitor is returning to Lyme. Join us for craft and festive treats. £9.95
Star of Waterloo Road and CBBC presenter Shannon Flynn will join James Holmes as he returns for a fifth year in a show that's pure magic from beginning to end.
We will make some seeded paper to shape and decorate our card. £7 per child from age 2, includes a drink and home made cookie.
When? December 12th 2019 2.15pm Where? Toft Rd, Knutsford WA16 0PG T: 01625 374873
Crewe's swashbuckling 2019 pantomime is the high-flying pirate adventure, Peter Pan, starring comedy legends Cannon & Ball.
Bring your children for some festive fun by joining us at Santa’s tea party!
The Elves are on the loose in the park! Can you find them all and collect their names? Pick up a map from the visitor centre and get searching around...
Pick up a map from the Tegg’s Nose Tea Room for 50p and get searching around the top of the park. 50p
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Make your own Festive Fairy-tale House at this mouth-wateringly fun workshop. Saturday 14th December 10-11am Saturday 21st December 11.30am-12.30pm Tickets available from the Silk Museum Shop on Park Lane or...
Visit Father Christmas in his festive grotto at Tegg’s Nose Country Park Visitor Centre this Winter. Single child ticket for 10 minute slot is £6, 2 x child tickets for...
Please help support small business this Christmas, by visiting us on the day and seeing what these amazing traders have to offer.
Lymm Dickensian Christmas festival transforms Lymm Village centre into a bygone era.
Children’s Christmas Party.
Drop In Santa's Grotto
Join in with an afternoon of crafts, food and of course meeting Santa! £15 children; £10 adults
Meet some of Gauntlet's residents in our indoor arena. Fun party games, a special festive party bag and Santa.
Join us for a free event of crafts, singing games and celebrating the Christmas story
For many the highlight of their Christmas celebrations as we follow Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem. The evening concludes with communal carol singing followed by refreshments.
Colour The Clouds Theatre Company are delighted to invite you and your Snowbabies to join Mrs Claus, as she takes you on a special Christmas journey, perfect for children aged...
Take a trailer ride with the Rangers to watch the daily deer feed. Get a close look at hundreds of deer feeding in their beautiful natural setting. Minimum age: 4
This Christmas watch and be amazed by our re-telling of Sleeping Beauty on Ice.
Includes a kiddies breakfast, drink a gift & story with Santa. £9.99 per child
Please join us at our annual christmas celebration! There will be lots of activities for the whole family and all money raised will go towards the Cherubs Service!
A festive feast of Christmas delights set in beautiful heated tipi’s. £18.95 per person; £5 under 1’s
£5.99 per person includes a trip to see santa, present from Santa. You will also get a plate to visit our buffet breakfast which includes tea/coffee and juice for the...
Join the festive atmosphere with a hot mulled wine and warm mince pie and sing traditional carols led by Macclesfield Youth Brass Band. FREE
We are having a Christmas Party with lots of fun and gymnastics activities. Full Day or Half Day Option.
Tuck into your traditional English breakfast in beautiful heated tipi’s. £15.95 per person; £5 under 1’s
Join Greenwood Growth as we mark the shortest day of the year with traditional crafts and activities in the middle of the woods. Cost £10 per adult, (up to three...
Father Christmas and his Elf are vising Sandbach Market from 10.30am - 1.30pm! They will be in and around the Market Hall giving out festive treats to all the young...
Join Stick Man on a wintry trail this Christmas as he helps Santa & searches for his way home to his family
MeetSanta and his reindeer!
Huddle together with a hot chocolate and sing-a-long to favourite chritsmas carols with King Edward’s Musical Society. Car & mini-bus £7 park entry charge
Mayor's carol service with Pastor Tony Togneri Followed by coffee and mince pies
Enter a magical Christmas Mansion themed with all of your favourite fairy tales and decorated with special lighting and stunning decorations. Seasonal music adds to the festive atmosphere as you...
See Peter Pan, Aladdin and Snow White as they team up to save Pantoland from Hook, Abanazar and the Evil Queen to save all the good magic and bring back...
Explore the garden for a family friendly interactive trail to help Percy the Park Keeper. Stamp your trail map at each point and don't forget to pick up your sticker...
Become a factory inspector and have a go at our family trail around the mill created by children’s author Philip Ardagh. For age 6 and over.
The afternoon starts with fun, games and quizzes in the hall followed by a bible story, messy crafts and singing in church. We end the afternoon with a delicious hot...
Children aged 2-8 years old with older siblings allowed to attend. 5.15-6.15pm
Explore the physical, mental and emotional toil of working in a mill.
Come and join us for simple and fun crafts at our pre-schoolers craft club. This is a FREE, drop-in event.
Winnie the Pooh themed Story and rhyme time. A bear craft activity (50p per craft)
Come along to our daily penguin talks (11am and 2pm) to learn all about our colony and how you can help to save this wonderful species.
We'll read The Dinky Donkey (the very funny follow up to The Wonky Donkey) and make some crafty, dinky donkeys of our own. All welcome, no need to book.
Party to celebrate the release of Frozen 2.
Messy church with fun story, crafts, food and fun - every third sat!
After School Gathering from 3.45pm to raise donations for Australia. Come on down to WILD & WILD for an experience down under. For all ages!! Wear something blue or yellow...
Monthly on the last Saturday of every month. Suitable for ages 2-12 years.
Make your own bird feeder to help us celebrate the RSPB's Big Garden Bird Watch. 50p per craft.
Macclesfield RSPB Wildlife Explorer and Phoenix groups are inviting local families to join them and a team of birdwatching experts and enthusiasts to complete a count of the wild birds...
Join us for half an hour of rhymes and songs. Free, no need to book.
Messy play party suitable for children aged 6 months (or sitting unaided) to 5 years old (but older siblings welcome).
Mandarin choir, Chinese dragon parade, shadow puppet performance, Chinese food tasting, music, arts and crafts.
Scooter Disco for 3 - 8 year olds £5. Bring your own scooter but we have spares. 5,15-6.15pm
Drop in and help decorate our hedgerow wall in the childrens library.
The barns will be packed with crafts and artisan foods, live entertainment and children's activity.
Settle down to a story with Drag Queen Storytime at the Crewe Lyceum Theatre! Ideal for ages 3-11.
Join us at 11am as we make our very own potato pet and have lots of fun finding out about the nation's favourite vegetable.
Over 50 varieties of Snowdrops to discover along the way set in a beautiful Repton landscape.
Get creative with the little ones with family friendly art workshops.
Family friendly film club showing U rated films.
Come grab yourself a bargain with tables full of gently used baby and children goodies.
Bring your own scooter but we have spares. 5.15-6.15pm
Celebrate all things Potter over half term with book marks to make, puzzles, colouring and games, as well as a competition to take away and return!
Little wizards come along, bring your Muggles and design a sock for Dobby from 10am
Drop in to have a go at using one of our 3D pens to make your own pair of Harry Potter glasses!
These wonderful scarecrows - created by our Gardening and Visitor Experience teams - are located throughout the Gardens for you to find.
Activities include wand making, magic bean planting and meeting unicorns.
We’ll be celebrating valentines with our valentines special and we would love for you to join us. Can’t commit to a class in the week? Then come along to this...
Drop-in anytime between 11am-4pm
Join us for a day of inspiration and curiosity for all the family at Glasshouse, Alderley Park. Experience the magic of bluedot and be inspired.
Find your way around our garden searching for feathered friends.
Family Fun Forest School. 15th February 2020 10-11.30am Middlewood House, Prince Road, Higher Poynton SK12 1TW
Feb 15 at 10 AM – Feb 23 2020 at 4 PM Reaseheath Zoo, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 6DF 01270 613222
Discover what life was like for staff working at Dunham Massey during the Edwardian period.
Go in search of the bugs and beasties that make themselves at home in the house.
At 2pm every day throughout February Half Term, we'll be holding the Puddle Jumping Championships. Check out the other splash-tastic fun activities we have on offer for a brilliant day...
A Valentine’s day themed crafting session for children from 4-10 years followed by a super-fun silent disco!
It’s here again! Our monthly messy church suitable for families. With games, craft and food. Theme this month is ‘love is...’
Scooter Disco for 3 - 8 year olds £5 5.15-6.15pm
Children's Mini Nature Walk Meet and greet the Estates wildlife. 16 February 2020 Trentham Gardens, Stone Rd, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 8JG T: 01782 646646
Slime Lab Congleton - Rock Stars Workshop 16th February 2020 10.30-12 Slime Lab Handforth - Rock Stars Workshop 17th February 2020 10.30-12 Slime Lab Macclesfield - Rock Stars Workshop 17th...
Train play sessions for 3-7 yr olds. Jump aboard and join us for an hour of train fun with all your favourite characters on our giant track layout. 11-12 12,45-1.15...
Multi Sports Camp Join the team for a day of sporting mayhem, swimming, games, challenges and teamwork activities. Mon 17th Feb – Fri 21st Feb 2010 8.30-4 Inflatable Fun Swim ...
February Half Term: Natural History Adventures Join us this February half term for a welly walk like never before.
Multi Sports Camp A day of sporting mayhem, swimming, games, challenges and teamwork activities.
A special half term event for pre school age children, age 2 plus, older children are welcome to attend. Join us to make to simple but beautiful paper flowers. February...
Craft session for children aged 4 and over. £1.00 per child. Please book as places are limited. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Through fun outdoor activities you will really explore nature, find out about the Wildlife, and what you can do to help it!
Tinkering Studio. A hands on, creative studio for trying out ideas and playing with materials. No need to book.
Available Monday to Friday before 10.30am ONLY, one child goes free with each paying adult. Excludes weekends and bank holidays.
Borrow a nature pack and see if you can spot the early signs of nature awakening after a winter sleep
Join us this half term to explore the natural world around us.