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Macclesfield Library Jigsaw Swap

Macclesfield Library Jordangate, Macclesfield

Swap like for like jigsaws or purchase jigsaws for £2.

Blakemere’s Firework & Laser Display

Spectacular firework celebration and choreographed family laser light show. Fairground, food and drink,  late-night shopping.

Buxton Toy Collectors Fair

Buxton Pavilion Gardens St John's Rd, Buxton

The popular Buxton Toy Fair sees the historic Pavilion Gardens venue packed full of collectable toys, trains and models for sale.

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The Lanterns at Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo Chester

This hugely popular family Christmas event in Cheshire sees Chester Zoo transformed into a spectacular wonderland - full of sparkle, illumination and plenty of cheer! Selected dates from Friday 12 November...

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The Lanterns at Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo Chester

Perfect family Christmas event in Cheshire - the zoo is transformed into a spectacular wonderland, full of sparkle, illumination and a sprinkling of snow!

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Manchester Christmas Markets

Manchester

From November 12th 2021 – most stalls will close on December 22nd but some will remain open until January 2nd 2022 Yuletide bars, Christmas food and drink, music, ice skating, Giant...

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Glow 2021 at RHS Bridgewater

RHS Bridgewater Occupation Rd, Worsley, Manchester

In its very first year, Glow at RHS Garden Bridgewater will see the garden sparkle this festive season as you follow dazzling displays lighting a magical trail! Glow runs on Wednesdays...

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Christmas at Dunham Massey

Dunham Massey Woodhouse Ln, Altrincham

The after-dark illuminated trail through the gardens of Dunham Massey’s  returns for its fifth year. The mesmerising trail is a hugely popular family Christmas day/night out inn Cheshire.

Nantwich Christmas Lights Switch On

Nantwich

Proceedings start at midday with Christmas Market Stalls. From 4pm there will be entertainment in the town square.  Santa will pop in shortly before the lights are switched on and...

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Altrincham Christmas Lights Switch On

Altrincham

Starting at midday with local school choirs provide entertainment in Stamford Square. Parade starts at 4.15pm with the finale in the Stamford Quarter at 5pm, including a Christmas singalong.  

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Buxton Christmas Wonderland

Buxton Pavilion Gardens St John's Rd, Buxton

Starting on Saturday November 20th and going on for 14 days. Look around the Christmas cabins, children's rides, food and drink stalls and lookout for Santa. Maybe try your hand...

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Step Into Christmas, Macclesfield

Macclesfield

Music, entertainment, food & drink,  Santa in his grotto and parading through Market Place.

Chippy Church at Broken Cross Methodist Church

Broken Cross Methodist Church Chelford Rd, Macclesfield

Chippy Church is all about chilling, chatting, crafting and chips.  Family fun time with the theme of Lost and Found. The puppets will be making an appearance!!!!

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Enchanted at Knowsley Safari Park

Knowsley Safari Park Prescot

As the sun sets, the Foot Safari will come alive with music and light! Think enchanted woodland, animal light trail and toasted marshmallows, all making for perfect festive fun! Selected...

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Princess and Pony at Hopley House

Hopley House Nantwich Rd, Middlewich

Hopley House will have a visit from a Princess and her pony on  Sunday 21st November. They will be there from 1pm-3pm.  You can meet them both, pictures opportunities available.

Congleton Christmas Lights Switch On

Congleton

The fun starts at 4pm and continues until 7pm. The traditional lantern parade will leave Lawton Street at 6pm, ready to be near the Christmas tree for the Big Switch-On...

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Santa Specials, East Lancashire Railway

East Lancashire Railway Bury Bolton Street Station, Bolton Street, Bury, Lancashire

Take a magical trip through a winter wonderland on one of the Santa Special Trains. The ride is full of family–friendly surprises, magical characters and of course a visit from...

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Cockfields North Pole Adventure

Cockfields Farm Lees Rd, Oldham, Ashton-under-Lyne

A stunning Family Christmas day out near Cheshire you will never forget, the fun starts the moment you arrive and doesn’t stop all day.  Includes build a bear, stage show,...

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Reindeer Lodge Reindeer Safari

Enchanted Winter drive through adventure at the Reindeer Lodge - includes drive-in theatre show, an illuminated lakeside and enchanted woodland lighting trail, hidden Elf village and drive-thru Santa's Grotto plus lots more.  

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Christmas at Castaway

Castaway Play Congleton Garden Centre, 71 Moss Rd, Congleton

Visit Santa and have a Christmas Day out in Cheshire at the Castaway Alpine Retreat which includes Santa's Grotto,  make a bear, snowball fights and more.  

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Christmas at Gulliver’s World, Warrington

Gulliver’s World Shackleton Cl, Warrington

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...

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Cockfields Farm North Pole Adventure

Cockfields Farm Lees Rd, Oldham, Ashton-under-Lyne

Meet Santa and enjoy a really magical Christmas Day out near Cheshire. Visit Santa’s Grotto, create you own gingerbread man, meet the Elves, visit the animals, meet the reindeer and more! Toddler specific...

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Blakemere Village Yuleville Trail

Blakemere Village Chester Road Sandiway, Northwich, Cheshire

Follow your trail map around Blakemere Village to find all the YuleVillers and complete the activities.  Tick their names off as you go around the trail and complete the trail...

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Chill Factore Santa’s Grotto

Chill Factore 7 Trafford Way, Trafford City, Manchester

Twinkly lights, real snow and a magical grotto. From Saturday 27th November – 24th December except 29th & 30th November and 6th, 7th, 8th December 2021.

Christmas Market and Parade at The Ice Cream Farm

The Ice Cream Farm Drumlan Hall Farm, Newton Ln, Tattenhall, Chester

Local makers and businesses will be offering everything from crafts to curry pastes at The Ice Cream Farm Christmas Market on 27th November, located next to The Impulse Emporium. Features...

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Tatton Park – Father Christmas at the Farm

Tatton Park Tatton Park Gardens, Mereheath Dr, Knutsford WA16 6QN, United Kingdom

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.  

Northwich Christmas Extravaganza

Northwich

Whole day of fun including Christmas markets, craft village, face painting, Santa and more. The day will culminate in the schools lantern parade, light switch-on and firework display. 27th November...

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Elves at Handforth Dean

Handforth Dean Retail Park

Find the cheeky elf and collect your festive treat. The elf will be in the central atrium from 10am - 3pm.

Bakewell; Christmas Sparkle – Free Family Event

Bakewell Agricultural Centre Agricultural Way, Bakewell

Free family Christmas Event - indoor and outdoor. Santa, real reindeer, Crafts, Christmas Card Making, Face Painting, Live music and more.

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Knutsford Library Super Snowflakes

Knutsford Library Toft Rd, Knutsford

W/c 29th November 2021 - Monday and Friday 9.30-5.30; Tuesday and Thursday 9.30-6.30; Wednesday and Saturday 9.30-12.30 A drop in christmas event for kids in Knutsford - Make a snowflake for yourself...

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Quarry Bank Santa Visit

Quarry Bank Mill Styal Rd, Styal, Wilmslow

Meet Santa in Cheshire this Christmas at Quarry Bank! This event is suitable for children aged 6 months – 5 years – there are special Christmas baby and toddler storytelling and...

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Father Christmas at Quarry Bank

Quarry Bank Mill Styal Rd, Styal, Wilmslow

When?Weekends throughout December 2021.   The baby/toddler sessions take place on Fridays in December. Tickets for both are now on sale. Where?Styal Rd, Styal, Wilmslow SK9 4LA What?  Meet Father Christmas...

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Christmas Treasures at Lyme

Lyme Park Disley, Stockport

Start your Christmas celebrations at Lyme and see a selection of rooms beautifully transformed in festive splendour. Friday – Monday,  3 – 24 December 2021

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Santa’s Grotto at Poole’s Cavern

Pooles Cavern Green Ln, Buxton

 4th & 5th , 11th & 12th, and from the 18th to 24th December,ber 2021 A magical place to meet Santa near Cheshire this Christmas. Bring your Christmas wishes to Poole’s Cavern...

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Biddulph Grange Garden Father Christmas

Biddulph Grange Grange Rd, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent

Take your little ones to find Father Christmas’s Christmas Cottage on a magical journey on the lit up route through the garden. Father Christmas will be waiting in his cottage...

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Dobbies Altrincham – Breakfast with Santa

Dobies Altrincham Green Ln, Timperley, Altrincham

Meet Santa near Cheshire this Christmas. Popular family event which includes breakfast for each followed by fun activities and a gift from Santa.

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Christmas Tree Festival

Gawsworth St James Church Church Lane, Gawsworth

Christmas Tree Festival at St James Church Gawsworth. Admission free (donations welcome)

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Santa at Hopley House

Hopley House Nantwich Rd, Middlewich

Visit Santa in the wintery Cheshire grotto and receive an early Christmas present, no need to book. Santas grotto will be sign posted from the main car park.

Light Up Christ Church, Macclesfield

Christ Church Bridge Street, Macclesfield

Family-friendly Georgian themed festive extravaganza with craft sessions, live music, circus skills, festive food and drinks and outdoor market.

Santa Sunday Lunch at The Mere Knutsford

The Mere Resort Chester Rd, Mere, Knutsford

Fun filled day with children's entertainment and visit from Santa and his elves alongside 3-course Sunday Lunch.  

Christmas Market at Blakemere Village

Blakemere Village Chester Road Sandiway, Northwich, Cheshire

Small Street Markets will be bringing you a fantastic selection of gifts, food and drink.

Santa Sunday Lunch at The Mere Knutsford

The Mere Resort Chester Rd, Mere, Knutsford

Meet Santa on Cheshire this year at the Mere.  Fun filled day with children’s entertainment and visit from Santa and his elves alongside 3-course Sunday Lunch.

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Shrigley Hall Santa’s Sunday Lunch

Shrigley Hall Shrigley Rd, Pott Shrigley, Macclesfield

Festive fun for children in Cheshire. 3 course lunch, festive quiz and fun for the kids. Visit and gift from Santa.

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Manchester Opera House Pantomime

Manchester Opera House 3 Quay St, Manchester

When? Sat 11 Dec 2021 - Sun 2 Jan 2022 Where? 3 Quay St, Manchester M3 3HP What? Aladdin Cost: From £13 plus booking fee

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Bramhall Hall Santa

Bramhall Hall Hall Rd, Bramhall, Stockport

A magical journey around the Hall with Elf spotting trail.  Make a Christmas tree decoration and write a letter to Father Christmas, then meet Father Christmas in the Great Hall and...

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Christmas at Dunham Massey

Dunham Massey Woodhouse Ln, Altrincham

Hugely popular Christmas Event near Cheshire, a real family favourite. The after-dark illuminated trail through the gardens of Dunham Massey’s  returns for its fifth year. The mesmerising trail is hugely...

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Shrigley Hall Elf Movie Experience

Shrigley Hall Shrigley Rd, Pott Shrigley, Macclesfield

Enjoy a great family experience in Cheshire this Christmas and watch the Christmas classic on the big screen.

Christmas Carols in the Stableyard at Tatton Park

Tatton Park Tatton Park Gardens, Mereheath Dr, Knutsford WA16 6QN, United Kingdom

Sing-along to Christmas classics and favourites with the King Edward Musical Society Band and choir.  

Churchyard Carols with Macclesfield Youth Brass Band

St Pauls Macclesfield Glegg St, Macclesfield

FREE community event to countdown the final few days until Christmas. Join in singing some well known carols around our churchyard Christmas tree accompanied by Macclesfield Youth Brass Band. Warm...

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Crafty Families at The Lowry

The Lowry Pier 8, The Quays, Salford

Crafty Families is an  art class for families and under 11’s. All attendees must book a ticket (including accompanying adult), but tickets are free.

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Family Swim Sessions at Wilmslow Leisure Centre

Wilmslow Leisure Centre Station Rd, Rectory Fields, Wilmslow

Saturday 15th January, 22 January  Family Swim 12-3.45 pm – Unstructured sessions that are suitable for families attending with children. There will be no lanes for swimming lengths as the sessions...

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Family Swim Sessions at Sandbach Leisure Centre

Sandbach Leisure Centre Middlewich Rd, Sandbach

Saturday 15th January, 22 January  Fun Swim 2-4pm – Rafts and balls available for children and families. Please confirm sessions are proceeding before you travel

Encanto at The Rex, Wilmslow

The Rex Wilmslow 23 Alderley Rd, Wilmslow

PG rating New film from Disney - A young Colombian girl is the only member of her family without any magical powers. Starts 10.45am

Manchester Puppy Petting Day

Manchester City Centre

Get your paws on the cutest and cuddliest puppies we could find. Don’t pass up the chance to pet some pups, head on over and meet your new furry friends...

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Cheshire Mama Club Mama and Mini New Year Brunch

Hartford Hall 81 School Lane, Hartford

Event includes brunch, Goody Bag, Professional Photography, Styling Talk and Baby/Toddler Entertainment. Event by Cheshire Mama Club.

Toy Fair at Buxton Pavilion Gardens

Buxton Pavilion Gardens St John's Rd, Buxton

The long-running Toy Fair is held in the Octagon Hall, a part of the Victorian Pavilion Gardens complex. The Buxton Toy Collectors Fair sees the historic Pavilion Gardens packed full...

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Clifford The Big Red Dog at Cinemac, Macclesfield

Cinemac Heritage Centre, Roe St, Macclesfield

When Emily Elizabeth meets a magical animal rescuer who gives her a little red puppy, she never anticipated waking up to find a giant, 10-foot hound in her small New...

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So You Think You Can Danceworks at The Lowry

The Lowry Pier 8, The Quays, Salford

Featuring various dance genres including ballet, tap, modern, commercial and contemporary pieces, as well as drama, song and musical theatre ensembles performed by students aged 2 through to 18.

The Big Show

The Brindley High St,, Runcorn

Join the 160+ performing arts students as they take to the stage to celebrate all things that are wonderful and fabulous from the world of theatre through song, dance and...

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Saturday Sling and Cloth Nappy Library Session

Warrington Market 2 Time Square, Warrington

At The Parents In Bloom space on the mezzanine floor of the new Warrington Market! Get help with your own slings and cloth nappies, or hire one.

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Knutsford Roller Disco

Knutsford Leisure Centre Westfield Dr, Knutsford

Skate to the latest tunes with some classic tracks. 16:15 – 17:30

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Frodsham Roller Disco

Frodsham Leisure Centre Princeway, Frodsham

Get your skates on at the roller disco every Saturday at Frodsham Leisure Centre.

Megaslam 2022 Live Tour – MANCHESTER

Britannia Sachas Hotel Manchester Back Piccadilly, Manchester

Europe's Number 1 Wrestling promoters are back with their 2022 Live Tour.

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Sing 2 at Cinemac

Cinemac Heritage Centre, Roe St, Macclesfield

Showing at 10, 12.40, 3.20 and 6pm on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th  

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Family Swim Sessions at Wilmslow Leisure Centre

Wilmslow Leisure Centre Station Rd, Rectory Fields, Wilmslow

Saturday 29 January  Family Swim 12-3.45 pm – Unstructured sessions that are suitable for families attending with children. There will be no lanes for swimming lengths as the sessions are catered...

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Sunday Funday with Comedy Bingo

Market Hall Market Hall Market Place, Stockport

Sunday Funday is designed especially for kids of all ages - a great way to create memories and spend quality time with the whole family.

Big Fish Little Fish – Manchester Tangled Takeover

Cargo Manchester The Printworks, Unit 5-6 27 Withy Grove, Manchester

World-famous, award-winning, Glastonbury Festival performing, family rave sensation BFLF are back in Manchester for a family rave up!

JDL Mini Markets

Nantwich Civic Hall

Craft & gifts stalls, candles, wax melts, body shop, tropic, handmade spa products, Herbalife, Cheshire Swim, handmade jewellery, photography, cakes, Nana’s creations clothing & more bouncy castle for the children...

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Science and Industry Museum, Manchester

Science and Industry Museum Liverpool Road, Manchester

12 to 27 February 2022 –  this February Half Term, children can take part in fun activities all about the body, inspired by the world-first exhibition Cancer Revolution: Science, innovation...

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Alton Towers Half Term Activities

Alton Towers Resort Alton

The infamous pirates of Mutiny Bay are taking over the Resort for February half term. Pirate adventures, family favourite rides, sea chanteys aplenty and more. Farley Ln, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent ST10...

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Cockfields Farm Half Term Events

Cockfields Farm Lees Rd, Oldham, Ashton-under-Lyne

Special Event at Cockfields Farm this February Half Term is Let It Snow with the Ice Princess and her Friends. Activities include singalongs, meet and greet, sand art and more....

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Jodrell Bank Half Term Activities

Jodrell Bank Macclesfield

Astronomy Photographer of the Year craft activities Make your own creation inspired by the art exhibition currently on display at Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre. This drop in session is suitable...

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Tatton Park Scarecrow Festival

Tatton Park Tatton Park Gardens, Mereheath Dr, Knutsford WA16 6QN, United Kingdom

The theme for this year’s Tatton Park Scarecrow Festival is Myth and Magic.   Located throughout the Gardens and Farm.  

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Pavilion Gardens Half Term Events

Buxton Pavilion Gardens St John's Rd, Buxton

Hero Hide & Seek trail. Get dressed up as your favourite superhero (optional) for a game of hide and seek around the Pavilion Gardens. See if you can find our...

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Superworm Trail at Delamere Forest

Delamere Forest Cheshire

The new self-led trail features brightly illustrated panels and a trail pack full of fun activities, including your very own mask. Trail activity packs are available to purchase from the Visitor...

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