Good Morning Cheshire! 👋 

Switch-ons are happening, markets are buzzing and there’s something for everyone across Cheshire this week – from Santa’s Enchanted Grotto and zoo lights to big-room beats and village fairs. We’ve hand-picked the best across the county so you can plan easily.

Let’s dive in!

🎉 What’s On In Cheshire

🛼 Winsford Roller Disco (Family Sessions)
21 Nov, 7:15-8:30pm, Winsford Lifestyle Centre, Winsford
Throwback fun on wheels – great for kids and big kids alike.
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🎸 John Angus Band
Fri 21 Nov, 7:30pm, Royal British Legion Poynton, Poynton
Classic rock, big choruses – a lively Friday in Poynton.
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🎻 Coldplay by Candlelight
21 Nov, 7:30pm, Chester Cathedral, Chester
If you missed out on earlier dates, this one’s your moment.
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✨ Winter Wonderland Unveiling
21 Nov, 6-8:30pm, Oddfellows, Chester
Free community switch-on vibes with choir sets, mince pies and festive drinks.
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🎭 Watson: The Final Problem (CRTA Tour)
Fri 21 Nov, evening, Neston Town Hall, Neston
Sherlock’s world reimagined in a smart, pacey two-hander.
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🎸 Southern Rock Night for Children in Need!
22 Nov, 7:30-11:45pm, Victoria Sports & Social Club, Holmes Chapel
Fundraising Southern Rock blowout with Yellowhammer Legacy plus music quiz and raffle.
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🌲 Yuletide: A Glittering Winter Adventure
22 Nov, evening slots, Tatton Park Gardens, Knutsford
Immersive folklore, live music and puppetry along a sparkling after-dark garden trail.
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🎤 Ashleigh as Taylor Swift (Tribute Night)
Sat 22 Nov, 7:30-10:30pm, Congleton Town Hall, Congleton
All-era singalongs for Swifties of every age.
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🎧 Fatboy Slim
22 Nov, 7pm, Parr Hall, Warrington
Dance legend in an intimate room – big beats, big night.
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⛸️ Oaks On Ice
22 Nov, sessions 10am-8pm, Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet, Ellesmere Port
Glide into Christmas on the outdoor rink – book ahead.
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🍻 Bar Hütte Christmas Village
22 Nov, from 6pm, Golden Square, Warrington
Cosy karaoke hüttes, heated bar and new Gift Hüttes – festive fun for groups and families.
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🎵 Sigils (indie/alt)
22 Nov, 7pm-late, Mash Bar, Macclesfield
Grassroots gig night in Macc.
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🎄 Norton Priory Christmas Fair
23 Nov, 10am-4pm, Norton Priory Museum & Gardens, Runcorn
Stalls, music and winter walks – festive family browsing in a unique heritage setting.
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🏁 Running GP at Oulton Park (Multiple Distances)
Sun 23 Nov, from 9:15am, Oulton Park Circuit, Tarporley
Closed-circuit race day: 5k to marathon – spectator-friendly.
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🎶 The Spice Girls Experience
23 Nov, 7:30pm, Lyceum Theatre, Crewe
Spice up your Sunday with the biggest 90s bangers.
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🛍️ Chester Christmas Market
23 Nov, 10:30am-6:30pm, Northgate Street, Chester
Perfect for a daytime mooch and a mulled something.
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🛍️ Arley Hall Shopping Spectacular
23 Nov, 10am-4pm, Arley Hall & Gardens, near Northwich
Hand-picked makers across the Hall and grounds.
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💡 Christmas at Dunham Massey (Light Trail)
23 Nov, evening slots, Dunham Massey
A luminous wander through historic parkland.
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🎭 A Christmas Carol (Operation Moonlight)
25 Nov, 7:30-9:45pm, Chester Cathedral, Chester
Dickens’ classic retold with heart and atmosphere in a breathtaking setting.
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🦙 Tiny Tots Zoo Adventure
26 Nov, 10:30-11:30am, Walton Hall & Gardens Children’s Zoo, Warrington
Hands-on meet-and-greet for preschoolers led by friendly Zoo Rangers.
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☕ FRIENDS: Quiz Night
27 Nov, 8-10pm, Eagle & Spaceman, Warrington
Could you BE any more of a fan? Prizes for top teams and best-dressed Friends crew.
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• Chester Christmas Market – Wed 19 Nov – Mon 22 Dec | 👉 Details

• Neston Friday Market – Fri 21 Nov | 👉 Details

• Arley Hall Shopping Spectacular – Fri 21 – Sun 23 Nov | 👉 Details

• Norton Priory Christmas Fair – Sun 23 Nov | 👉 Details

• CBeebies Christmas Panto: Cinderella (Cinema) – runs to Sun 30 Nov, Storyhouse, Chester | 👉 Details

• Gary Davies – Kick Up The 80s – Fri 28 Nov, The Live Rooms, Chester | 👉 Details

• Kingdom of Madness (Ex-Magnum members) – Sun 30 Nov, The Live Rooms, Chester | 👉 Details

🎄 Don’t forget our handy guides for Christmas Light Switch-Ons and Christmas Markets across Cheshire.

💎 Hidden Gem: Bickerton Hill & Sandstone Trail Spur (Bickerton/Malpas)

Rugged red sandstone, wide-open views and kid-pleasing sandy paths – Bickerton Hill is a brilliant, low-faff mini-adventure. The ridge looks across to Beeston and the Welsh hills, with wind-gnarled pines and pockets of heath that feel wonderfully wild.

Pick up the Sandstone Trail waymarks (little footprints) and follow the ridge to a big viewpoint; curious kids can poke around earthworks from an ancient hillfort on a short detour. It’s an easy route to tailor: out-and-back for little legs, or a longer loop if everyone’s flying.

Best in crisp weather for huge skies; in summer the heather pops, and in winter the sunsets here can be spectacular. There are no facilities on the ridge, so pack snacks and layers and make a pub stop afterwards.

Practical bits

• Start/parking: Gallantry Bank car park by The Bickerton Poacher (CW6 9AY), or National Trust Bickerton Hill car park off Goldford Lane (CH3 9PX).

• Distance/time: 2.5-4.5 miles depending on route – allow 60–120 mins at family pace.

• Grade/terrain: Easy-moderate; undulating sandy/rocky paths with short steeps and steps. Not buggy-friendly.

• Dogs: Welcome; keep on leads near livestock and during ground-nesting bird season (spring–early summer).

• Nav: Follow Sandstone Trail waymarks; OS Explorer 257 is handy.

❤️ Why we love it: A wild-feeling ridgeline, story-rich hillfort, and sandy paths that kids will adore.

🔗 Map & route: Maiden Castle PDF (short) | Raw Head loop PDF (long) | Sandstone Trail (interactive map).

That’s it for this week.

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