Good Morning Cheshire! 👋 

We’re into the final countdown now: the last school runs, office parties and panicked Amazon orders before the big day. This week is stacked with pantos, concerts, light trails and proper family days out across East and West Cheshire – plus a few laid-back picks if you’re already peopled-out.

Let’s dive in!

🎉 What’s On In Cheshire

🎺 Chester Wind Band Christmas Concert
19 Dec, 7pm, St Thomas of Canterbury Church, Chester
Traditional band, carols and Christmas favourites in a lovely city-centre church.
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🎭 A Christmas Carol
19 Dec, 7:30pm, The Brindley Theatre, Runcorn
Atmospheric, family-friendly Dickens with music and plenty of Christmas chill (the good kind). Great excuse to wrap up, head out and feel properly festive.
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🎄 Deck the Hall
19 Dec, 10:30am-4pm, Little Moreton Hall, Congleton
Step into a Tudor Christmas, with greenery, traditions and storytelling in one of Cheshire’s most characterful houses.
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🎨 BYOB Christmas Pottery Night
19 Dec, 6pm-8:30pm, Pictura Studios, Chester
Paint festive ceramics, sip your own drinks and leave with handmade gifts (or slightly wonky masterpieces).
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🏰 Once Upon a Christmas: The Christmas Mansion
19 Dec, 11am-4pm, Tatton Park Mansion, Knutsford
Room after room of storytelling displays, twinkly lights and Christmas scenes – a big, slow wander that feels like stepping into a picture book.
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🎅 Santa’s Grotto & Elves’ Workshop
19 Dec, from 11am, The Ice Cream Farm, Tattenhall
Meet Santa, choose a gift, make reindeer food and still have time for the world’s biggest ice cream parlour.
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🎨 Paint Your Own Xmas Tree Night
19 Dec, 7pm-9pm, Popcorn Bar, Chester
Guided painting night with a Christmas twist – good tunes, bar snacks and something cheerful to take home.
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🎸 Live/Wire: The AC/DC Show
19 Dec, 7:30pm, Parr Hall, Warrington
Big riffs, big singalongs and a full-on night for rock fans who want a break from Mariah.
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🌌 All in a Mouse’s Night
20 Dec, various times, Jodrell Bank
Immersive, family-friendly storytelling under the dome – gentle, magical and perfect for younger space fans.
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🦙 Christmas at White Peak Alpaca Farm
20 Dec, 9:30am-3:30pm, White Peak Alpaca Farm, Mobberley
Meet alpacas, enjoy festive crafts and warm up with hot drinks on a working Cheshire farm.
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🎄 Christmas at Magical Malpas
20 Dec, various times, Magical Malpas PYO Farm, Malpas
Tractor ride to a festively decked barn, gingerbread decorating, animals and a personal visit with Father Christmas.
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🌱 Jack and the Beanstalk
20 Dec, various times, Lyceum Theatre, Crewe
Big, sparkly, old-school panto with proper production values – ideal if you want “wow” moments for the kids and plenty of gags for the grown-ups.
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🎅 Santa’s Grotto at the Town Hall
20 Dec, 10:30am-4:30pm, Chester Town Hall, Chester
Traditional grotto in the heart of the city – meet Santa, snap a photo and nip straight out to the Christmas market.
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🥓 Bottomless Breakfast with Santa
20 Dec, 10am-11:30am, The Ice Cream Farm, Tattenhall
Cooked breakfast, bottomless hot drinks, a Santa visit and a gift for each chil, all before lunchtime.
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🚢 Santa Cruise
20 Dec, sailings from late morning, Anderton Boat Lift, Northwich
Cruise the canal, meet Santa on board and take in the historic boat lift all dressed for Christmas.
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🧭 12 Cultures of Christmas Trail
21 Dec, 1pm-4pm, Grosvenor Museum, Chester
Free city-centre trail exploring how Christmas looks around the world – low-cost, thoughtful and easy to tag onto a wander around Chester.
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🎶 Christmas Gala Concert – Gemini Musical Theatre Company
21 Dec, 7:30pm, Parr Hall, Warrington
Choir plus orchestra, carols and film favourites – big singalong energy to round off the weekend.
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🎶 Nantwich Concert Band: Christmas Concert
21 Dec, 2:30pm, Nantwich Civic Hall, Nantwich
An afternoon packed with festive favourites, seasonal classics, and plenty of Christmas cheer. Under 12s go free, and yes – everyone gets a free mince pie!
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🎅 Hayloft Santa Experience
21 Dec, various times, The Hayloft, near Widnes
Rustic grotto with farm setting, crafts and a relaxed Santa meet that feels more country than city-centre queue.
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🎡 Funfair & Festive Walkabouts
21 Dec, daytime-evening, Time Square, Warrington
Family funfair rides, street performers and festive characters roaming the town centre, great if you want buzz without booking.
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❓ Big Fat Christmas Quiz on the Roof
21 Dec, 7pm-9:30pm, Rooftop Social, Chester
A no-pens, no-paper Christmas quiz with big laughs, big tunes and a proper end-of-year buzz.
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🎄 Christmas Tree Festival
21 Dec, 10am-5pm, Chester Cathedral, Chester
Dozens of uniquely decorated trees in a stunning setting – calm, beautiful and completely Christmassy without needing a ticketed show.
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⛄ The Snowman – Film with Live Orchestra
23 Dec, from 2pm, Chester Cathedral, Chester
The classic animated Snowman on the big screen with live orchestra – magical, heartwarming and perfect for all ages.
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🎷 Rat Pack – A Swingin’ Christmas By Candlelight
22 Dec, 7:30pm, Chester Cathedral, Chester
Las Vegas-style swing, crooner classics and Christmas favourites in a stunning candlelit cathedral.
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🎭 Beauty and the Beast
22-23 Dec, various times, Storyhouse, Chester
Big Christmas show with pop songs, laughs and a proper “wow” factor, good midweek treat once school’s out.
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🎭 Cinderella
22-23 Dec, various times, The Brindley Theatre, Runcorn
Classic panto with a strong cast, slapstick and sparkle, ideal if you’ve got mixed ages to keep happy.
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🎭 Alice in Winter Wonderland
22-23 Dec, various times, The Grange Theatre, Northwich
A snowy spin on Alice with songs, silliness and plenty of Cheshire in-jokes.
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🧝 Elf Hunts in the Park
22-23 Dec, 9am-4pm, Tegg’s Nose Country Park & Brereton Heath LNR
Pick up a map, track down all the elves and blow off some pre-Christmas energy on easy family-friendly trails.
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🧸 Fourth Floor Festive Play Space
22-24 Dec, daytime entry, Quarry Bank, Styal
Indoor, festive-themed play space in the old mill – a great back-up plan if the weather turns grim.
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☕ Festive Afternoon Tea
22-23 Dec, 12pm-4pm, Gardener’s Cottage, Tatton Park, Knutsford
Wizard of Oz-themed festive tea with sandwiches, cakes and cosy tearoom vibes – nice adult treat while the kids are with grandparents.
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🎡 Funfair & Festive Walkabouts
22-23 Dec, daytime-evening, Time Square, Warrington
Drop-in funfair rides and roaming performers to keep kids buzzing without committing to a full “big day out”.
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• Chester Christmas Market – Daily to Mon 22 Dec | 👉 Details

• Chester Christmas Makers Market – 20 & 21 Dec | 👉 Details

• Wilmslow Artisan Xmas Market – Sat 20 Dec | 👉 Details

That’s it for this week.

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