Good Morning Cheshire! 👋 

December is in full swing, the lights are twinkling and the big festive weekends are rolling in fast. We’ve pulled together the best events across Cheshire, ready to drop straight into your diary.

Let’s dive in!

🎉 What’s On In Cheshire

🎸 Inspiral Carpets
5 Dec, 7pm, Parr Hall, Warrington
Proper 90s indie sing-alongs in an intimate room.
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☁️ Santa in The Sky
5 Dec – 21 Dec, Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet
Meet Santa mid-air on the big wheel! Includes a hot chocolate and unforgettable family views.
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🎄 Father & Mother Christmas at the Silk Museum
5 Dec, daytime sessions, The Silk Museum, Macclesfield
Meet Father & Mother Christmas among Macclesfield’s textile treasures.
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🎟️ Beauty & The Beast (Storyhouse Christmas Show)
5 Dec, 7pm, Storyhouse, Chester
A fresh, feel-good take to kick off panto season.
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🦖 Land of Lights – Lantern Festival
5 Dec, evening slots, Gulliver’s World, Warrington
Glowing dreamworlds and giant lanterns, family wow-factor.
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🌿 Fantasy Florals in the Hall
5 Dec – 10 Dec, Arley Hall & Gardens
Seasonal flower displays inspired by fairy tales throughout the Hall and gardens.
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💡 Christmas at Dunham Massey (Light Trail)
6 Dec, evening slots, Dunham Massey, Altrincham
Spellbinding after-dark wander through grand parkland.
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🎶 Gospel @ Clonter
6 Dec, 7:00 pm, Clonter Opera Theatre
A powerful evening of gospel music from acclaimed choirs – lift your spirits this Christmas.
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🎤 The Ultimate Stone Roses
6 Dec, 7:30pm, Nantwich Civic Hall, Nantwich
Madchester anthems – big sing-alongs guaranteed.
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🕯️ Alice in the Hidden Garden – Light Trail
6 Dec, selected evenings, Bents Garden & Home, Glazebury
Gentle, wonder-filled trail perfect for little ones.
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🦁 Lanterns & Light
6 Dec, from 4:30pm, Chester Zoo, Chester
Giant glowing beasts, lasers and seasonal stalls.
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🎶 Victorian Christmas Carols in the Undercroft
6 Dec, times vary, Norton Priory Museum & Gardens, Runcorn
Atmospheric carols in a medieval setting; a proper Christmas mood-maker.
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🎅 Warrington Santa Dash
7 Dec, from 10am, Time Square, Warrington
Join the town’s festive run and kickstart December with a grin.
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🎅 Chester Santa Dash
7 Dec, 10am, Chester city centre, Chester
Thousands of Santas dash for local charities – joyous scenes and jingling bells.
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🎺 Poynton Brass Band Christmas Concert
7 Dec, 7:30pm, Poynton Civic Hall, Poynton
Local favourite band serving festive classics and carols.
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🎄 Santa’s Magical Grotto at Ness
7 Dec, timed sessions, Ness Botanic Gardens, Neston
Meet Santa in a gorgeous garden setting; perfect family photos.
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🎄 Festive Bauble Painting
7 Dec, 2:00 pm, Rooftop Social, Chester
Get creative and decorate festive baubles – perfect for family fun with drinks included!
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🎅 Christmas at Lion Salt Works
7 Dec, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm, Lion Salt Works, Northwich
Meet Santa and his elves, join carols and festive crafts at this historic site.
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🎄 Beauty & The Beast (Storyhouse Christmas Show)
Mon 8 – Thu 11 Dec, times vary, Storyhouse, Chester
A classy festive family night out in the city.
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🎙️ Bublé Christmas by Candlelight
10 Dec, 7:30pm, Chester Cathedral, Chester
Smooth seasonal crooning in glorious candlelight.
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🎤 Elvana: Elvis Fronted Nirvana
11 Dec, doors 7:00 pm, The Live Rooms, Chester
Mash-up tribute where Elvis fronts Nirvana for a rock-filled festive night.
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🔥 Winter Watch & Saturnalia Parade
11 Dec, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm, Chester City Centre
Experience Chester’s dazzling winter parade with fire-breathers, giant actors and lively processions.
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• Neston Friday Market – Fri 5 Dec | 👉 Details

• Hoole Winter Market – Sat 6 Dec | 👉 Details

• Tarporley Makers Market – Sun 7 Dec | 👉 Details

• Chester Christmas Market – Daily to Mon 22 Dec | 👉 Details

• Walton Hall Christmas Artisan Market – Sun 7 Dec | 👉 Details

• Macclesfield 2025 Twilight Market – 11 Dec | 👉 Details

• The Snowman Tour – Tue 23 Dec, Chester Cathedral | 👉 Details

• Yuletide at Tatton Park – through to Mon 23 Dec | 👉 Details

💎 Hidden Gem: Countess of Chester Country Park (Chester)

Tucked just behind the Countess of Chester Hospital, this 19 hectare green patch turns a routine errand into a proper dose of countryside. Meadows, young woodland and canal-side stretches make it feel surprisingly wild for somewhere only minutes from the city centre.

In winter, it really earns its stripes. A big chunk of the park is on wide, surfaced tarmac paths with gentle gradients, so buggies, scooters and wheelchairs all cope well. Typical family loops are around 1.5-2 miles in 45-60 minutes, with waymarkers, bug hotels and little nature “missions” to keep kids moving.

It is a genuine community space too. Chester parkrun sets off from here every Saturday, and there are regular health walks and outdoor sessions, but you can just as easily potter round with the dog or squeeze in a quick head-clearer between school runs.

When everywhere else is a mud bath, those hard paths mean you can still get out without wrecking your boots.

Practical bits

• Start/parking: Main car park off Countess Way by the hospital, Chester CH1 4ED. Pay and display Mon-Fri, free at weekends.

• Distance: Typical family loop 1.5-2 miles, 45-60 mins at an easy pace.

• Grade: Easy, mostly level with a few short, gentle slopes.

• Terrain: Mostly tarmac paths with optional grassy tracks that can be muddy after rain.

• Dogs: Very popular with dog walkers; dogs welcome with plenty of space to roam where appropriate.

• Facilities: No toilets in the park itself; hospital cafés and loos are a short walk away, with benches dotted along the paths.

❤️ Why we love it: A zero-faff winter walk with pram-friendly paths, views and just enough wildness to feel like a proper escape from town.

🔗 Official park info and map

That’s it for this week.

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