Good morning Cheshire! 👋 

This week is all about blowing away the cobwebs and easing gently towards 2026. Whether you’re lacing up for Chester Round the Walls, pottering through a craft workshop or chasing big-sky views on a Mam Tor day trip, I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and the very best for 2026.

Let’s dive in!

🎉 What’s On In Cheshire

🏃‍♂️ Chester Round the Walls Race
26 Dec, 10:30am, Chester Racecourse, Chester
Boxing Day classic: a historic 4.25-mile multi-terrain race around the city walls.
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🎽 Boxing Day Festive Fun Run
26 Dec, 10am, Langley Cricket Club, Langley
A relaxed 5k on quiet lanes with fancy dress, spot prizes and a social in the club after.
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🍺 Boxing Day Bottle Share & Board Games
26 Dec, from 6pm, That Beer Place, Chester
Low-key Boxing Day: bring interesting bottles, play board games, and avoid the big-night chaos.
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🎭 Alice in Winter Wonderland
27 Dec, 2:30pm, The Grange Theatre, Hartford
A magical, music-filled spin on Alice’s adventure with plenty of festive sparkle.
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🎧 Cheshire Full House Brunch White Party
27 Dec, 4pm-11pm, Aura Bar, Wilmslow
Daytime house-music brunch with a white-party dress code, performers and an after-party – very ‘Twixmas’ treat without heading into Manchester.
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🎸 Tumblin’ Dice at The Cosey
27 Dec, 9pm-11:30pm, The Cosey, Haslington
Classic rock covers in a proper local club – ideal for a post-Christmas blow-out that’s not city-centre mayhem.
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🏃 Alderley Winter Warmer 10k
28 Dec, 10am, Alderley Park, Alderley Edge/Macclesfield
Trail 10k through Alderley Park with a friendly vibe – ideal if you want to sweat out the stuffing (16+).
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🎉 Christmas Sunday Funday
28 Dec, 3pm, The Coppenhall Club, Crewe
“Sunday Funday” party with entertainment and a proper club atmosphere – good for older kids and teens (12+)
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🚴 Sunday Easy Ride
28 Dec, 10:30am-2:30pm, departing Wilmslow, Macclesfield Wheelers
About 25 miles at the speed of the slowest rider, with a café stop – a sociable way to get back on the bike.
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🎄 Twixmas Delamere Forest Walk
Sun 28 Dec 2025, 10am, Delamere Forest, Delamere
Blow away the cobwebs with a sociable forest walk and a warming drink after.
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💘 Speed Dating
29 Dec, 7:30pm-10:30pm, Oddfellows, Chester
Up to 25 three-minute dates in one night – good if you’re over family time and ready to meet actual adults again.
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🎨 Jingle Birds Craft Session
Tue 30 Dec, 10:30am-12:30pm, Grosvenor Museum, Chester
Free, drop-in craft inspired by “The 12 Days of Christmas” – make your own jingle bird to take home.
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🎨 Dazzling Highland Cow – Crystal Art Workshop
Tue 30 Dec 2025, 1pm-4pm, Sandbach Craftworks, Sandbach
Create a sparkling crystal-art highland cow in this relaxed, festive craft session.
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🪐 Ted’s Space Adventure – Extra Date
30 Dec, 10:15am, Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement (near Goostrey/Macclesfield)
Second chance to catch the toddler-friendly space show if the 28th doesn’t work.
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🚴 New Year’s Day Easy Ride to Lymm
Thu 1 Jan, 10:30-2:30pm, departing Wilmslow, Macclesfield Wheelers
Easy 30-ish mile group ride to Lymm with a café stop, a good way to start the year that isn’t a hangover!
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🏃 2026 NYD Extra parkrun!
Thu 1 Jan 2026, 9am, Countess of Chester Country Park, Chester
Kick off 2026 with a friendly, free timed 5k around the country park.
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🥂 New Year’s Day Sherry Walk
Thu 1 Jan 2026, 10am-1pm, Lyme Park area
A sociable 5.7-mile Ramblers walk with a sherry-and-mince-pie toast at The Cage.
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💎 Hidden Gem: Mam Tor circular walk

If you’re happy to hop just over the Cheshire border, the Mam Tor circular walk is one of the best-value days out you can give yourself for the price of a National Trust car park ticket. Starting from the Mam Tor National Trust car park, you’re on the summit in minutes, with huge views over Edale and Hope Valley that feel completely disproportionate to the effort.

From there, the classic 3-mile Mam Tor circuit loops along the Great Ridge before dropping back via the old “broken road” and past the entrance to Blue John Cavern. It’s short enough to do with older kids or less-keen walkers, but still feels like a proper hill day with a trig point, wide skies and a real sense of being “up high”.

On clear days, you can see wave after wave of Peak District hills rolling out in every direction. On moodier days, low cloud and wind give it a wild, almost coastal feel. Either way, you finish with tired legs, rosy cheeks and the smug satisfaction of having done a “big walk” without needing a full expedition.

Practical bits

• Start/parking: Mam Tor National Trust car park (Mam Nick, S33 8WA)

• Distance: ~3 miles / 4.8km circular (classic NT route)

• Time: 2-3 hours at an easy pace with stops

• Grade: Moderate – short steep ascent then undulating ridge

• Terrain: Flagstone paths, stone steps, grassy tracks; can be exposed and very windy

❤️ Why We Love It: I’ve done this one many times; it’s a great intro walk that’s just challenging enough with “proper mountain” views for a bite-sized walk that most reasonably fit families can tackle.

🔗 National Trust route & info

That’s it for this week.

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