Last updated: November 11, 2024
Discover the festive delights of Crewe with our holiday guide. From those who navigate Crewe streets with ease to those still finding their way, our guide leads to holiday cheer.
One highlight this season is Christmas at Gulliver’s World, where families can enjoy enchanting rides and festive shows. Another event worth exploring is Christmas at Bolesworth, featuring stunning light displays and a charming market atmosphere. And definitely don't forget the Chester Christmas markets, offering unique gifts and delicious seasonal treats. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Synchronized light and sound show with interactive animal puppets.
Chester Zoo Lanterns features an illuminated trail with spectacular scenes, breathtaking displays, and vibrant lands where orangutans, elephants, and lions roam. The event includes a glowing tunnel of lights, festive treats at Christmas food markets, and interactions with never-seen-before animal puppets.
Where: Chester | More Info: Chester Zoo Lanterns
Iconic festive lights trail and real ice skating rink.
Bolesworth Castle transforms into a vibrant holiday destination with an iconic festive lights trail, a 240sqm real ice skating rink, Santa's Grotto, and a huge fairground. The event features festive food and drink, including mulled wine and marshmallows, as well as interactive installations and seasonal activities for all ages.
Where: Tattenhall | More Info: Christmas at Bolesworth
Immersive light and sound experience with interactive elements.
Explore a spectacular light and sound trail featuring Transformers, Dinosaurs, Wednesday Addams, Hocus Pocus' Winnifred, the Mad Scientist, and Captain Hook in the Cheshire countryside. Enjoy interactive light features, dancing lasers, and seasonal treats.
Where: Crewe | More Info: Magical Woodland
Community-driven event with locally decorated trees.
Chester Cathedral's Christmas Tree Festival features over 80 locally sourced Christmas trees decorated with twinkling lights, creating a stunning winter walkway through the historic cathedral.
Where: Chester | More Info: Christmas tree festival, Chester Cathedral
Unique, locally made gifts and food stalls.
Chester Christmas markets offer a variety of unique, locally made produce and handmade crafts, jewelry, and accessories. Visitors can browse through 70 traders situated in the square around the town hall, the new arcade, and the forum. The event features a mix of food stalls and gift shops, creating a lively atmosphere perfect for finding the perfect presents.
Where: Chester | More Info: Chester Christmas markets
Local artisan market with Santa's Grotto and live entertainment.
Knutsford Christmas Market is a two-day street market featuring local artisan food, drinks, art, jewelry, crafts, and special gifts. Enjoy Santa's Grotto, live entertainment, a funfair, and street food stalls.
Where: Knutsford | More Info: Knutsford Christmas weekend
Interactive Christmas event with Father Christmas meet and greet.
BeWILDerwood Presents Christmas features a Sparkly Light Trail, a mini BeWILDerwood Pantomime, and a Father Christmas Meet & Greet. Children will receive a festive gummy lollipop and enjoy the festive atmosphere with beloved characters.
Where: Cheshire | More Info: BeWILDerwood Presents Christmas
Immersive train ride with Santa and festive activities.
Embark on a journey to the North Pole with The Polar Express from Telford, where iconic scenes from the film come to life. Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies, spot festive carols, and receive a Silver Sleigh Bell from Santa.
Where: Telford | More Info: The Polar Express from Telford
Timeless fairytale with pop favorites and audience interaction.
Sleeping Beauty at Storyhouse Chester is a spectacular Christmas show based on the timeless fairytale, featuring pop favorites, audience interaction, and dazzling dances.
Where: Chester | More Info: Sleeping Beauty, Storyhouse Chester
Classic pantomime with beloved characters and slapstick humor.
Beauty and the Beast at Crewe Lyceum Theatre features a classic tale of an arrogant prince cursed to live as a beast, seeking salvation through love before the last petal falls from a magic rose. Village girl Belle must see beyond appearances to learn to love the beast. The production includes hilarious slapstick, audience interaction, and marvellous musical numbers.
Where: Crewe | More Info: Beauty and the Beast, Crewe Lyceum
Interactive boat trip with Santa's elves.
Meet Father Christmas at the National Waterways Museum, where you can visit his Grotto and enjoy a festive boat trip along the canal with his elves. Singing, games, and stories are part of the treasure trail experience.
Where: Ellesmere Port | More Info: Festive boat trips and Santa’s Grotto, National Waterways Museum
Immersive adventure through iconic Wizard of Oz scenes in a historic mansion.
Journey to Oz at Tatton Park transforms the historic mansion into a vibrant world inspired by The Wizard of Oz, featuring beautifully decorated staterooms and iconic scenes from the beloved story.
Where: Knutsford | More Info: Journey to Oz at Tatton Park
Immersive storytelling with puppetry and music.
Join the Squirrel Earl on a journey through the hidden rooms of Dunham Massey House, where puppetry, music, and laughter bring the Earl's tale to life.
Where: Altrincham | More Info: Squirrels Trail Winter Experience at Dunham Massey National Trust
Interactive entertainment and festive activities.
Step into Christmas in Macclesfield features balloon modelling, face painting, live music, and entertainment under the town's beautiful Christmas lights. Enjoy crafts from ArtSpace, a Living Window in the Grosvenor centre, Santa’s Grotto, and more.
Where: Macclesfield | More Info: Step Into Christmas
Interactive Santa's Grotto with child gift selection.
Gulliver's World offers a Christmas celebration with Santa's Grotto, festive train rides, and interactive activities like Elf School and Mrs. Christmas's kitchen. The event features a variety of Christmas shows and decorations, ensuring a memorable experience for all.
Where: Warrington | More Info: Christmas at Gulliver’s World
Reindeer handling and adoption experience.
North Hills Farm offers a unique experience with its reindeer herd, bespoke lodges, and Christmas tree cultivation. Guests can engage in reindeer meet and greets, handling experiences, and adopt a reindeer for a heartwarming journey. The farm also provides cozy accommodation amidst serene landscapes.
Where: Crewe | More Info: North Hills Farm
Interactive dragon and wolf exhibits in a historic castle setting.
Immerse yourself in a festive experience at Chirk Castle, where beautifully decorated State Rooms and the atmospheric Servant’s Hall await. Explore the Adam Tower and encounter a fierce dragon guarding its hoard of gold coins. Enjoy festive food and drinks, and participate in the Reverse Grotto to support the Oswestry and Borders Foodbank.
Where: Chirk | More Info: Christmas at Chirk Castle
Interactive Santa's Grotto with festive activities and treats.
Meet Santa and his Elves in a cozy winter lodge, choose a gift from the Elves Emporium, participate in Christmas activities, and enjoy two scoops of ice cream in a collectable mug.
Where: Chester | More Info: Christmas events at The Ice Cream Farm
Interactive Christmas activities with Santa and festive characters.
At Castaway Play's Christmas Alpine Retreat, embark on a journey filled with festive delights. Meet Santa in his magical abode, exchange gifts at the Elf's Toy Workshop, and send letters to the North Pole. Enjoy activities like Santa's Snow Globe and Winter Wonderland, and dance under the Northern Lights. Access all play areas, including Castaway Cove and The Lost Jungle, and participate in optional extras like marshmallow toasting and bear-building workshops.
Where: Congleton | More Info: Christmas Alpine Retreat, Castaway Play
Immersive miniature train experience with detailed landscapes.
Explore the intricate details of Blakemere Village's interactive model railway, featuring meticulously crafted miniature landscapes and trains.
Where: Northwich | More Info: Interactive model railway at Blakemere Village