Last updated: 11 November 2024
Get pumped for the holidays in Leyland! Our guide has everything you need to celebrate the season. Whether you're here to stay or just passing through, our guide makes the holidays in Leyland unforgettable.
One of the highlights this festive period is the enchanting Christmas Grotto Wonderland, where visitors can step into a magical realm filled with twinkling lights and festive delights. The East Lancashire Railway Santa Specials offer a unique experience, allowing families to journey through the countryside on vintage trains while meeting Father Christmas himself. And the Farmer Christmas Walking Adventure is something you definitely don't want to miss, as it combines a scenic stroll with festive farm activities. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Leyland Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas Carols and Musical Hits
- What to Expect
- Star-studded concert with West End and Broadway classics.
- Description
- The Dreamcoat Stars present a seasonal family concert featuring Christmas carols, festive favourites, and musical hits from the stars of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The show includes a hand-picked selection of West End and Broadway classics, along with beloved yuletide songs and carols, showcasing phenomenal vocal arrangements and mesmerising four-part harmonies.
- Where
- Preston | More Info : Christmas Carols and Musical Hits
Count Arthur Strong: A Christmas Carol
- What to Expect
- One-man interpretation of A Christmas Carol by Count Arthur Strong.
- Description
- Count Arthur Strong delivers Charles Dickens' story of A Christmas Carol, followed by his own unique adaptation. This limited run event is a tribute to the literary greats, featuring pure genius and a pure tribute to the golden age of vaudeville.
- Where
- Southport | More Info : Count Arthur Strong: A Christmas Carol
Business Christmas Party at Heskin Hall
- What to Expect
- Prohibition-themed Speakeasy and classic vehicles.
- Description
- Celebrate the holiday season at Heskin Hall with a Business Christmas Party, featuring a Prohibition-themed Speakeasy and classic vehicles on display.
- Where
- Chorley | More Info : Business Christmas Party at Heskin Hall
Christmas Grotto Wonderland, Blackpool Pleasure Beach
- What to Expect
- Interactive Christmas experience with Santa and festive activities.
- Description
- At Blackpool Pleasure Beach's Christmas Grotto, children are guided by elves through an interactive walkway where they write Christmas wish lists, collect reindeer food, and meet Santa. The experience includes a ride on Alice in Wonderland and hot chocolate with marshmallows.
- Where
- Blackpool | More Info : Christmas Grotto Wonderland, Blackpool Pleasure Beach
East Lancashire Railway Santa Specials
- What to Expect
- Steam train ride with festive characters and Santa visits.
- Description
- Embark on a memorable journey through the Irwell Valley with East Lancashire Railway's Santa Specials. Begin at Bury Bolton Street Station, where you'll explore a beautifully decorated winter scene, meet Mrs. Claus and the talking Christmas Tree, and sing along with carol-singing polar bears. Board your steam train for an 80-minute ride to Rawtenstall, where festive fun continues with Christmas characters and a brass band. Santa will visit your carriage with gifts for every child, and there will be time for chats and photos. Grown-ups can enjoy mince pies and festive drinks, while children receive a drink, chocolate, and an activity pack.
- Where
- Bury | More Info : East Lancashire Railway Santa Specials
Jingle Barn Rock Christmas Party
- What to Expect
- Live band and festive meal in a lively atmosphere.
- Description
- Join us at The Wellbeing Farm for a night of holiday fun with a live band, festive cocktail, and a mouth-watering 3-course platter. Dress in your best holiday attire and bring friends to celebrate the season.
- Where
- Edgworth | More Info : Jingle Barn Rock Christmas Party
Christmas Cracker Event with Shazza Fierce
- What to Expect
- Cheeky festive fun with a drag act.
- Description
- Join us for a cheeky festive fun evening featuring talented Shazza Fierce in the Christmas Cracker event. Enjoy a two-course carvery dinner and lively DJ sets.
- Where
- Chorley | More Info : Christmas Cracker Event with Shazza Fierce
Leyland Other Holiday Activities
Christmas Calligraphy Workshop
- What to Expect
- Hands-on calligraphy training with expert tutors.
- Description
- Join Mellor & Rose for a Christmas Calligraphy Workshop in Lytham St Annes, where you'll learn the fundamentals of modern calligraphy, including how to hold a dip pen, create decorative illustrations, and design luxury stationery items. Guided by expert tutors Beverley Mellor and Lucy Mellor, this workshop includes a fully comprehensive starter kit and festive calligraphy stationery.
- Where
- Lytham St Annes | More Info : Christmas Calligraphy Workshop
Christmas Calligraphy Workshop
- What to Expect
- Hands-on calligraphy training with expert tutors.
- Description
- Join Mellor & Rose for a comprehensive Christmas Calligraphy Workshop at Barton Grange Garden Centre. Learn the fundamentals of dip pen calligraphy, including how to hold the dip pen, pressures, and rhythms that give calligraphy its characteristic strokes. Cover the upper and lower alphabet, link letters, and create decorative illustrations and flourishes. The workshop includes a fully comprehensive starter kit, calligraphy workbook, and luxe stationery items.
- Where
- Preston | More Info : Christmas Calligraphy Workshop
Farmer Christmas Walking Adventure
- What to Expect
- Festive farm activities with animal encounters.
- Description
- Farmer Christmas Walking Adventure at Farmer Ted's offers a delightful winter experience with festive activities and animal encounters, perfect for families to enjoy together.
- Where
- Ormskirk | More Info : Farmer Christmas Walking Adventure
Elf Christmas Pyjama Party
- What to Expect
- Festive pyjama-themed party with activities and games.
- Description
- Join us for an Elf Christmas Pyjama Party at Greenlands Farm Village, where you and your little ones can dress up in festive pyjamas and enjoy a fun-filled day of activities and games.
- Where
- Tewitfield | More Info : Elf Christmas Pyjama Party
Santa by the Lake at Brockholes
- What to Expect
- Interactive Santa workshop with cookie decorating.
- Description
- Meet Santa in his workshop at Brockholes Nature Reserve, set against the backdrop of the beautiful Meadow Lake. Each child will have five minutes to chat with Santa and pick out a special gift or toy. The event also features a cookie decorating station to keep the holiday spirit going.
- Where
- Preston | More Info : Santa by the Lake at Brockholes
German Bier Keller at Turf Moor
- What to Expect
- Authentic German Bier Keller experience with live music and festive food.
- Description
- Immerse yourself in a traditional German Bier Keller atmosphere at Turf Moor, featuring Bavarian buffets, Oompah bands, DJs, and an E-cracker prize draw.
- Where
- Burnley | More Info : German Bier Keller at Turf Moor