Southport Other Christmas Activities 2026

Guests meet Christmas princesses and watch a performance featuring singing and dancing. Visitors can enter Santa’s Grotto to meet Santa and receive a mini gift, along with dining on a Christmas afternoon tea. The event also includes a ride on...

Visitors attend a talk exploring a Christmas version of Charles Dickens's life and times in the Theatre. The presentation examines how his festive short stories earned him the nickname Jolly Old Christmas. It also explores how Dickens became the first...

Participants join an engaging adult craft session led by an experienced tutor to make handmade Christmas cards. Designed for both complete beginners and seasoned crafters, the workshop provides hands-on guidance in a relaxed, friendly environment. It offers a welcoming space...

Participants create a handmade holiday wreath for their front door or home décor. The workshop provides all necessary materials, step-by-step guidance, and design inspiration. No prior crafting experience is required.

Guided by elves, children explore an interactive walkway where they decorate a bauble to take home, collect reindeer food and a magic key, and meet Santa Claus to receive a gift. The experience also includes a ride on Alice in...

Participants run, jog, or walk a 3km closed-road course along Blackpool's Promenade starting beneath the iconic Blackpool Tower. The route offers coastal views amidst a sea of Santas and cheering volunteers. Every participant receives a Santa suit to wear during...

Families embark on a magical woodland walkthrough illuminated with festive lights and interactive games, wandering through themed areas including Candy Cane Lane and Lollipop Lane. Along the way, guests encounter Rudolph the Character, take photos at festive selfie spots, and...

Families embark on a walking adventure starting with a visit to Santa's reindeer and the chance to mix up magical reindeer food. In the Christmas Carnival, children ring their own bells to bring lights, music, and interactive carnival games to...

Visitors can watch Father Christmas make a grand entrance alongside festive friends travelling around the car park on decorated tractors. Following the outdoor procession, Father Christmas waves goodbye before heading off to rest. The entertainment then continues inside the store...

Visitors can enjoy a festive evening at The Cotton Works with seasonal shopping across twenty stalls. The celebration includes live entertainment with performances from brass bands and choirs.

Visitors take a train journey out to Lake View Station, looking out for a herd of Fallow deer along the way. At the grand grotto, families meet Santa alongside mischievous elves, and children receive a choice of an age-appropriate gift....

Participants spend the day at Sudley House exploring creative holiday crafts guided by friendly facilitators. During the morning, attendees learn lino printing to produce their own custom Christmas cards before taking a social break in the café with a hot...

Canine companions can meet Father Christmas for a festive photo opportunity. Each visiting dog receives a Christmas present along with a doggy treat during the session. Human companions receive a hot drink voucher to use during the event while mingling...

Dogs and their owners can celebrate the festive season with a visit to Santa and his elves featuring dog-friendly activities and a gift to take home. Depending on the store location, the session is hosted either as an immersive Grotto...

Guided by expert tutors Lucy and Polly Mellor, participants learn core calligraphy fundamentals, from dip pen handling and stroke rhythms to script lettering. Attendees practice holiday phrases, draw decorative festive illustrations, and letter stationery items like Christmas cards and gift...

Families start by planning out their design on paper before decorating a large pre-built gingerbread house. Guided by an artist, participants use piping bags and an assortment of colourful sweets and chocolates to complete their edible creation. Completed houses can...

Participants create their own unique holiday wreath suitable for a front door or home display. All necessary crafting materials and guidance are provided throughout the session. The workshop is open to attendees of all skill levels, with no prior experience...

Participants attend a hands-on workshop to craft their own handmade Christmas wreath. All materials, guidance, and inspiration are provided to assemble a seasonal decoration for front doors or home décor. No prior crafting experience is required.

Participants create a traditional holiday wreath using seasonal winter foliage and festive decorative accents. Led step by step by Carys Ainsworth Floristry, attendees learn hands-on techniques with all tools and materials provided. Food and drinks are available for purchase separately...

Participants learn to build a fresh holiday wreath using seasonal foliage, ribbon, and wreath bases under step-by-step guidance from Carys Ainsworth Floristry. A decoration bar offers items such as dried orange slices, cinnamon sticks, pine cones, and lotus heads for...

Led by a qualified horticulturalist, participants learn traditional countryside craft skills using natural willow and specialist tools. Attendees receive guided instruction throughout the session to construct their own decorative Christmas garland to take home.

Participants create their own decorative holiday wreath to take home using provided seasonal foliage and supplies. Instructors offer step-by-step guidance suitable for beginners as well as experienced crafters. Admission includes a welcome refreshment and a mince pie.

Participants design and assemble their own decorative rag wreath to take home or give as a gift. All necessary crafting materials are provided during the session, and no prior experience is required.

Guests gather for food followed by an entertainer. Father Christmas stops by to distribute gifts to children, and the afternoon concludes with a raffle.

Participants take part in a guided, focused creative session learning painting and texturing techniques. Attendees select their own colour palette and artistic direction as they build up their design step by step. Everyone leaves with a finished, handmade textured wreath...

Participants craft a Christmas wreath from scratch using provided foliage, materials, and tools inside a heated studio setting. Guests receive a welcome glass of fizz upon arrival and can enjoy hot drinks, such as tea, coffee, or hot Vimto, paired...

Participants create a handmade holiday wreath during this hands-on crafting session. The workshop provides all necessary materials and instruction to design a decorative piece for front doors or home displays.

Visitors begin with a 45-minute guided tour of the Children's Zoo to meet animal residents. The experience continues at the Education Centre, where children decorate their own cardboard Christmas baubles and place them on the zoo's Christmas tree.

Liverpool's Everyman Theatre presents its much-anticipated Christmas season, promising a unique blend of festive entertainment. The highlight is the return of their legendary Rock 'n' Roll Panto, 'Jack and the Beanstalk', offering a high-energy, musical twist on the classic fairy...

Embark on a magical Christmas journey with John Lewis and The LEGO® Group. Choose from several enchanting Santa experiences, including an 'Enchanted Grotto' adventure, a classic 'Meet & Greet', a festive 'Santa's Tea Party', or a special 'Santa Paws' event...

Create lasting memories this festive season at Sefton Meadows Garden Centre! Experience the magic of Christmas with a visit to Santa's Grotto, where children can meet Father Christmas and receive a special gift. For an extra special treat, enjoy a...

Spark creativity this holiday season at the Walker Art Gallery with the Big Art Special: Art Sparks Christmas. This event offers families a chance to engage in festive-themed art activities, creating unique masterpieces to take home. It's a wonderful opportunity...

Experience the magic of the season with a special meet and greet with Santa Claus at The Anchor Inn. This enchanting event offers children the chance to share their holiday wishes and capture a festive photo with Santa himself. Each...

Step back in time for a cozy Edwardian Christmas experience. This talk delves into the heartwarming, and sometimes dramatic, Christmas celebrations of three distinct families in the early 1900s. Enjoy festive carols, a mince pie, and a warm drink in...