Last updated: November 11, 2024
Plan your festive season in Walkden with our comprehensive guide. Whether you're a long-time resident or a new visitor, our guide highlights the best of Walkden's holiday season.
This year, the Trafford Centre is transformed into a winter wonderland, offering a delightful Santa’s Grotto where children can meet the jolly man himself. Featuring enchanting decorations and festive activities, Christmas at Cockfields invites families to enjoy seasonal fun in a picturesque setting. And don’t forget, BeWILDerwood presents Christmas brings whimsical adventures perfect for all ages. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Vibrant live performances and festive community spirit.
Oldham's Christmas celebrations feature live performances, a parade, brass bands, and a splash of yuletide cheer, lighting up the town with music and community spirit.
Where: Oldham | More Info: Christmas in Oldham
Synchronized light and sound show featuring animal puppets and festive displays.
Journey through vibrant lands at Chester Zoo where orangutans, elephants, and lions roam. Explore glowing tunnels of lights, festive food markets, and Father Christmas's workshop. Enjoy brand new light installations, including giant candy canes, ribbon tunnels, and neon walkways.
Where: Chester | More Info: Chester Lantern Parade
Unique blend of artisan market, festive light show, and community performances.
Light Up Bramhall is a vibrant Christmas event in Bramhall Village Square, featuring artisan market stalls, Santa's grotto, a fantastic light show, and a Lantern parade. The event offers a variety of festive activities, including the arrival of Father Christmas and other community performances.
Where: Bramhall | More Info: Light Up Bramhall
Community-driven market with local entertainment and charity stalls.
The Holmes Chapel Christmas Market & Fair is an annual event featuring almost 50 charity and commercial stalls selling gifts, novelties, food, and drink. The event takes place along London Road and around the car park behind Tesco, offering entertainment by local musicians and singers, with Father Christmas visiting throughout the day.
Where: Holmes Chapel | More Info: Holmes Chapel Christmas Fair
Family-friendly event with diverse activities and shopping opportunities.
Stockport Christmas Fair offers a variety of stalls for Christmas shopping, fun games, and refreshments like mulled wine and mince pies. Santa's Grotto and a raffle with exciting prizes add to the event's appeal.
Where: Stockport | More Info: Stockport Christmas Fair
A vibrant community celebration with lights, performances, and seasonal activities.
A spectacular display of festive cheer featuring illuminated decorations, live performances, and seasonal entertainment. Families gather to appreciate holiday-themed attractions, food stalls, and a variety of activities that bring the community together in celebration. Seasonal treats and unique gift ideas are abundant, creating a warm atmosphere for all attendees.
Where: Walkden | More Info: Totally Christmas, Walkden
Immersive Wizard of Oz-themed mansion experience.
Journey to Oz at Tatton Park is an immersive experience where iconic scenes from The Wizard of Oz are brought to life within the grandeur of Tatton Park's historic mansion. Wander through beautifully decorated staterooms, following the Yellow Brick Road and discovering the sparkling Emerald City.
Where: Knutsford | More Info: Journey to Oz at Tatton Park
Interactive Christmas celebration with Father Christmas meet and greet.
BeWILDerwood presents a Christmas event in Cheshire featuring a Sparkly Light Trail, a mini BeWILDerwood pantomime, and a Father Christmas Meet & Greet. Children can spot festive favourites and meet beloved characters along the way.
Where: Cheshire | More Info: BeWILDerwood presents Christmas, Cheshire
Interactive Christmas activities with Santa and his elves.
Meet Santa in his Grotto and enjoy various attractions like building your own bear, meeting real-life reindeer, and creating a gingerbread man. Activities include cuddling animals, posting thank-you letters, and experiencing snowfall sessions.
Where: Oldham | More Info: Christmas at Cockfields
Interactive North Pole adventure with elf activities and festive treats.
At Reddish Vale Farm, embark on a journey to the North Pole to visit Father Christmas. Collect your passport, pass through the naughty/nice machine, and learn a special elfish rhyme to enter Elf Academy. Master elf signs and dance, then test your skills in the Elf Workshop. Visit the enchanted elf village, Holly Jolly Gumdrop Sweet Shop, and Mrs. Claus's Kitchen. Decorate gingerbread, enjoy festive treats, and meet Father Christmas for a special visit.
Where: Reddish | More Info: Farmer Christmas Experience – Reddish Vale Farm
Interactive farm experience with Santa's grotto and animal encounters.
Visit Lancaster Park & Animal Farm for a festive day out, featuring entry to the farm and grotto, small animal petting, and a variety of fun activities for all ages.
Where: Oldham | More Info: Christmas on the farm, Lancaster Park & animal farm
Meet Santa's elves and enjoy festive treats.
Step into a world of joy and excitement at Dunham Barn's Christmas grotto, where you'll meet Santa's cheeky elves and enjoy a special visit with Father Christmas. Each paying adult will receive a baileys or plain hot chocolate and mince pie, while children receive their own reindeer food to take home.
Where: Dunham Massey | More Info: Dunham Barns Christmas grotto
Immersive Christmas experience with special sessions for children with Special Educational Needs.
Step into an immersive experience at Trafford Centre's Santa's Grotto, where children can explore Candy Cane Land and meet Santa in a unique and memorable setting.
Where: Trafford | More Info: Trafford Centre, Santa’s Grotto
Santa-themed canal boat trip with snacks and drinks.
Join Santa onboard the Community Spirit 2 canal boat for a festive 35-minute round trip along the canals of Tameside. Each ticket includes a snack for children, a mince pie and cake for grown-ups, and hot drinks for everyone. The boat is fully accessible for both self-propelling and electric wheelchair users.
Where: Ashton-under-Lyne | More Info: Sail with Santa
Interactive festive activities with beloved characters.
Castaway Play's Christmas Alpine Retreat offers a festive journey with activities like Santa's Grotto, Elf's Toy Workshop, and Northern Lights Disco. Meet beloved characters, enjoy unique activities, and explore play areas including Castaway Cove and The Lost Jungle.
Where: Congleton | More Info: Castaway Play Christmas Alpine Retreat
Interactive entertainment with local performers and activities.
Step into Christmas in Macclesfield features stilt-walkers, jugglers, face-painting, crafting, and live music under the town's beautiful Christmas lights.
Where: Macclesfield | More Info: Step Into Christmas
Interactive Santa's Grotto with gift selection.
Gulliver's World Resort in Warrington offers a variety of Christmas activities, including visits to Santa's Grotto where children can choose their own gifts, festive train rides, and interactive shows. The resort also features the Land of Lights festival with gigantic lanterns and mesmerizing light installations.
Where: Warrington | More Info: Warrington Winter Wonderland