Last updated: November 11, 2024
The holidays are calling in Westhoughton! Explore our guide for the best festive events and activities. From Westhoughton natives to wandering adventurers, our guide ensures a holiday season to cherish.
Popular Events: Experience the enchanting atmosphere at Edinburgh's Christmas, where festive markets and rides create a delightful winter wonderland. With breathtaking light displays and seasonal treats, Christmas at Kew fills the gardens with unique botanical beauty. And the Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering an array of artisan gifts against the stunning backdrop of the historic cathedral. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Commemorating loved ones with dedicated lights during the holiday season.
Join Bolton Hospice for Light Up a Life, a poignant service to remember loved ones and celebrate the holiday season together.
Where: Bolton | More Info: Bolton Hospice Light Up a Life
Extensive variety of seasonal goods and international food.
Manchester Christmas Markets offer over 200 stalls across nine sites in the city centre, featuring craft and food stalls, festive treats, and a bratwurst-filled atmosphere. Iconic wooden ski chalet market stalls are located on King Street West, St Ann's Square, Exchange Street, New Cathedral Street, Exchange Square, Corn Exchange, Cathedral Gardens, and Market Street in Piccadilly Gardens.
Where: Manchester | More Info: Manchester Christmas Market
Traditional wooden chalets with local artisans and seasonal treats.
Chester Christmas Market is a traditional holiday event featuring over 70 wooden chalets selling handmade crafts, local food, and unique gifts. The market is located in the heart of Chester, opposite Chester Cathedral, and offers a variety of festive treats and drinks.
Where: Chester | More Info: Chester Christmas Market
Immersive Alice-themed experience with themed cocktails and special mementos.
Castle Howard Christmas features Alice's Christmas Wonderland, where visitors follow the White Rabbit through grand halls and regal rooms, enjoying whimsical decorations, special mementos, and festive surprises. The event includes Mad Hatter's Afternoon Tea, a Bettys pop-up shop, and Wonderland-themed cocktails in the Chess Club.
Where: Yorkshire | More Info: Castle Howard Christmas
Interactive activities with Father Christmas and festive crafts.
At The Father Christmas Experience at Smithills Hall, children can meet Father Christmas, make traditional wooden tree decorations, enjoy festive drinks and treats, and participate in the Candy Cane Trail and Elf Storytime Show. Each 30-minute time slot includes six children, and extra adults can attend for a pay-on-the-day fee.
Where: Bolton | More Info: The Father Christmas Experience at Smithills Hall
Immersive Victorian-era Christmas experience with costumed interpreters and traditional crafts.
Smithills Hall Victorian Christmas transports visitors back in time with traditional crafts, carol singing, and period-accurate decorations, showcasing the grandeur of a bygone era.
Where: Bolton | More Info: Smithills Hall Victorian Christmas
Special visit from Santa with gifts for each child.
Join us for a delightful breakfast where children can enjoy a cooked meal followed by a special visit from Santa, who will be handing out gifts. Vegetarian options are available, and all children require a ticket regardless of age. Infants under 12 months will not be charged but can receive a ticket for breakfast and a gift if purchased.
Where: Bolton | More Info: Breakfast with Santa at Moss Bank Park
Hands-on eco-friendly wreath making with expert florist guidance.
Join Vanessa Wellock, an RHS Chelsea silver medallist, for a half-day workshop in Strid Wood where you'll create your own eco-friendly Christmas wreath using freshly gathered foliage and biodegradable materials. Expert instruction and festive cheer are included.
Where: Bolton | More Info: Christmas Wreath Workshop
Fancy dress run with Christmas medal for all finishers.
The Santa Dash 4 Mile Trail Run is a fancy dress run starting opposite Curleys Dining Rooms, featuring a fully marshalled course with chip timing and spot prizes for best fancy dress. All finishers receive a Christmas medal.
Where: Bolton | More Info: Santa Dash 4 Mile Trail Run
Unique festive painting experience with complimentary Prosecco.
Join Two Fifty Two Art Studio for a creative and artistic experience where you can paint your own Christmas cards while enjoying a complimentary glass of Prosecco. All painting materials are supplied, and hot drinks are available. This event is perfect for adults and children accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Where: Bolton | More Info: Paint & Prosecco - Christmas Cards Class