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With just two weeks to do until the big day, we’ve put together a list of our top things to do or see across the county this week.

Lift off for a special year of exciting celebrations in 2025 to mark the 150th anniversary of Anderton Boat Lift, the world’s first major commercial boat lift, Cheshire’s Cathedral of Canals in Northwich.

Searching for inspiration for what to do this week? We’ve put together a list of our top things to do or see across the county as we head into December.

Aiden Byrne, renowned chef and TV personality who, in 2002, became the youngest chef to earn a restaurant a Michelin star, will join the Mayor of Knutsford and Santa, the May Queen and Crown Bearer, on stage to switch on the towns Christmas lights.

More than 1,000 members of the Autistic Community enjoyed a magical evening at Gulliver’s World recently, when not-for-profit organisation The A World UK hosted an exclusive takeover of the Land of Lights festival.

Chester’s festive celebrations are well underway with the Winter Watch parade taking place on Thursday 5 December at 7pm and a second chance to see it on Thursday 12 December. Both parades start from the Christmas Market in Town Hall Square. 

Deva Fest, the North West’s favourite family-friendly festival has announced the first wave of acts for its 2025 festival – and the lineup is already turning heads!

Chester’s festive Lantern Parade takes place on Thursday 28 November, school children from across the area will parade through the city centre with their hand made lanterns on Thursday 28 November for the annual Christmas Lantern Parade.

Cheshire is full of great places to find your perfect tree, ready to celebrate the big day.

The Mayor of Ellesmere Port Councillor Paul Donovan will be switching on the Christmas lights in Ellesmere Port on Friday 29 November from the Civic Square.
 

Chester has been chosen as the first city for the expansion of Spanish restaurant brand Salt House Tapas outside of Liverpool. The much-loved independent restaurant, which first opened in 2010, will open their brand-new second location on Tuesday 26th November, just in time for the festive season.

Cheshire's restaurants and pubs are unveiling their Christmas menus, and there's something for everyone