Read our blog (Christmas) - Visit Cheshire

Last year BeWILDerwood Cheshire introduced a brand-new Christmas event, BeWILDerwood Presents Christmas – A Sparkly Light & Panto Trail. The event was a huge success with visitors and has gone on to win Silver for Best New Event at the UK Theme Park & Attractions Awards.

Tatton Park is delighted to announce its glittering line-up of Christmas events for 2023. Families and visitors of all ages can join us in celebrating the most wonderful time of the year at one of Cheshire's most iconic destinations.

We’re thrilled to hear that BeWILDerwood Cheshire’s sell out Christmas event is returning this December

Chester Zoo has revealed details of a new wintertime event, Lanterns and Light. Funds generated through the event, which is in partnership with Sony Music/ RGL, will contribute to the zoo’s conservation efforts in the UK and overseas. 

Following a hugely successful pantomime season last year, Crewe Lyceum and Pantomime producer Imagine Theatre are delighted to confirm that this year’s magical family treat Cinderella will see the return of panto favourites Malcolm Lord and Ste Johnston from 08 – 31 December. The pantomime will have further star casting announced soon.

Cheshire’s Ice Cream Drive In has enhanced its environment and offering in time for the Christmas holidays, providing visitors with “a low cost outing where they can set their own budget”.  

The festivities don’t have to stop between Christmas and New Year's in Chester. There’s a lot going on this Twixmas in the city including spectacular shows, sumptuous dining, fascinating history, indulgent spa escapes, and, of course, those Boxing Day deals.

Twixmas; that time of year between the big day and New Year. It’s usually a little sleepy, but we recommend that you get out and about and enjoy everything Cheshire has on offer.

A free festive installation which aims to capture the magic of Christmas morning has returned to Warrington by popular demand.

Gulliver’s World in Warrington is preparing to host the party of the year with a fun-filled family-friendly New Year’s Eve party and fireworks spectacular.

With opening weekend out of the way, we wanted to see what visitors really thought of BeWILDerwood Cheshire’s first ever Christmas event, BeWILDerwood Presents Christmas – A Sparkly Light & Panto Trail. 

From magical Christmas shopping and time travelling to Christmases past, to festive crafting and a spectacular panto, here’s our selection of what to look out for this week.