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If you are looking for inspiration for what’s happening in Chester and Cheshire this week look no further, we have put together a list of our top picks of what to do and see this week.

Need a little Christmas? Right this very minute? Treasure Hunt Chester might just be your new favourite tradition! With twinkling lights and Christmas markets appearing around the country, could there be a better time for seeing a new place, or a very familiar place in a whole new way? Looking for a unique Christmas gift? Read on to find out about our vouchers.

Chester Zoo has released a sneak peek at some of its gigantic new plans for its newly reimagined Lanterns and Light trail. The much-loved wintertime celebration will see visitors discover an incredible light trail set in the 128 acre zoo, lit up by hundreds of colourful illuminated animal lanterns. Guests will also encounter a selection of costumed characters including the main man, Father Christmas.

Shoppers are urged to put December 10^th in their diaries as Knutsford shops and businesses host their first Festive Sunday for the Christmas period.

The day is jam packed with seasonal activities to suit every age group. 

Quiet fireworks, pumpkin picking, potion making and free indoor play will launch The Ice Cream Farm’s upcoming fun for families this autumn.

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.

This year you may have had time to think about what you really want for Christmas. Well we certainly have, and across Cheshire there are some truly wonderful ideas and some escpecially wonderful places to shop locally for them. We've put together our wishlist of local Cheshire gifts for your inspiration.

Christmas is just around the corner, have you started your wish list yet? There are so many truly unique gift ideas on offer in Chester this Christmas, so here it goes.