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Tickets for The Royal Cheshire County Show 2024 are now on sale with an unmissable Black Friday deal. From Friday 24th November to midnight Friday December 1st, visitors to the Show can buy any adult, child or family ticket and receive another one of the same value absolutely free of charge.

Looking for inspiration for what to do this week in Cheshire? Look no further, we have put together a list of our top picks of what to see and do this week to get you in the Christmas mood. 

Festive light shows are becoming more popular for visitor attractions to diversify over the winter months and offer their customers something a little different.  Gulliver’s World theme park in Warrington has done exactly that and does not disappoint with its enchanting ‘Land of Lights’.

Perfect for a family Christmas escape, there’s a host of magical festive events and things to do in Chester this year.

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 to get you into the Christmas Spirit.

As the cold weather creeps in, the streets of Chester come alive with the enchanting spirit of Christmas. Join us as we explore the magical Christmas events that make Chester a must-visit destination for festive cheer.

There’s no shortage of things to do and see this Christmas, with light displays, performances and several opportunities to give Santa your Christmas list.  

Whether you’re driving home for Christmas, hanging up your stockings on the wall, or enjoying a sleigh ride together with your loved ones Treasure Hunt Chester is a great way to spend a festive afternoon. 

Father Christmas and his elves are joining with the Canal & River Trust charity to give families fantastic festive fun on Santa boat cruises next month at Cheshire’s leading waterway attractions - the National Waterways Museum in Ellesmere Port, and the Anderton Boat Lift in Northwich.

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.