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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. 

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.

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.
 

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 the festive season.

The much-loved tale of Aladdin is coming to Gulliver’s World for panto season this Christmas. Aladdin and his magic carpet will be appearing at the Warrington theme park on selected dates from December 28 until January 5.

Chester has just been named among the top 5 most festive cities in the UK this season, according to new research by LNER.

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 the festive season.

The Mayor of Warrington, Cllr Wendy Johnson, has officially opened the spectacular Land of Lights festival which has returned to the town for the second year running.