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Christmas events in Liverpool and Lancashire
From winter illuminations to visiting Father Christmas, there's plenty of fun festive things to do across Liverpool and Lancashire. Plan ahead and find a Christmas event near you this year.
Top Christmas days out in the North West
Make festive memories with friends and family this Christmas. Here's what's on near you.
Christmas at Dunham Massey
Step into a world of festive magic at Christmas at Dunham Massey. Make everlasting memories in the gardens as they're transformed into a glowing winter wonderland after-dark.
Christmas at Rufford Old Hall
Join Father Christmas as he reads you a magical story and enjoy a hearty Christmas breakfast in Rufford Old Hall's cosy Victorian tearoom.
Christmas days out at Speke Hall
Step into the magic of Christmas at Speke Hall this festive season. Explore rooms dressed for the season with sparkle and tradition, follow mischievous Merry Mice on their festive adventures, and wander through a Community Christmas Tree Orchard that's been created with the local community.
Christmas at Quarry Bank: A Magical Family Christmas
Celebrate Christmas at Quarry Bank and make magical festive memories with the whole family. Discover the wonder of Christmas at this historic mill, with seasonal experiences, family-friendly activities and plenty of festive cheer to enjoy together.
Winter at Sizergh
This Christmas, there’s winter wonder for the whole family at Sizergh, near Kendal, on the edge of the Lake District. Find out more and book your tickets.
Misrule at Yule at Little Moreton Hall
Christmas at the Hall returns, but all is not as it seems. Pulled through time from the Tudor past, the bewildered Lord of Misrule finds himself at Little Moreton Hall and soon begins causing festive chaos. Merrie Noyse, Piva and the Jesters make a welcome return, but will they escape his spell of delightful disruption? Visit the Hall this festive season to find out...
Christmas at Lyme
Get into the festive spirit with family friendly adventures at Lyme this winter. In the house, discover The World at Christmas, celebrating the different traditions across the globe. Listen to choirs in the Courtyard and tuck into a festive afternoon tea after enjoying a wintery stroll around the garden.
Winter walks
Winter has a beauty of its own, with the landscape transformed by dustings of frost, blankets of snow and the golden glow of low sunlight. Through leafless trees, you’ll see new views and distant horizons. Wildlife is easier to spot in the stillness of a winter woodland and, after a long walk on a chilly day, there’s the promise a cosy hot chocolate and treat in the café.
Festive food
No Christmas visit would be complete without tucking into a seasonal snack from one of our cosy cafés. After stretching your legs and Christmases of past, refuel with a warming drink and slice of cake – there’s something for everyone.
Houses decorated for Christmas
Step inside cosy houses filled with Christmas colour, glistening trees and festive decorations throughout December.
Speke Hall, Liverpool
Step inside Speke Hall’s enchanting Tudor house this Christmas. Each room has been lovingly decorated to bring you wonder, sparkle and moments of joy. Enjoy fresh garlands, twinkling trees and take in the sights, smells and sounds of Christmas.
Rufford Old Hall, Ormskirk
Explore rooms decorated in festive splendour at Rufford Old Hall, exactly as it would have been back during Victorian times. Embark on a Christmas themed trail around the house to help you get in the festive mood. Look out for the beautiful Christmas trees throughout the house, many of which have been decorated by local groups and organisations.
Dunham Massey, Altrincham
This Christmas, the circus has come to Dunham Massey, but the animals have escaped and are running wild through the house. Families are invited to follow the footprints, search the rooms and track down all the missing gifts to save Christmas.
Tatton Park, Knutsford
From the vibrant colours of India to the serene beauty of Japan, Tatton Park’s mansion will be transformed with stunning decorations, dazzling displays and beautifully themed rooms this Christmas.
Lyme, Stockport
Take a Christmas voyage around the globe and discover the wonderful creations of Handmade Theatre in an immersive experience inside the house at Lyme. Wander through beautifully decorated rooms, each inspired by diverse Christmas traditions from across the world and discover the many ways communities come together to celebrate the season.
Little Moreton Hall, Congleton
The mischievous Lord of Misrule and his playful band of fools find themselves mysteriously transported from the time of Henry VIII to Little Moreton Hall today. Adventure through Little Moreton Hall to discover how Christmas has changed over the centuries. From festive fashions and gift-giving to seasonal food and decorations, much of modern Christmas is a complete mystery to these Tudor tricksters.
Christmas days outside of Liverpool and Lancashire
Christmas events in Cheshire and Manchester
From winter illuminations to houses dressed for the season, there's plenty of festive things to do across Cheshire and Greater Manchester. Plan ahead and find a Christmas event near you this year.
Christmas in the Lake District
Plan your festive day out around places in the Lake District and find lots of things to see and do with all the family.
Christmas in Wales
Whether you’re looking for castles bursting with ornate decorations, places to meet Father Christmas, a day out at a Christmas market or simply enjoy a crisp winter walk, we have plenty of places in Wales for a festive day out.
Christmas in Yorkshire
From twinkling winter lights and houses dressed for the season, to wreath making, storytelling with Mrs Claus and meeting Father Christmas himself, there's plenty of fun festive things to do across Yorkshire.
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