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06/11/2026

06/11/2026

🎭 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 & 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀

𝘖𝘩 𝘺𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘴! 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘢𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘳𝘦!

Get ready for music, laughter, dazzling costumes, festive magic and plenty of “he’s behind you!” moments as theatres across Cheshire bring much-loved stories to life this Christmas.

✨ Be swept away by Rapunzel at StoryhouseLive join the festive fun with Sleeping Beauty at Crewe Lyceum or enjoy family favourites including Jack and the Beanstalk, Robin Hood, Dick Whittington and Snow White.

🕯️ And it’s not just pantomimes – enjoy magical Christmas concerts, live music and festive shows, including Christmas By Candlelight Chester Cathedral and G4 Christmas.

❤️ Gather the family, book your seats and make a little theatre magic part of your Christmas traditions.

Discover pantomimes and Christmas performances across Cheshire - see link in comments.

06/11/2026

Jane Eyre opens next week StoryhouseLive, don’t miss it!

06/11/2026

🎅🏼 𝐋𝐀𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐔𝐊: 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬

Planning a magical visit to LaplandUK this Christmas? Make the most of your adventure with our handy guide!

✨ Set within the beautiful grounds of Capesthorne Hall in Cheshire, Lapland Manchester promises an unforgettable festive experience, from meeting the elves and making toys to gingerbread, ice skating and a very special visit with Father Christmas.

✨ Our guide has everything you need to know before you go, including what to pack, when to arrive, how long to allow, tips for making your visit extra special and ideas for turning your Lapland adventure into a Cheshire Christmas break.

See link in comments.

05/11/2026

𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥...✨

The countdown is on, it's not long before Chester Christmas Market opens for the 2026 season.

𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 + 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬

📅 Wednesday 18th November - Tuesday 22nd December [7 days a week]

🕥 Sunday to Wednesday 10:30am - 6.30pm
🕥 Thursday to Saturday 10:30 - 8pm

🎄⭐️❤️

📸 Photo credit: al3xfoster [IG]

04/11/2026

04/11/2026

🎄 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓'𝐒 𝐎𝐍: 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞

𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘭𝘦, 𝘸𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴...

🌟 Across the county, historic estates, enchanting woodlands and much-loved attractions are transforming for the festive season, with twinkling lights, Christmas cheer and plenty to discover for all ages.

🌲 Bewilderwood Cheshire Presents Christmas brings sparkly woodland trails, a mini panto and a visit from Father Christmas himself.

🏰 National Trust Christmas comes to life at Dunham Massey National Trust with a dazzling after-dark trail through the historic estate, while Tatton Park offers Yuletide, its spectacular Christmas Mansion and festive family experiences.

🚤 ChesterBoat’s Santa Special Cruises offer a magical way to see the city from the River Dee, with festive fun for the whole family.

✨ Lanterns and Light at Chester Zoo transforms the zoo after dark with illuminated animals, glowing installations, fire gardens and festive treats.

🎅 Gulliver's World Land of Lights invites you into a dazzling world of illuminated scenes, from spectacular monuments to dinosaurs and magical dreamworlds.

And that’s just the beginning…

🎁 From Christmas markets including Chester Christmas Market and Santa experiences to pantomimes, festive concerts, woodland trails and charming town-centre celebrations, there are countless ways to embrace the season.

❤️ So wrap up warm, gather your favourite people and make some magical Christmas memories in Cheshire.

⬇️ See the full events schedule - link in comments

03/11/2026

More Christmas festivities! 🎄⭐️❤️🥂🙌🏼

🎄✨ CHRISTMAS IS COMING TO EASTGATE SQUARE! ✨🎄

From gingerbread giveaways and fairytale princesses to mischievous Christmas bandits, biscuit decorating, glitter makeovers and live festive music, we're filling FIVE wonderful weeks with Christmas cheer!

🎅 Grotto on the Square returns from 20 November, bringing all the magic of meeting Father Christmas.

💄 Charlotte Tilbury's Hollywood Holiday Wonderland arrives from 19–22 November, with gorgeous gifting, makeovers, personalised engravings and more.

🎁 And did we mention the FREE activities? From personalised Christmas baubles to creative workshops and gift wrapping, there are plenty of lovely little extras to enjoy throughout the season!

Whether you're planning a festive family day out, ticking off your Christmas shopping or simply soaking up the atmosphere in our beautiful city, we'd love you to join us.

✨ Save this post, share it with your Christmas crew and start planning your festive visits!

Find all the details at eastgatesquarechester.co.uk/events

Christmas looks lovely from here. ❤️🎄

03/11/2026

Don’t miss Lanterns & Light at Chester Zoo ✨

You won’t want to miss:
🎟️ Tickets from just £12
🎇 An all-new route through the zoo
😍 More interactive puppets
🎅 Special appearances from Father Christmas
📸 Photo moments at every turn
🍽️ Festive food & drinks to warm up your night

Book now ✨