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Ho! Ho! Ho! It’s that time of year when the nights start drawing in, the central heating goes on and the Christmas decorations arrive in the shops. On every parent’s to do list is getting the children to write to Santa and plan a Santa visit, oh and don’t forget the advent calendar!
So where can we see Santa in Manchester this year, here is all the info you need including prices and how to book.
Breakfast with Santa at Selfridges, Manchester Trafford Centre
2019 Update: no details yet!
Christmas Stocking at the Stockport Air Raid Shelters
2019 Update: no details yet!
Father Christmas at Tatton Park Farm, Knutsford
Saturdays and Sundays: 30 Nov – 1 Dec, 7 – 8 Dec, 14 – 15 Dec, 21 – 22 Dec. 11am – 4pm (last entry 3pm)
A holiday favourite, children can meet Father Christmas and his elf helpers along with our rare breed farmyard friends. Music from choirs and brass bands fill the air, and there’s a children’s entertainer and storytelling to enjoy. Don’t forget to pose on Santa’s sleigh for a photo and visit Aunt Mary in her cosy cottage.
Reindeer Prancer and Dancer will take centre stage in the traditional live nativity,. Have a go at making your own magic reindeer feed in the restored Mill. Afterwards you can head out to the outdoor den building area and playground to burn off some excitement!
£7 per adult, £6.50 per child (includes a gift from Father Christmas)* No pre-booking, pay on the day.
*£7 vehicle park entry applies. All prices apply for National Trust members to this special seasonal event.
Winterfunland, EventCity, intu Trafford Centre
6 December 2019 – 5 January 2020
Winterfunland tickets are all inclusive and include access to the following great attractions, all undercover at EventCity:
- Manchester’s largest real ice ice-skating rink
- A magical festival circus
- A gigantic indoor funfair
- Spectacular Christmas panto
- Santa’s Grotto
Sessions last 4 hours, please arrive early so you are able to go on as many attractions as possible in your allotted session.
SANTA’S GROTTO
This years’ grotto will be placed next to the Winterfunland entrance and will be open 30 minutes prior to the session times to allow visitors to see Santa before their session time begins. Purchasing additional fast-pass tickets will allow families to have a guaranteed visit with Santa within a 15 minute allocated timeslot. These are limited and if you wish to take advantage, please purchase these at the time of booking tickets.
Santa Special on the East Lancs Railway
30 Nov, 1 Dec, 7 Dec, 8 Dec, 14 Dec, 15 Dec, 19 – 24 December
From 30th November, start your festive celebrations with a steam train ride through the Irwell Valley, on what has become a firm family favourite in the North West. Festive delights include a traditional brass band and carol singing on board, festive characters and on-board magician, as well as meeting Santa and his elves as they travel through the train. This year our elves have been busy spreading even more sparkle and have come up with some exciting new additions to your festive family day out. These include a chocolate lolly and bespoke Activity Pack for children all presented in a beautifully branded ELR bag – the perfect souvenir!
For more information and booking, visit: http://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/events-activities/2019/11/santa-specials.aspx
Chill Factore
16 November until Christmas Eve
Twinkly lights, real snow and a magical grotto can only mean one thing – Santa has come to Chill Factore. Treat all the family to the ultimate Christmas experience with family fun in Mini Moose Land and Snow Park, plus a snowy visit to see Santa himself for only £2.50 more than our full priced Snow Park or Mini Moose Land passes.
They are actually running a 10% offer on bookings make and taken before 20th December.
Each child who meets Santa in his magical Manchester grotto also receives a gift. But that’s not all, your ‘meet Santa’ grotto experience includes time playing in real snow — a true winter wonderland!
Book by 31st October and save 20% on your visit https://www.chillfactore.com/christmas/
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This all looks VERY exciting!! So where to go is the big decision??